Early elementary mathematics lessons to explore, understand, and respond to social injustice

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Title:

Author:

Koestler, Courtney, author.

ISBN:

9781071845509

Personal Author:

Koestler, Courtney, author.

Physical Description:

xxi, 274 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Series:

Corwin mathematics series

Corwin mathematics series.

Contents:

Social justice mathematics lessons: Exploring fairness through data and numbers / by Melanie Hollis, Marni Peavy, Anna Hayashi, Jane "Sissy" Poovey, Sandra M. Linder -- Addressing food insecurity / by Jennifer Ward and Children of the Maple Classroom -- Same and different : an exploration of identity through Geometry shapes / by Heather Winters & Juan Manuel Gerardo.

Abstract:

"This book is primarily intended for PK-2 classroom mathematics teachers committed to helping young learners explore their world through mathematics. The lessons connect equitable mathematics teaching practices and mathematics content and practice standards with social justice standards and topics. It will benefit teachers' practice specifically at this grade level and takes into consideration child development and quality pedagogy at the specified grade level"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary)

Social justice and education.

Added Author:

Ward, Jennifer, 1963-

Zavala, Maria del Rosario,

Bartell, Tonya Gau,

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Summary

"This book is a must-read for all elementary educators. A call to action, the guide for teachers offers incredible resources, including powerful lesson plans, to engage readers in the practice of teaching mathematics for social justice in early childhood settings. An immense contribution to the conversation around social justice and mathematics in elementary education."

Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath Assistant Professor, University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA

Empower children to be the change--join the teaching mathematics for social justice movement!

We live in an era in which students of all ages have--through media and their lived experiences-- a more visceral experience of social injustices. However, when people think of social justice, mathematics rarely comes to mind. With a teacher-friendly design, this book brings early elementary mathematics content to life by connecting it to the natural curiosity and empathy young children bring with them and the issues they experience.

Tested in PK-2 classrooms, the model lessons contributed in this book walk teachers through the process of applying critical frameworks to instruction, using standards-based mathematics to explore, understand, and respond to social justice issues. Learn to plan instruction that engages children in mathematics explorations through age-appropriate, culturally relevant topics such as fairness, valuing diversity and difference, representation and inequality, and environmental justice. Features include:

Content cross-referenced by mathematical concept and social issues Connection to Learning for Justice's social justice standards Downloadable instructional materials and lesson resources Guidance for lessons driven by children's unique passions and challenges Connections between research and practice

Written for teachers committed to developing equitable and just practices through the lens of mathematics content and practice standards as well as social justice standards, this book will help connect content to children's daily lives, fortify their mathematical understanding, and expose them to issues that will support them in becoming active citizens and leaders.