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Cross-cultural research in mathematics education: Challenges and opportunities
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 06:55 authored by Rosemary CallinghamRosemary CallinghamMathematics is often perceived as a culture-free, objective discipline. There is considerable evidence, however, that mathematics is inextricably linked to local culture. The history of mathematics reflects the development of social culture, and branches of mathematics have developed, and continue to develop, to solve problems in a particular context. Mathematics as taught in schools is affected by the language, ethos and needs of the society. Curriculum development is not context free, and the choice of what mathematics to include, or at which point in schooling particular mathematics topics should be addressed is as much a political as an educational decision. Examples of ways in which mathematics education is intertwined with society and the challenges and opportunities that the links with local culture present for mathematics education will be explored. The implications for cross-cultural research will be discussed.
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Publication title
International Innovative Research in a Changing and Challenging World: Conference ProceedingsVolume
AEditors
S Fan, T Le, Q Le and Y YuePagination
30-36ISBN
978-0-646-58268-9Department/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
Australian Multicultural Interaction InstitutePlace of publication
Launceston, TasmaniaEvent title
International Innovative Research in a Changing and Challenging WorldEvent Venue
Phuket, ThailandDate of Event (Start Date)
2012-05-16Date of Event (End Date)
2012-05-18Rights statement
Copyright 2012 Australian Multicultural Interaction InstituteRepository Status
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