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Math and Democracy.

Authors :
Roth, Kimberly A.
Ward, Erika L.
Source :
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics; Jul2023, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p86-101, 16p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Math and Democracy is a math class containing topics such as voting theory, weighted voting, apportionment, and gerrymandering. It was first designed by Erika Ward for math master's students, mostly educators, but then adapted separately by both Erika Ward and Kim Roth for a general audience of undergraduates. The course contains materials that can be explored in mathematics classes from those for non-majors through graduate students. As such, it serves students from all majors and allows for discussion of fairness, racial justice, and politics while exploring mathematics that non-major students might not otherwise encounter. This article serves as a guide to resources and activities for teaching similar courses and also as a call to talk about issues of race and justice in the math classroom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21598118
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
171379517
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5642/jhummath.DRYS5699