Not for the classroom.
Published In: Mathematics Teaching, 2025, n. 295. P. 25 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Pope, Sue 3 of 3
Abstract
The article "Not for the Classroom" by Sue Pope updates Jon MacKernan's work from 2000, emphasizing the importance of using real-life data in mathematics education to promote critical literacy and social justice. The text provides updated statistics on various topics such as migration distribution, wealth ownership, life expectancy, literacy skills, and gender empowerment. It also highlights global issues like health and education expenditure, armaments statistics, and aid distribution, urging readers to consider the implications of the information presented. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Mathematics Teaching. 2025/03, Issue 295, p25
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Economics
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0025-5785
- Accession Number:183835306
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