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| Autor/inn/en | Taylor, Cynthia E.; Rehm, Megan A.; Catepillán, Ximena |
|---|---|
| Titel | Maya Calendars in the Classroom |
| Quelle | In: Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 21 (2015) 2, S.106-113 (8 Seiten)
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
| ISSN | 1072-0839 |
| Schlagwörter | Maya (People); American Indian Culture; Mathematics Instruction; Middle School Students; Cultural Background; Algebra; Immigrants; Grade 7; Multicultural Education; Manipulative Materials |
| Abstract | This article presents a lesson in which least common multiples helps students not only develop a perspective on an ancient culture but also draw on the cultural background of classmates. The Maya calendar received a lot of attention in the years leading up to December 21, 2012, because of the mythological end of "creation." Co-author Megan Rehm, a seventh-grade math teacher, had recently completed a graduate class in which she was introduced to the Maya civilization and calendar. Her prealgebra students were particularly interested in the cataclysmic Maya prophecy, so she created a lesson reinforcing the least common multiple (LCM). Since 15 percent of Rehm's students were members of immigrant families, she decided to design a culture-laden lesson. In so doing, it would give her students an opportunity to develop a compassionate understanding of their classmates from different backgrounds and would help foster an atmosphere of respect, solidarity, and collaboration. (ERIC). |
| Anmerkungen | National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Tel: 800-235-7566; Tel: 703-620-3702; Fax: 703-476-2970; e-mail: orders@nctm.org; Web site: http://www.nctm.org/publications/ |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2020/1/01 |
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