Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 46 Issue 2, June 2009
18 – 26
Geometry, Geography and Equity: Fostering Global-Critical Perspectives in the Mathematics Classroom
Daniel Jarvis and Immaculate Namukasa
A significant part of the equity debate relates to the sensitivity that teachers show toward the different social, cultural and linguistic traditions that students bring to the mathematics classroom. This article combines geometry, geography and equity by discussing a variety of world map projections and five K-10 mathematics activities that promote increased global awareness and critical analysis skills.
