ERIC Number: EJ915518
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Sep
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0094-0771
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Using U.S. Census Data to Teach Mathematics for Social Justice
Leonard, Jacqueline
Middle School Journal (J3), v42 n1 p38-44 Sep 2010
Teachers can use census data to teach important mathematics content while addressing issues of social justice. The author describes activities that teach students to read and write large numbers, interpret census data and statistics, and apply algebraic concepts to describe U.S. population growth. Additional learning outcomes include applying technology and algebra to real-world contexts and empowering students to use mathematics to understand and address social justice issues. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Social Justice, Population Growth, Census Figures, Statistical Data, Mathematics Instruction, Genealogy, Instructional Materials, Technology Integration, Algebra, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Mathematics Activities, Program Descriptions, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States
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