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ERIC Number: EJ376827
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Mathematics Education in Its Cultural Context.
Bishop, Alan J.
Educational Studies in Mathematics, v19 n2 p179-91 May 1988
Presents results of a series of analyses of educational situations involving cultural issues. Of particular significance are the ideas that all cultural groups generate mathematical ideas, and that "Western" mathematics may be only one mathematics among many. The values associated with Western mathematics and other issues are also discussed. (Author/PK)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Ethnomathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Teacher Education, Values, Western Civilization
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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