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ERIC Number: EJ658177
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
Gloria Hewitt: Mathematician.
Lattimore, Randy
Mathematics Teacher, v94 n1 p9-13 Jan 2001
Points out the importance of incorporating minority life histories in education. Presents biographical information on Gloria Hewitt, a woman mathematician of color, to help encourage all potential mathematicians, especially those who belong to minority groups. Includes practical suggestions that teachers can use to encourage or inspire students to move forward in mathematics. (KHR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematicians, Mathematics Anxiety, Mathematics Instruction, Minority Groups, Student Attitudes, Student Interests, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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