Symmetrical measuring :An approach to teaching elementary school mathematics informed by Yup'ik Elders
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Wong, Monica, Lipka, Jerry and Andrew-Ihrke, Dora. (2014). Symmetrical measuring :An approach to teaching elementary school mathematics informed by Yup'ik Elders. In J Anderson, M Cavanagh and A Prescott (Ed.). Curriculum in focus: Research guided practice (Proceedings of the 37th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia). Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. pp. 661 - 668
Authors | Wong, Monica, Lipka, Jerry and Andrew-Ihrke, Dora |
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Abstract | What would the curriculum look like if it were developed from the perspective of measuring? Without formal tools, the Yup’ik Eskimos of Alaska used their body as a measuring device and employed ratios extensively in their daily practices. Math in a Cultural Context is developing curriculum materials based on Yup’ik Elders use of mathematics. This paper describes a hypothesised learning/teaching sequence that is grounded in real life experience and linked to the mathematics in the classroom. Activities that were trialled in classrooms at a K-12 school in interior Alaska are also reported. |
Year | 2014 |
Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
Web address (URL) | https://www.merga.net.au/publications/counter.php?pub=pub_conf&id=2510 |
Open access | Open access |
Publisher's version | |
Page range | 661 - 668 |
Research Group | School of Education |
Place of publication | Australia |
Editors | J Anderson, M Cavanagh and A Prescott |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/86603/symmetrical-measuring-an-approach-to-teaching-elementary-school-mathematics-informed-by-yup-ik-elders
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