Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice:
Meaningful Projects for the Secondary Mathematics Classroom
by Pete Wright

Published by the ATM in March 2016 ...

  • ​Aimed at teachers of mathematics who are interested in addressing issues of social justice in their classrooms.
  • Based on the premise that conventional approaches to teaching maths do not adequately address the needs of all learners or the needs of society as a whole.
  • Suitable for students in Key Stages 3 and 4, those studying the new ‘core mathematics’ curriculum and for those on post-compulsory numeracy courses.
  • Written in a style that allows teachers to use the ideas in a flexible, creative and non-prescriptive way.
Proposes an alternative approach to teaching mathematics that encompasses:
  • Collaborative problem-solving that promotes discussion and engagement;
  • Activities that highlight the relevance and meaningfulness of mathematics;
  • Fostering understanding of social, cultural, political and economic situations;
  • Mathematical investigations that develop learners’ agency;
  • Developing a critical understanding of the nature of mathematics.

The book includes ...

  • ​​Seven projects addressing issues of social justice in the mathematics classroom;
  • Twenty task sheets designed to be photocopied for students;
  • Teachers’ notes offering ideas for supporting and developing classroom practice;
  • Six accessible research articles exploring the theories underlying the teaching ideas.

Available from ...

The Association of Teachers of Mathematics
Price for book and PDF:
  • £13.50 for ATM members (PDF only £9.00)
  • £18.00 for non-members (PDF only £12.00)
All author royalties donated to Global Justice Now
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