Course title

Rehumanizing Mathematics

Pre-requisite

Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra with Trig

Course description

Rehumanizing Mathematics moves away from algebra-based Math and encourages students to think more broadly, to develop critical thinking about what Math is and how it fits in the world around us. In the first semester students will engage in a variety of disciplines, including: Ethnomathematics, History of math, Philosophy, Education, Problem-solving, and Modeling. The class will regularly welcome guests who use math in their daily lives, both in and out of work. Students will work in a local middle school, supporting the learning of younger children as well as critically reflecting on the education system they are experiencing. In the second semester each student will carry out novel and independent research on a particular facet of the broad study of Mathematics that they are particularly fascinated by. One possible outcome could be a student-curated journal, containing each student’s dissertation.

School Country

United States

School state

Illinois

School city

Chicago

High school

Lincoln Park High School

School Address

2001 North Orchard St.

School zip code

60614

Requested competency code

Math

Date submitted

04/16/2024

Deferred

Yes

Deferred date

04/25/2024

Deferred Reason

In order to determine applicability more details of math concepts taught is needed.

Estimated grade level

12th

Online / Virtual

No