Increasing the Participation of Native Americans in Mathematics

Increasing the Participation of Native Americans in Mathematics

Needed research into the problem of increasing Native Americans' underparticipation and underachievement in mathematics can be directed at (a) raising expectations for performance, (b) devising culturally based programs, and (c) improving pedagogy. To raise expectations, possible modifications...

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Published in:Journal for research in mathematics education Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 107 - 113
Main Author: Cheek, Helen Neely
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 01-03-1984
Subjects:
American Indian education
Computer assisted instruction
Curricula
Educational research
Magnetic storage
Mathematics curricula
Mathematics education
Mathematics teachers
Native Americans
Teachers
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Summary:Needed research into the problem of increasing Native Americans' underparticipation and underachievement in mathematics can be directed at (a) raising expectations for performance, (b) devising culturally based programs, and (c) improving pedagogy. To raise expectations, possible modifications of intervention programs using videotapes, conferences, and workshops are proposed. Culturally based curricula need to consider intertribe differences that raise important research questions. Pedagogical reform suggests investigating an applications-oriented approach and the use of computer-assisted instruction. Community input is needed in all research and development activity.
ISSN:0021-8251
1945-2306
DOI:10.2307/748886