Background
Zaslavsky, Claudia was born on January 12, 1917 in New York City. Daughter of Morris and Olga (Reisman) Cogan.
( All over the world, in all eras of history, people have...)
All over the world, in all eras of history, people have developed mathematical ideas to meet their needs and interests. They count objects, measure quantities, invent calendars, plan buildings, design works of art, and even play games involving math. Although each society solves these problems in its own way, the concepts are common to all. Claudia Zaslavsky's new book introduces a multi- cultural perspective to the elementary and middle grade math curriculum, revealing how such a perspective can enrich the learning of all students-whatever their gender, ethnic/racial heritage, or socioeconomic status. Students learn that mathematics was created by real people attempting to solve real problems. They're asked to solve the same kinds of problems and to extend their problem solving skills to issues within their communities. Zaslavsky begins by presenting a rationale for multicultural math education and describing the work of several educators. Then, she focuses on the activities themselves, providing practical suggestions and real life applications. Children have the opportunity to learn counting words in different languages and locations of the societies under discussion. The book provides background information on each topic's history and development, as well as references for both teachers and students. The Multicultural Math Classroom inspires cooperation, creativity, and critical thinking. Students of diverse interests and achievement levels will take pride in the contributions of their people and learn to appreciate the accomplishments of others.
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( This fascinating study of mathematical thinking among s...)
This fascinating study of mathematical thinking among sub-Saharan African peoples covers counting in words and in gestures; measuring time, distance, weight, and other quantities; manipulating money and keeping accounts; number systems; patterns in music, poetry, art, and architecture; and number magic and taboos. African games such as mankala and elaborate versions of tic-tac-toe show how complex this thinking can be. An invaluable resource for students, teachers, and others interested in African cultures and multiculturalism, this third edition is updated with an introduction covering two decades of new research in the ethnomathematics of Africa.
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author Mathematics education consultant
Zaslavsky, Claudia was born on January 12, 1917 in New York City. Daughter of Morris and Olga (Reisman) Cogan.
Bachelor, Hunter College, 1937; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1938; postgraduate, Columbia University, 1974-1978.
Cost accountant Block Drug Company, Jersey City, 1938-1942. Junior engineer Remington Arms, Ilion, New York, 1942-1943. Music teacher various music schools, New York City, 1954-1959.
Teacher mathematics, chair department New Rochelle (New York ) Academy, 1959-1965. Teacher mathematics Woodlands High School, Hartsdale, New York, 1965-1977. Adjunct assistant professor mathematics College New Rochelle, 1979-1981.
Math textbook consultant Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and other public companies, 1991-1996. Mathematics education consultant University Alaska, Fairbanks, 1993—2000. Member task force on multiculturalism and gender National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Reston, Virginia, 1993-1994.
Conductor workshops and seminars on multicultural mathematics, since 1970.
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Trustee Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund, since 1982. Board directors Girls Inc. "Eureka" Program, New York, 1992-1995.
Educators for Social Responsibility, New York, since 1984. Advisory board Educators Against Racism and Apartheid, New York, 1986-1994. Member International Study Group on Ethnomath., American Federation Teachers, Authors Guild, National Council Teachers Mathematics New York State Council Teachers Mathematics Women'sInternat.
League for Peace and Freedom.
Daughter of Morris and Olga (Reisman) Cogan. M. Sam Zaslavsky, July 19, 1941. Children: Thomas, Alan.