Working Mathematically in a Cultural Context

Synopsis: Traditional ‘European’ mathematics curricula and methods have been employed to teach New Zealand’s Maori students for many years. Now a new Maori maths curriculum addresses maths teaching in Te Reo, the Maori language, and uses contexts familiar to Maori. In three parts: 1) explores various aspects of Maori life and reveals some of the maths inherently present; 2) looks at examples of Maori schoolwork in classroom-based and outside activities; 3) experts from the curriculum design team recount their experiences.
Series: Working Mathematically with..., Course M647
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 34 min.
Year of production: 1996
Availability: Sale
Subjects: Mathematics
Keywords: Maori; mathematics teaching; New Zealand

Producer

Michael Peet

Cast

Carmen Jackson Pryce

Name: Open University Worldwide
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