Math Classrooms as the Incubators of Rational Thought with Karim Ani
01/13/22 • 64 min
Tim and Karen are joined by Karim Ani, founder of Citizen Math (formerly known as Mathalicious) and author of, “Dear Citizen Math: How Math Class Can Inspire a More Rational and Respectful Society”.
Karim discusses the importance of mathematics in our world, and why we should be helping students become problem-solvers so that they develop the essential critical thinking skills needed to analyze, discuss and solve the issues facing our world.
To learn more and for full show notes with links to resources mentioned, please visit https://www.180days.education/post/podcast-season-3-episode-3.
You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @180dayspodcast or subscribe to our newsletter for updates!
Tim and Karen are joined by Karim Ani, founder of Citizen Math (formerly known as Mathalicious) and author of, “Dear Citizen Math: How Math Class Can Inspire a More Rational and Respectful Society”.
Karim discusses the importance of mathematics in our world, and why we should be helping students become problem-solvers so that they develop the essential critical thinking skills needed to analyze, discuss and solve the issues facing our world.
To learn more and for full show notes with links to resources mentioned, please visit https://www.180days.education/post/podcast-season-3-episode-3.
You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @180dayspodcast or subscribe to our newsletter for updates!
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When you finish this episode you will have new insights into why sorting students in mathematics is NOT a good thing and a passion to help change it!To learn more and for full show notes with links to resources mentioned please visit our website 180day.education.
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