Middlebury

FYSE1212A-F10

Mathematics For All

Mathematics for All
What kinds of mathematical knowledge are necessary for full participation in contemporary democratic society? How well, and how fairly, do our schools educate students in quantitative skills and reasoning? By what measures might we judge success? We will learn about different approaches to mathematics education in light of these questions. Readings will include Radical Equations by Robert Moses and selections from Mathematics for Democracy: The Case for Quantitative Literacy (L.A. Steen, Editor), as well as recent articles by education researchers. To connect the theory with actual practice, we will conduct a service-learning project in a local school. All are welcome, regardless of mathematical background. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92666
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1212
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FYSE 1212

All Sections in Fall 2010

Fall 2010

FYSE1212A-F10 Seminar (Bremser)