Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2015
Abstract
Preparing pre-service teachers (PSTs) to work with culturally relevant mathematics and family math learning events (FMLEs) in mutual settings are important goals. This paper promotes these important teacher preparation goals as implemented in an after school program by a university math content faculty along with other FMLE support faculty. To illustrate, this paper focuses on a culturally relevant mathematics activity based on the popular social event known as the Quinceañera (the 15th birthday party for a young lady) presented at FMLEs by PSTs and which explores the customs of the Hispanic culture coupled with linkages to mathematical connections.
Recommended Citation
Ramirez, O., McCollough, C., & Diaz, Z. (2015). The Quinceañera Event: Pre-service Teachers Implementing a Culturally Relevant Math Activity in a Hispanic Community. Journal of Mathematics & Culture, 9(1), 52–80.
First Page
52
Last Page
80
Publication Title
Journal of Mathematics & Culture
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