Mathematics for Social Justice by Gizem Karaali, Lily S. Khad... - 9781470449261

Mathematics for Social JusticeResources for the College Classroom\nAuthor(s): Gizem Karaali, Lily S. Khadjavi\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: American Mathematical Society, United States\nImprint: American Mathematical Society\nISBN-13: 9781470449261, 978-1470449261\nSynopsis\nMathematics for Social Justice offers a collection of resources for mathematics faculty interested in incorporating questions of social justice into their classrooms. The book begins with a series of essays from instructors experienced in integrating social justice themes into their pedagogy; these essays contain political and pedagogical motivations as well as nuts-and-bolts teaching advice. The heart of the book is a collection of fourteen classroom-tested modules featuring ready-to-use activities and investigations for the college mathematics classroom. The mathematical tools and techniques used are relevant to a wide variety of courses including college algebra, math for the liberal arts, calculus, different.