Improving Access to Mathematics: Diversity and Equity in the Classroom

by Na'ilah Suad Nasir (Editor), James A. Banks (Series Editor), Paul Cobb (Editor)

Key experts with extensive research and classroom experience examine how the multiple dimensions of race, class, culture, power, and knowledge interact in mathematics classrooms to foster and create inequities. Chapters explore new theoretical perspectives, describe successful classroom practices, and offer insights into how we might develop an effective sociocultural approach to equity in math education. Seeing diversity as an instructional resource rather than as an obstacle to be overcome, this forward-looking

224 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2006