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Ethnomathematics In The Dominican Republic: A Mathematics Education Approach To Knowledge And Emancipation, Sofia Pablo-Hoshino May 2009

Ethnomathematics In The Dominican Republic: A Mathematics Education Approach To Knowledge And Emancipation, Sofia Pablo-Hoshino

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This focus of this project was to look at the extent to which ethnomathematics is being used in the mathematics curriculum in theDominican Republic. Broadly described, ethnomathematics emphasizes that the culture, history, and experiences of the students are significant and therefore should be infused into the mathematics curriculum.

I read articles and books as well as traveled to theDominican Republicto conduct qualitative research. I interviewed 32 professionals consisting of mathematics teachers, mathematics professors, and mathematics education professors from theSantiagoandSanto Domingoareas. I then volunteered at the Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Project where I was able to observe and participate …