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Science and Mathematics Education

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

2011

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A Mathematician Weighs In On The Evolution Debate, Kris H. Green Jul 2011

A Mathematician Weighs In On The Evolution Debate, Kris H. Green

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

There are a variety of reasons underlying the lack of public acceptance for the theory of evolution in the United States. An overlooked cause is related to problems with the mathematics curriculum in the K-12 setting. In this essay, we examine this relationship and propose changes to the mathematics curriculum that could improve mathematical thinking while also providing a basis for understanding theories, like evolution, that are poorly understood.


On Doing Mathematics, Sue Vanhattum Jul 2011

On Doing Mathematics, Sue Vanhattum

Journal of Humanistic Mathematics

Who is a mathematician? What does it mean to do mathematics? I discuss my process in solving a math problem, and what it meant to me.