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You can examine the historical contributions of mathematicians worldwide, showing how it is used in various cultural contexts.

The Mayan Calander and their advanced understanding of astronomy. The calendar allows for precise calculations and record-keeping.

This can be applied while teaching students how to use a calender by showing them that there are many different forms depending on the different areas of the world.

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The Chinese abacus, known as the oldest computer in the world, uses simple computing functions and unique mathematical connotations. This was a significant invention in ancient China and has lasted over 1,800 years. Those who could not afford the Abacus used counting boards.

This can be applied while teaching addition and subtraction, and you can then go into the history of how computers came along.

Samoly, K. (2012). The History of the Abacus. https://kb.osu.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/5ec33729-835c-5b97-8993-f6ea84bd7617/content

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Exploring the mathematical concepts behind cultural architectural marvels such as:

Islamic Geometry is a style of geometric patterns often seen in Islamic art. It is heavily influenced by the architectural design of Alhambra in Spain, where the walls, ceilings, and floors are all covered in complex patterns of repeating geometric shapes.

This can be applied when teaching different geometric patterns and geometric shapes that can give them information about how Islamics applied these shapes to create beautiful images.

FANN, B. A. (2023, May 27). A Manifestation of the Divine: Islamic Geometry. Bayt al Fann. https://www.baytalfann.com/post/a-manifestation-of-the-divine-islamic-geometry

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Global Statistics

They can use data from different regions of the world to teach about probability, averages, and statistics. You can use real-world data from diverse populations in your lessons, allowing the students to analyze trends, patterns, and disparities across cultures.

These would be effective when teaching stats to students and allowing them to use actual current data from around the world. This gives the opportunity to discuss then the differences in populations, trends, and patterns from many different locations.

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Culturally Responsive Teaching Methods #1

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You can teach students about the Geometry use of buildings such as the pyramids along with the role of mathematics in Egyptian society. Such as how they enabled them to be able to complete land surveying, on the construction of the building the monumental pyramids. They relied heavily on the understanding of geometry and arithmetic for the annual flooding of the Nile so that they were able to re-divide the agricultural plots.

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The exploration of Muslim scholars' contributions to algebra, geometry, and the development of the number system, including introducing the number zero.

Muhannad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi is widely recognized as the "father of algebra" for his fundamental work on algebra, and he introduced the concept of zero. He was a 9th-century Muslim mathematician whose work offered practical answers for land distribution and rules on inheritance and distributing salaries.

You can use this information to discuss how algebra was introduced and who did it, allowing you to discuss further information that would give more background on this topic.

Al-Khwarizmi: The Father of Algebra. (2015, October 20). Www.aljazeera.com. https://www.aljazeera.com/program/science-in-a-golden-age/2015/10/20/al-khwarizmi-the-father-of-algebra

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Select materials that are going to reflect a wide range of cultural perspectives. Ensuring that the students see themselves and the cultures represented within the curriculum.

They would be able to align teaching methods with students' cultural learning styles, such as using hands-on learning and visual-based learning, which may be more common within their cultural backgrounds.

Using a variety of assessment methods would allow students to demonstrate their learning in ways that are culturally relevant to them. For example, students can use oral presentations or group work to express ideas aligned with their communication style.

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I can incorporate students' home languages, allowing them to foster a sense of pride and confidence. This helps students feel as if they are respected and enhances their language development in both their home language and their target language. Giving classroom materials in various languages in which they speak at home and, if possible, display posters, provide access to books, and pair the students who speak the same language together to support each other.

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There is a need to establish norms that promote respect, empathy, and open-mindedness. Encouraging students to listen actively, value different perspectives, and engage in respectful dialogue. Involve students while creating these norms, allowing them to ensure they feel a sense of ownership over the process.

Therefore, over the first few days of school, discuss what the students believed were good rules and what I believe were good rules and decide together how to navigate the classroom with the understanding that some rules are non-negotiable.

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I can ensure that I have books and share short stories and poems from many diverse authors that represent different cultures, perspectives, and experiences that the students can relate to.

Displaying posters, artwork, maps, and photographs that are from different cultures around the classroom. Including images that represent many different cultural experiences, ensuring that I avoid stereotypes.

I am able to incorporate music, movies, and videos from around the world, and I can play music that is from different cultures during times of transition.

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I would be mindful of the different languages that my students have, avoid terms that could marginalize any group, and encourage students to use inclusive language when talking about others' cultures or personal identities.

We will celebrate and encourage using multiple languages within the classroom. Possibly creating a language of the week where students can share phrases or greetings in their native languages or even invite bilingual students to help translate key classroom instructions.

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I will be integrating diverse cultures into the subject areas; for example, in math, I will explore mathematical contributions from different cultures (e.g., the ancient Egyptians' contributions to geometry and the role of Arabic mathematicians in algebra).

Include case studies and historical events from many different cultural contexts. Also going to discuss the different global issues that are going on, such as migration, social justice, and climate change, from different perspectives of different countries and communities.

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Cultural Days: I could invite families and community members to participate in cultural days in which they could share their traditions, foods, music, clothing, and customs. This will allow students to see how their home cultures are celebrated and provide opportunities for others to learn new cultures.

Guest Speakers/ Storytelling Sessions: Inviting community members, particularly those with unique cultural experiences, to speak to the students about their heritage, professions, or life stories. An example of this would be a local immigrant who could share their experiences about moving to a new country or a community leader talking about traditions that are significant to their families.

Home Projects and Research: Encourage families to work together with their students on culturally relevant projects, such as researching their family history or traditions. Their families can help by gathering photos and documents and providing other home opportunities to learn.

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Newsletters: Providing regular updates to families in their specific languages through either newsletters or digital communication platforms and ensuring that all families, regardless of their language or background, are being informed about what is happening at school, giving them the chance to participate in their child's education actively.

Parent Surveys: Frequently ask parents for input on the school's events and teaching strategies. This will allow for a better understanding of students' families' cultural needs and preferences.

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Virtual Exchanges: Using technology to connect with students and families worldwide and, for example, setting up a pin pal program with students from other countries or setting up the ability to virtually have a meeting with schools to allow the sharing of their cultural experiences and learning about others.

Digital Storytelling: Encouraging the creation of familiar digital stories or videos about themselves that can be shared with the class, allowing for the creation of a virtual exchange of identities and backgrounds.

Social Media: Using social media through school platforms to highlight cultural events and community initiatives. Creating a digital space where families can post reflections from cultural events would help build a sense of community and shared experiences.

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Community Garden or Uran Farming Project

Collaborate with local organizations to create a community garden where students can learn about the process of agricultural practices within more than one culture. Each group could research and plant crops necessary for different cultural traditions.

This would serve as a learning experience along with a means to connect with the community. Students would be able to engage in the harvesting and preparation of traditional dishes from the crops they grow, integrating a hands-on learning experience and cultural exchange.