Mathematics as "Gate-Keeper" (?): Three Theoretical Perspectives that Aim Toward Empowering All Children With a Key to the Gate
In this article, the author’s intent is to begin a conversation centered on the question: How might mathematics educators ensure that gatekeeping mathematics becomes an inclusive instrument for empowerment rather than an exclusive instrument for stratification? In the first part of the discussion, the author provides a historical perspective of the concept of “gatekeeper” in mathematics education. After substantiating mathematics as a gatekeeper, the author proceeds to provide a definition of em
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4110d ago
Children & education