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The children saw their lack of shots as being due to a lack of concentration, and possibly hurrying through their shots, not a lack of skill. None of the groups blamed a team loss on a particular team member's lack of skill, and each group consistently complimented each member's genuine attempt to play well and to complete their assigned tasks correctly. The children truly enjoyed the math activities, performing their individual tasks correctly and efficiently, and working cooperatively as a team.
Comments such as, "We did our best We didn't pick on each other for making a mistake We didn't argue about who was to do each task We worked together Everyone followed the rules I like working in a team I like learning math this way I had fun doing math Equally important were the comments, "I made a new friend I didn't know she was so funny I want to work in his group again She plays basketball like a pro The oral presentation of the group data provided the children with an opportunity to communicate mathematical ideas and procedures.
Obtaining and analyzing data is but one step in demonstrating mathematical literacy. Clearly expressing mathematical concepts gets everyone in the 'conversation'. Thus, mathematics becomes a language used and understood by all. Commitment to the Vision As our society becomes increasingly more diverse and technologically based, greater emphasis will continue to be focused on acceptance of others and math education.
Mathematics, a universal language spoken in all cultures, is a discipline that allows children to view and appreciate the similarities and differences that exist among all people. It is a vehicle that promotes problem solving, communication, logical reasoning, and relationships. The classroom milieu created by teachers can encourage or discourage a child to ask questions or share answers, thus building or destroying a child's confidence in their mathematical abilities. The authors emphatically believe that all children can learn, and thus further believe that all educators must promote understanding and acceptance for all voices of diversity and implement research-based curriculum and pedagogy to increase access to and achievement in mathematical literacy.
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