Comments on: Ethnomathematics Makes Difficult Subject Relevant http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/ The magazine of the University of Hawai'i System Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:11:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.1 By: Cheryl Ernst http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/#comment-92383 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:26:40 +0000 http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/?p=5335#comment-92383 UH West Oʻahu plans an ethnomathematics calculus institute with field studies during summer 2011. Learn more.

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By: Kelly Ching http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/#comment-89847 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:51:39 +0000 http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/?p=5335#comment-89847 We are so lucky to have you at UH West O’ahu!

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By: Saili Lilomaiava-Doktor http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/#comment-86791 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 02:26:10 +0000 http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/?p=5335#comment-86791 AMEN TO THAT! WELL SAID LINDA!!!

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By: Linda Furuto http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/#comment-75301 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:47:36 +0000 http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/?p=5335#comment-75301 Dear All,

Thank you very much for your thoughtful and thought-provoking comments. I sincerely appreciate your time and support. I just returned home after traveling to Los Angeles, Portland, and Baltimore to conduct research on ethnomathematics and present at the International Conference of Ethnomathematics.

My current research on “Bridging Policy and Practice with Ethnomathematics” is based on collaborative efforts between universities where I completed graduate studies, Harvard University and UCLA, as well as the University of Hawai‘i. As mentioned in the article, I am very grateful for the State of Hawai’i’s efforts to improve education through Mathematics Summits and salute the stakeholders involved. There is much we can accomplish by working together.

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the primary voice of mathematics education in the U.S., ensuring equitable learning of the highest quality for all students through vision, leadership, professional development, and research. According to the NCTM Position Statement on “Equity in Mathematics Education” (January 2008), “A culture of equity depends on the joint efforts of all participants in the community of students, educators, families, and policymakers…High expectations, culturally relevant practices, ethnomathematics, and attitudes that are free of bias, and unprejudiced beliefs expand and maximize the potential for learning…All students should have access to and engage in challenging, rigorous, and meaningful mathematical experiences.”

Practices grounded in ethnomathematics empower students to build relationships with mathematics that are rooted in their own culture and history. Just as literacy has come to mean much more than reading and writing, mathematics must also be thought of as more than counting and calculating. Ethnomathematics encourages us to witness and attempt to understand how mathematics is adapted and used by people around the world.

Whether your journey is at the local, state, or national level, I hope we will continue to utilize tools such as ethnomathematics to catalyze positive change. When the inventions, experiences, and applications of mathematics of all students are realized and respected, they are given equal opportunity for access and achievement.

Aloha,
Linda Furuto

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By: Malia Morales http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/#comment-75054 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:35:17 +0000 http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/?p=5335#comment-75054 A wonderful article that helps to illuminate all the connections right in front of us. It’s talented and dedicated, yet humble, professionals like Linda that are key in identifying, formalizing, and implementing these key perspectives in the creation of culturally grounded scientific learning opportunities for all learners. Way to go Sis, such an honor sailing with you! Or as Uncle Maka and the boys would say…TSUA!

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By: Dr. Rima Morrell http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/#comment-75033 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:02:12 +0000 http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/?p=5335#comment-75033 How wonderful Linda, to use the valuable traditions of Hawaii nei in teaching Math. I would love to hear more about it.

Aloha,

Rima

Author of The Sacred Power of Huna.

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By: Kanoe Douglas http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/#comment-74938 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:44:03 +0000 http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/?p=5335#comment-74938 I hated math… and then I was lucky enough to have Linda Furuto as my instructor. Now, I’m an elementary teacher and I will help my students to love math as much as I do.

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By: George Wakiji http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/#comment-74916 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:13:12 +0000 http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/?p=5335#comment-74916 In the section “Helping Students succeed in mathematics” I couldn’t help but notice that the Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant was a quick change artist. “He’d drive to the University of Hawaii West O’ahu parking lot and sleep in the car until her 9:30 a.m. class…” Ethnomathematics works to change a man into a woman…good trick!

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By: Terry Qian http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/#comment-74890 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:39:46 +0000 http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/?p=5335#comment-74890 What a great story, way to go my girl.

Terry

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By: Susan Matoba Adler http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/2010/07/ethnomathematics/#comment-74884 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:52:34 +0000 http://www.hawaii.edu/malamalama/?p=5335#comment-74884 Hi Linda,

You do us proud to see such happy engaged students! You look pretty good too, an island girl professor!!!

Susan

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