Ethnomathematics Conference within a Conference:

Thursday, 2 April 1998 at the NCTM, Washington DC

This day-long presentation (by members of the International Study Group on Ethnomathematics) involves a detailed examination of the relationship between math and culture - Ethnomathematics. From this perspective, teachers can explore the role of culture in how people think of and apply mathematics. They can share this knowledge with their students as they help them realize how mathematical insights and abilities are a natural part of the daily living experiences of all human beings. A number of ethnomathematical researchers and practitioners will discuss their ideas and lead participants in hands-on explorations and applications. By day's end, the participants will be able to develop their own ethnomathematical activities for the "culture(s)" of the students they teach.

Ethnomathematics Conference within a Conference
April 2, 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 

        8:30 - 8:45             Introduction and Welcome - Gloria Gilmer
        8:40 - 9:30             Ethnomathematics - Ubiratan D'Ambrosio -
        9:35 - 10:15    African Designs - Ron Eglash and Gloria Gilmer -
        10:15 - 10:25   Break
        10:25 - 11:15   Small group break-out presentation/activities

*  Asante kete drumming - Daniel Ness

*  Bringing the Ethnomathematics of Carpet Layers into the Classroom - Joanna Masingila

        11:15 - 11:30   Morning wrap up - Rick Silverman

        11:30 - 1:00    Lunch

        1:00 - 1:40             Constructing elementary math curriculum from cultural practice - Claudette
                                        Bradley-Kawagley, Jerry Lipka, and Claudia Zaslavsky

        1:45 - 2:25     Lessons with indigenous art and the history of mathematics  - Florence    Fasanelli

        2:25 - 2:35             Break
        2:35 - 3:25             Small group break-out presentation/activities

*  Pythagoras and Ethnonumerology: A Guided Tour - Lawarence Shirley
*  Mathematical Experiences in Native American Culture -Vera Preston
 *    In- and out-of School Applications of Ethnomathematics - Marilyn Frankenstein and Arthur Powell

        3:30 - 4:00  Wrap up - discussion/questions - Jim Barta, Marilyn
Frankenstein, and Arthur Powell