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It Is Not Taboo to Use Calculators in Math Class

As I continue to investigate what it truly means to be a “math person,” I’m reflecting on my experiences with math. I’m not alone in growing up during a time when mental math was...

November 15 2023

By Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

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Black Education: Do We Think Black Children Are Mathematically Stupid?

In the aftermath of a global pandemic, there emerges an issue that has persisted far longer and yet remains largely unaddressed: the ever-widening mathematical gap faced by Black...

November 1 2023

By Dr. Assata Moore

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5 Math Enrichment Games to Use in Your Classroom This Year

A new school year is quickly approaching, which means that many math teachers are brainstorming innovative ways to enhance the learning experience for their math learners this...

September 7 2023

By Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

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Why Math Identity Matters