{"id":356,"date":"2021-09-02T16:32:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T15:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/promotingraceequalityandantiracisteducation\/?page_id=356"},"modified":"2024-04-25T11:57:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T10:57:56","slug":"experience-and-outcomes-maths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/promotingraceequalityandantiracisteducation\/home\/scotlands-curriculum\/curriculum-areas\/numeracy-and-mathematics\/experience-and-outcomes-maths\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience and Outcomes (maths)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-panels_11\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-panels builder-section-last accordion-mode\" style=\"background-size: cover;background-position: center center\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"ttfmp-accordion-container\" data-height-style=\"\" data-start-collapsed=\"false\">\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_19\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">Experience and Outcomes<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_19\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<p>This section explores ideas and links for embedding race equality and anti-racism across experiences and outcomes. Click on the bars below to explore each level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practitioner Considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Activities, tasks, games, problems and examples used within mathematics should reflect the multicultural nature of Scottish society without enhancing stereotypes.<\/p>\n<p>Representations of people engaged in mathematics should always reflect a broad range of people from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_30\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">First Level<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_30\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<table width=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"960\"><strong>First Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"443\"><strong>Experiences and Outcomes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"517\"><strong>Possible activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"443\">I have discussed the important part that numbers play in the world and explored a variety of systems that have been used by civilisations throughout history to record numbers. <strong>MTH 1-12a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"517\">Investigate some of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Egyptian Number System<\/li>\n<li>Mayan Number System<\/li>\n<li>Greek Number System<\/li>\n<li>Roman Numerals<\/li>\n<li>Arabic numerals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This could be completed as a part of a wider research project investigating the differences in cultures in the past and the present.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_43\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">Second Level<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_43\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<table width=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"954\"><strong>Second Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"431\"><strong>Experiences and Outcomes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"523\"><strong>Possible Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"431\">I have worked with others to explore, and present our findings on, how mathematics impacts on the world and the important part it has played in advances and inventions. <strong>MTH 2-12a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"523\">Research one or some of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Benjamin Banneker who was known for constructing a clock that struck hourly.<\/li>\n<li>Katherine Johnson (and Dorothy Vaughan &amp; Mary Jackson) for their role in putting an astronaut into orbit in 1962. Learners could investigate the impact that this had had in the advancement of space exploration and how technology has progressed since then.<\/li>\n<li>Mu\u1e25ammad ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Khw\u0101rizm\u012b \u2013 Muslim mathematician and astronomer who introduced algebra into European mathematics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"431\">I can apply my knowledge of number facts to solve problems where an unknown value is represented by a symbol or letter. <strong>MTH 2-15a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"523\">Suggestion to bundle <strong>MTH 2-15a<\/strong> with <strong>MTH 2-12a<\/strong> to investigate the history of algebra. (See above).<\/p>\n<p>Learners could identify social issues (e.g. racial disparities in unemployment) and work on projects that challenge them to come up with just, mathematically-sound solutions to the problems that they identify. Learners could research and partner with local organisations to make the projects more relevant and meaningful. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.radicalmath.org\/docs\/SJMathGuide.pdf\">radicalmath.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"431\">Having discussed the variety of ways and range of media used to present data, I can interpret and draw conclusions from the information displayed, recognising that the presentation may be misleading. <strong>MNU 2-20a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"523\">Investigate how statistics can be interpreted in a variety of ways for different audiences and discuss how this links to misleading interpretations. Lots of dialogue about why data around employment, income, living situations, life expectancy may be represented in different ways. (Sensitivity over the context should be taken).<\/p>\n<p>Explore statistics and\u00a0the\u00a0ways mathematics is used to analyse current social, economic and political issues,\u00a0see social subjects for an interdisciplinary approach.<\/p>\n<p>Investigate how statistics can be interpreted in a variety of ways for different audiences and discuss how this links to misleading interpretations.<\/p>\n<p>Scot Dec\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/scotdec.org.uk\/resources\/issue-to-action-maths\/\"><strong>Issues to Action<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0resource on Maths and Global Citizenship has an array of idea to support the exploration of global issues within maths and numeracy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"431\">Having explored a range of 3D objects and 2D shapes, I can use mathematical language to describe their properties, and through investigation can discuss where and why particular shapes are used in the environment. <strong>MTH 2-16a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"523\">In the following example tessellation is explored through Islamic art.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/globalcitizenshiped\/primary-resources\/idl-topic-planners\/mathematics\/tessellation-islamic-art\/\">Tessellation &amp; Islamic Art<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_54\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">Third and Fourth Level<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_54\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"471\"><strong>Third\/Fourth Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"180\"><strong>Experiences and Outcomes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\"><strong>Possible Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"180\">I have worked with others to research a famous mathematician and the work they are known for, or investigated a mathematical topic, and have prepared and delivered a short presentation. <strong>MTH 3-12a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have discussed the importance of mathematics in the real world, investigated the mathematical skills required for different career paths and delivered, with others, a presentation on how mathematics can be applied in the workplace. <strong>MTH 4-12a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Research one or some of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mark Dean \u2013 invented first gigahertz computer chip<\/li>\n<li>Valerie Thomas \u2013 invented the Illusion Transmitter which is the basis for 3D tv, gaming and films.<\/li>\n<li>Lonnie Johnson \u2013 invented Super Soakers and Nerf Guns<\/li>\n<li>Mae Carol Jemison \u2013 first African American woman to visit space<\/li>\n<li>David Blackwell \u2013 his specialism in game theory<\/li>\n<li>Benjamin Banneker<\/li>\n<li>Mu\u1e25ammad ibn M\u016bs\u0101 al-Khw\u0101rizm\u012b<\/li>\n<li>Katherine Johnson<\/li>\n<li>Dorothy Johnson Vaughan<\/li>\n<li>Mary Jackson<\/li>\n<li>Mamokgethi Phakeng<\/li>\n<li>Kathleen Adebola Okikiolu<\/li>\n<li>Elbert Frank Cox<\/li>\n<li>Annie Easley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Research the history of Arabic numerals and reflect on why the history of our number system isn\u2019t widely shared.<\/p>\n<p>Investigate one or some of the above and either the impact their work has had on society or the role of mathematics within their chosen career path.<\/p>\n<p>Investigate the mathematical skills required for a range of careers, including those in STEM subjects.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"180\">I can work collaboratively, making appropriate use of technology, to source information presented in a range of ways, interpret what it conveys and discuss whether I believe the information to be robust, vague or misleading. <strong>MNU 3-20a <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When analysing information or collecting data of my own, I can use my understanding of how bias may arise and how sample size can affect precision, to ensure that the data allows for fair conclusions to be drawn. <strong>MTH 3-20b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I can evaluate and interpret raw and graphical data using a variety of methods, comment on relationships I observe within the data and communicate my findings to others. <strong>MNU 4-20a <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to compare numerical information in reallife contexts, I can find the mean, median, mode and range of sets of numbers, decide which type of average is most appropriate to use and discuss how using an alternative type of average could be misleading. <strong>MTH 4-20b<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"292\">Carry out comparative studies measuring inequality across different area or countries. Could use the Gini Coefficient or Palma Ratio to support this. Learners could study\/create scatter graphs of developmental indicators such as life expectancy, wages, income, displacement, etc. Sensitivity should be taken over context.<\/p>\n<p>Explore statistics and the ways mathematics is used to analyse current social, economic and political issues, see social subjects for an interdisciplinary approach.<\/p>\n<p>Investigate how statistics can be interpreted in a variety of ways for different audiences and discuss how this links to misleading interpretations.<\/p>\n<p>Learners could identify social issues (e.g. racial disparities in unemployment) and work on projects that challenge them to come up with just, mathematically-sound solutions to the problems that they identify. Learners could research and partner with local organisations to make the projects more relevant and meaningful. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.radicalmath.org\/docs\/SJMathGuide.pdf\">radicalmath.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Scot Dec\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/scotdec.org.uk\/resources\/issue-to-action-maths\/\"><strong>Issues to Action<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0resource on Maths and Global Citizenship has an array of idea to support the exploration of global issues within maths and numeracy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title-panels-item_45\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-title\">Sharing practice<\/div>\n<div id=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content-panels-item_45\" class=\"ttfmp-panels-item-content\">\n<p>We\u2019d love to hear about ways you\u2019ve been threading race equality and anti-racism through the curriculum. 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