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Creating Culturally Relevant Math Tasks is Easier Than You Think

April 29, 2023 10:30am - April 29, 2023 12pm

Presented by Dr. Kyndall Brown

Meet Kyndall

Executive Director, California Mathematics Project Statewide Office, UCLA

Kyndall Brown has over 35 years of experience in mathematics education. Kyndall holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, a master’s degree in computer-based education and mathematics education, and a Ph.D. in Education. He was a secondary mathematics teacher for 13 years. He has been a professional development provider for schools and districts in Los Angeles County for over 25 years. He is currently the executive director of the California Mathematics Project. He presents at local, state, and national conferences on mathematics education. He writes articles for mathematics education publications. His research focuses on the impact of culture and identity on the ways that African-American males learn mathematics. He is the co-author of the book Choosing To See: A Framework For Equity In The Math Classroom.

Aims & Objectives for Dr. Brown's Workshop:

In this workshop, participants will learn what it means to use culturally relevant curricula in a mathematics class. Participants will engage in a culturally relevant mathematics task. Participants will practice taking a cognitively demanding math task and making it more culturally relevant.

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