The multicultural approach needed in teaching mathematics since it have developed mathematics practices consistent with their needs and interests, specifically for practical, aesthetic and recreational purposes in human arena . Many cultures have developed counting practices consistent with their needs. Others also have made use of arts and designs that were rich in symmetry, transformations, proportions, etc.
The cultures developed games and other fun activities that employ mathematics concepts such as networks, strategies, and patterns. Includes all students and boosts the confidence levels of students – Doing mathematics is a universal activity.
Hence, mathematics is indeed for everyone and not for a few is an applied course and matter of learning and teaching. It Gives a holistic learning and connects to other disciplines (interdisciplinary approach), and determines the usage of mathematics in society and in other groups – Students see the application and connection of mathematics not only in other disciplines but also in the real world.
When students get exposed to the use and importance of mathematics in the real world and enter in Science field then he relishes questions like “Why are we learning this?
Moreover when are we ever going to use this? These are answered automatically and clearly. In using a multicultural approach to the teaching of mathematics. For example, drawing a rectangle in an academic setting will most likely start with the sides rather than with the diagonals. This approach helps and minimize the load of teachers and its intake in Education system.
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