Mathematics Identity Rainbows

Author:
Emma C. Gargroetzi University of Texas at Austin

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Gina Y. Wei School District of Philadelphia

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Volume/Issue:
Volume 117: Issue 3
Page(s):
209–216
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2023.0180
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Subjects:
Grade(s) or Audience, Grades 9-12

This activity engages students with the concept of mathematics identity to expand conceptions of what mathematics is and therefore what doing mathematics and being mathematical can mean.

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Copyright:
© 2024 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Page Count:
8
Article Category:
Research Article
Received:
15 May 2023
Accepted:
26 Nov 2023
Print Publication Date:
01 Mar 2024
Online Publication Date:
Mar 2024
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