Ethnomathematics
The goal of this presentation is to broaden the scope of how mathematics can be used. Historically the information has been presented from a narrow frame of western culture. As an example of how there is meaning for mathematics within other cultures I will focus on the history of Native American and African tribes. It is the attempt to challenge the assumption that our western culture’s use of mathematics is more sophisticated or shows greater intelligence. Mathematics merely reflects the cultural need of a society. It is continually adapted through time by the culture at hand.
MATH 499, Senior Capstone
Connie Wilmarth
A201
10:30 – 11 AM