Math is racist. Therefore, the entire physical world is racist. Math drives explanations of physics. Therefore, physics is racist. Math drives mechanics, economics, aviation theories…If you have anything that works as it should, the thing is racist.
Heather Theijsmeijer,
high school math and physics teacher, Tweeting: “There are many math education
practices that we (white folk) don’t see as racist or supremacist because they
are so ingrained in our background and experiences (and we have been the ones
to benefit from them). Thanks Jason_To for shining a light on them.”
To also is a
mathematics teacher in Canada. “Currently,
I serve as the Coordinator of Secondary Mathematics and Academic Pathways in
the Toronto District School Board. My role is to support the TDSB with
challenging academic streaming from K-12, paying particular attention to
inclusive and culturally responsive mathematics instruction. I view math
education through the perspective of equity, inclusion and anti-oppression and
its intersection with student identities. As a powerful tool and vehicle for
social change, I see math as student empowerment and ensure they see its
learning as a social enterprise that challenges them to think critically and
collaboratively.” – at Ace of Spades HQ.
I am not a
math person. I do know English and language construction, and can say Mr. To’s
explanation of what he does makes no sense, but is a stringing together of
words perhaps understandable to one of similar political belief.
The obvious
question is: Since you no longer believe in your professional subject, how do
you intend to continue teaching that subject? If 2 + 2 no longer equals 4 …
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