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Hungry for Change: Food Deserts in CT

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Mathematical Modeling, Social Justice Mathematics

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In this lesson, we are tasked with determining a location for a new supermarket to address a possible “food desert” problem in Glastonbury. You will use these diagram to guide your analysis along with tools in Desmos and Geogebra. To qualify as “low access” in urban areas, at least 500...

Mural Mathematics

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Geometry, Mathematical Modeling, Social Justice Mathematics

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Students will explore existing equity themed murals to identify themes, and the mathematics necessary to plan/create a city mural. Students will utilize Google maps tools to begin connecting Mathematical representations to precisely interpret circle properties and apply them to the mural design.

Racial Profiling

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Scott Kapralos

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Mathematical Modeling, Social Justice Mathematics

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To investigate situations in the real world, we sometimes create a mathematical model. A mathematical model is a simplified version of the real world that allows us to understand the real world a little better. Over time we can change this model so that it gets closer and closer to...

Modeling a Pandemic

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Mathematical Modeling, Social Justice Mathematics

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How can mathematics help us understand the phenomenon of a pandemic? What factors impact the spread of a disease like Covid-19? Which of these factors can we influence? (society, in schools) How can mathematics help us act during a pandemic toward better outcomes?

Intergenerational Wealth

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Joy Griffin, Monica Housen

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Mathematical Modeling, Social Justice Mathematics

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Students will gather data on median household incomes from three towns across Connecticut (including their own town) and will calculate potential future wealth using exponential modeling. Students will compare outcomes of these models and discover factors that impact a household’s ability to accumulate and transfer wealth. Students will understand the...

Topic: Social Justice Mathematics

Hungry for Change: Food Deserts in CT

Mural Mathematics

Racial Profiling

Modeling a Pandemic

Intergenerational Wealth