“Diabesity†among Latinos: A Culturally Relevant Mathematics Activity by a Mathematics Teacher Candidate

Olga Ramirez, Cherie McCollough

Abstract


This paper summarizes a culturally relevant mathematics project conducted by a mentored secondary-level Latino teacher candidate (TC) as a requirement for an undergraduate mathematics project course at a south Texas university. The culturally relevant math project involved four secondary Latino students and their parents.  The topic was “diabesityâ€; that is, diabetes and obesity among Latinos southern region in the United States of America with an emphasis on body mass index, proper diet, and exercise. Remarks by the faculty mentor and a faculty consultant about the TC work and reflections regarding this project are also included and provide perspectives on how to address cultural connections with mathematics.

https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.18.4.4


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culturally relevant mathematics; mathematics and health; mathematics education; culturally relevant teaching; family learning event

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