Inequity in Mathematics Education: Questions for Educators.

Abstract

Many years ago I encountered a diagram (Figure 1) that may be familiar to you. It was used to help teachers understand that student learning depended upon the relationship between the teacher, the student, and mathematics. Although I found it helpful in thinking about my teaching, I eventually realized that there are many more triangles that affect student learning. One can draw triangles with students, teachers, parents, school board members, legislators, etc.