In this article, I am going to link the IB philosophy to Mathematics and go through each criteria in a very clear and precise way. I will also provide a link to an Infographic which is about a lesson idea on ethics, bias and Mathematics.
How does Maths relate to the IB mission statement?
Inquirers: In Maths, we need to research about different methods, ways of analysing and independently investigate different topics.
Knowledgeable: We are continuously developing knowledge and understanding in Mathematics by learning, experimenting, practising and understanding procedures/proofs and theories.
Thinkers: We always think about and evaluate our approaches towards problem solving.
Communicators: Our approach in Mathematics must be communicated clearly in the form of equations.
Principled: We respect the approaches of others and grow from the different approaches.
Open minded: We appreciate the approach of others and grow from the diversity of the approaches.
Risk takers: We take risks in problem solving even if we know that an approach may fail. Trying is more important.
Reflective: Reflect about our work and how we are learning in Maths. We investigate how we can connect Maths to our lives.
I am now going to create a lesson idea by linking a learning profile to an inquiry approach. The following two are the ones selected:
Lesson idea:
Learning profile: Appreciate the moral, social and ethical questions arising from the work of Mathematicians and the applications of Mathematics.
Inquiry approach: Investigate unfamiliar situations, both abstract and from the real world involving organising, analysing information, making conjectures, drawing conclusions and testing their validity.
The full infographic can be accessed on the following link:
https://venngage.net/ps/olQYRX0H4AQ/diversity-and-inclusion-terminology-infographic
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