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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

SOUTH AFRICA - What connects Shaka Zulu, decolonisation and mathematical models

Title:
What connects Shaka Zulu, decolonisation and mathematical models

Authors:
A.H. Verhoef & H.A. Kruger

Published:
The Conversation, 16 February 2020

From the article:
 "Is it possible to decolonise mathematical sciences?  Some researchers argue that it’s not. They cite numerous reasons why. Two include the fact that decolonisation is extremely difficult for the “pure sciences” such as mathematics. And that the concept of decolonising is “poorly defined and contentious, in this domain”.  But our research shows that it is possible to achieve the goal of decolonising teaching material for mathematics."

To read this article:
https://theconversation.com/what-connects-shaka-zulu-decolonisation-and-mathematical-models-131246