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The development of a modern mathematics curriculum in Africa

Grace Williams

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The introduction of modern mathematics into the mathematics curriculum of African nations had its beginning in 1960 in conferences and discussions between African and American educators. A consensus of these meetings was that a more lasting type of aid to Africa might take the form of assistance in educational institutions and programs. Thinking along such lines led to the creation of the African Mathematics Programme (AMP), which was based at the Educational Development Center (EDC) of Newton, Massachusetts.

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The introduction of modern mathematics into the mathematics curriculum of African nations had its beginning in 1960 in conferences and discussions between African and American educators. A consensus of these meetings was that a more lasting type of aid to Africa might take the form of assistance in educational institutions and programs. Thinking along such lines led to the creation of the African Mathematics Programme (AMP), which was based at the Educational Development Center (EDC) of Newton, Massachusetts.

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The introduction of modern mathematics into the mathematics curriculum of African nations had its beginning in 1960 in conferences and discussions between African and American educators. A consensus of these meetings was that a more lasting type of aid to Africa might take the form of assistance in educational institutions and programs. Thinking along such lines led to the creation of the African Mathematics Programme (AMP), which was based at the Educational Development Center (EDC) of Newton, Massachusetts.

Key concepts: Curriculum, Mathematics education, Reform mathematics, Mathematics curriculum, Math wars, Everyday Mathematics, Connected Mathematics, Curriculum development

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