Abstract
In this paper, I first argue that ethnomathematics is the all-encompassing universal mathematics into which academic mathematics fits. This is particularly important in education which is intended to permit the student to be mathematically literate for their situation. I then give some details on the richness of ethnomathematics in Papua New Guinea resulting from both the diversity of languages but also the diversity of environments in which people live.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Contemporary discussions in mathematics |
| Editors | K. Nwabueze, S. Kopamu |
| Place of Publication | Goroka, Papua New Guinea |
| Publisher | Papua New Guinea Mathematical Society |
| Pages | 112-127 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Event | First International Conference on Pure and Applied Mathematics - Lae, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea Duration: 01 Nov 2013 → … |
Conference
| Conference | First International Conference on Pure and Applied Mathematics |
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| Country/Territory | Papua New Guinea |
| Period | 01/11/13 → … |