Washington College Mathematics Conference > 2021 Sessions> Session I (9:00–9:45 a.m.)> History and Philosophy + Calculus = URM Retention?

History and Philosophy + Calculus = URM Retention?

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Dusty Wilson • Highline College

“Where does mathematics come from? Why does it work? And how is mathematics relevant to students like me?” The speaker will share a transferable strategy for leveraging historical, philosophical and ethnomathematical passions to increase student retention in sophomore mathematics offerings. Examples and an adaptable framework will be provided.

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