The Mathematics of Democracy: Crafting a Team-Taught Math & Humanities Immersive Course

Description

Five presidents have won the electoral college but lost the popular vote. Ranked choice voting is becoming more common in local elections. Mathematicians were expert witnesses in recent gerrymandering cases. Learning the hows and whys of these scenarios calls for a different kind of class: one teaching both civics and the math behind elections.

Lead Speaker

Breedeen Pickford-Murray, Ms.

Co-Speaker

Craig Butz, The Bay School of San Francisco

Audience

10 to 12

Topics

Building on Students’ Strengths: Practices That Challenge, Engage, and Empower

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