Debate 34 - Should Politics Be Avoided in Math Class?

Text us your thoughts!At the time of this recording, we are in an election year and political ads are everywhere. As we get closer to November 2024, it is harder and harder to avoid. Now, while you may not think of math as a course that intersects with political topics, teachers may find it coming up in many ways. So for this episode we gathered a panel of educators to give us advice on this, addressing the question: Should politics be avoided in math class?Follow Dee Crescitelli on Social Media: @dcrescitelliFollow Crystal Watson on Social Media: @_CrystalMWatsonCheck out Crystal’s Website: crystalmwatson.comFollow Matt Baker on Social Media: @stoodle (and @mrbakersmathclass on Instagram)Some resources mentioned include:Facing HistorySkew the ScriptSlow Reveal GraphsListened to the episode? Now, it’s your turn to share! Find us on Social Media: @DebateMath to share your thoughts.Don’t forget to check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!Keep up with all the latest info by following @DebateMath or going to debatemath.com. Follow us @Rob_Baier & @cluzniak. And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!