Why do math?

Math gives us tools to think critically and explore challenging questions: to critique inequities in the world (e.g. statistics), develop ways to fix these inequities (e.g. mathematical modeling), and dream of what could be (e.g. the axiomatic nature of math, where we get to make up the "reality").

Who does Math?

Everyone has the ability and right to engage in deep mathematical thinking, regardless of identity markers, age, experience, and current content knowledge. We acknowledge that math has been used—and continues to be used—as a tool of oppression, but see math as a tool for justice: a mechanism to critique social constructs, promote positive change, and empower.

What does it mean to do math?

G.H. Hardy called mathematicians “makers of patterns.” The axiomatic nature of math allows us to play, including constructing and adapting problem spaces. Math also lends opportunities to discover and make sense of truths in existing or constructed problem spaces, including the world around us.

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