Abstract:
This presentation will unpack how the discipline of mathematics, rightly understood in a Christian context, equips students to do justice, love kindness, and walk in humility with God (Micah 6:8). This presentation will expand on the experience of Regents School of Austin in shaping the philosophy of its mathematics program around several key works: Math for Human Flourishing, Citizen Math, Building Thinking Classrooms, and Beauty for Truth’s Sake. Several practical examples from the Regents curriculum will be shared to demonstrate how the ideal of integrating faith and Christian service into the math classroom becomes a reality that is meaningful for students.
Presentation:
Regents Documents:
Regents Math Department Philosophy
Regents Math Catechism (blog post on catechism in the classroom) (videos of students reciting)
Resources:
Mathematics for Human Flourishing
Something They Will Never Forget
GOD & MATH: Thinking Christianly About Math Education 