The importance of using locally available materials when teaching maths has been revealed in findings from 15 years of research into mathematics education in rural settings. Rutindo School, a primary school in Masindi, Western Uganda, we have refined this approach by involving local teachers and learners in the process of scouting around their homes and environment to identify cultural objects, and creatively linking them to mathematical concepts. Rutindo supported teachers to translate these links into lesson plans that employ new methods of teaching primary maths concepts. With Australian Aid support, Rutindo has trained 30 teachers across 4 schools in these new teaching methods, contributing to improved numeracy skills for 1,042 primary school students.
With a large and growing refugee population, around 1.8 million people face food insecurity, malnutrition, as well as limited access to healthcare, sanitation, and livelihood opportunities, making access to quality education even more challenging. Rutindo School’s Maths + Culture project improves the teaching of maths, even in emergencies.
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