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Learning to be critical with mathematics: body mass index

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This paper presents part of an investigation from the first author’s master, whose aim was to discuss how Critical Mathematics Education in school contributes to the formation of critical and responsible citizens. The empirical basis of this study consisted in the implementation of a learning scenario which purpose was to work with students the critical analysis of some news in newspapers and magazines, whose topics were focused on Body Mass Index. Given the stated purpose of the study, we choose a qualitative research methodology with interpretative nature.

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Critical mathematics education Critical citizens . Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e da Engenharia

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Abreu, S. & Fernandes, E. (2015). Learning to be critical with mathematics: body mass index. In Hands-on Science: brightening our future. Costa MF, Dorrío BV (Eds) Hands-on Science Network, (184-187).

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Hands-on Science Network

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