Centering Humanity in Mathematics
I’m Nicole L. Fonger — a professor, researcher, and mom working at the intersection of math education, justice, and community. This is where I link research and practice, and share what I’m learning along the way.
About Nicole
Yoga has been my constant companion since I embraced it in my twenties. Over the last five decades, I’ve had the privilege of immersing myself in various yoga styles: Kundalini yoga, Power yoga, and Bikram yoga.
Upcoming Retreats
5 Day Saṃsāra Yoga Retreat
Feb 14, 2024
Saṃsāra, the eternal dance of birth and rebirth, an unending cycle woven into the fabric of existence. All levels of yogis are embraced on this transformative journey. Embracing the profound essence of Saṃsāra, we embark on a holistic exploration, intertwining the external and internal realms through a harmonious blend of dynamic morning yoga and introspective Yin Yoga every night.
3 Day Private Silence Yoga Retreat
Feb 14, 2024
Silence, a profound sanctuary that transcends the spoken word, becomes the guiding force in our 3-day Private Silence Yoga Retreat. This intimate journey is an invitation for all levels of yogis to embrace the transformative power of quietude. In the cocoon of silence, we navigate the depths of our being, finding solace and rejuvenation.
This blog started with my yoga journey. Since then I became a certified yoga instructor and have recently began organising small group lessons and retreats. Join this incredible journey with me.
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From the blog
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Shifting perspectives.
In my journey of becoming a mathematics educator, one lesson I’ve learned over and over, is that your perspective matters. In this series of sketchnotes I share how my perspective on what counts as meaningful mathematics learning and teaching has shifted over time.
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Meaningful math literacy.
Do what brings you joy. This mantra of centering joy has guided me to create a book that centers visualizations of many different ways to support and understand meaningful mathematics literacy. Next week I’ll be sharing some of the key ideas I develop in that book. Join me for this Free Webinar, Tuesday, April 15,…
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What is algebra?
What counts as meaningful algebra? Who is supported to learn algebra meaningfully? I’m excited to share a compilation of research and practice through the visual strategy of sketchnotes in a forthcoming book. Please reach out for inquiries about workshops and events. Fonger, N. L. (2024). Making algebra meaningful: A visual approach to math literacy for…
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“It was meaningful because…”
“It was meaningful because this is now my home” – research, design, and evaluation of meaningful math lessons at the undergraduate level. A zine.
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Culturally and historically responsive math tasks.
Here are the most recent iterations of the math tasks we use with youth and young adults. These lessons were collaboratively developed by the Antiracist Algebra Coalition, the Syracuse Truth Seekers, and the Meaningful Math Research Group at Syracuse University. Social and Environmental Justice Math Tasks Highway 81, Redlining, and White Flight, Population Trends, Linear…
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Cultivating math genius.
How do you cultivate students’ math genius? Through intentional designs for learning that build skills from students’ identities, that grow intellect and criticality, and that spark joy.
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A Sense of Place.
Teachers, students, education leaders, and researchers in Syracuse, NY came together at Cafe Sankofa on May 7, 2022 for “A Sense of Place” event.
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Are you white? (a Zine)
Are you white? Are you interested in learning about race and racism? Check out this zine as a way to learn more.
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How do you get started in community-engaged scholarship?
Community-Engaged Scholarship is about the co-creation of knowledge. It’s about being in relationship.
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What is Community-Engaged Scholarship?
I like to think of the “work” of linking research and practice along a continuum. This continuum may have at one extreme <use-inspired> research and at the ether, <community-engaged scholarship>. For me, I’ve learned from folks in the humanities and public scholars and artists, that community-engaged scholarship is intentional in disrupting power dynamics. Sometimes as…
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Joy in math is possible.
All images are copyright by the author, Nicole L. Fonger (c) 2021. You are welcome to use these images under a creative Commons License. However, please cite these resources accordingly.
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Rx. Breathe, nature, self-care.
Each of us has a story, has been stuck, has suffered affliction of one form or another. Our challenge then, remains an opportunity. See one another. Hold space for one another. Be. When you are in that place in you, and I am in that place in me, we are one.
Nicole L. Fonger 