alleryWhat is the main goal of ethnomathematics?
AReplace school maths
BRank cultures by skill
CLink culture and mathematics
DAbolish written numerals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Link culture and mathematics
1. Its goal is to deepen understanding of both culture and mathematics.
2. It mainly leads to an appreciation of the connections between the two.
3. It does not aim to replace school maths or rank cultures.
_Source: Wikipedia, Ethnomathematics, Lead section_
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