How Long to Read The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas

How Long Does it Take to Read The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 45 minutes to read The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas by Abdul Karim Bangura

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book by renowned scholar Dr Abdul Karim Bangura combines linguistics and mathematics to show how and why African-centred mathematical ideas can be a driving force in Africa’s development efforts. Bangura explores the concept that Africa has been the centre of the History of Mathematics for thousands of years, as the civilizations that emerged across the continent developed contributions which would enrich both ancient and modern understanding of nature through mathematics. However, scholars and other professionals working in the field of mathematics education in Africa have identified a plethora of issues in carrying out their tasks. This is highlighted by one of the most compelling arguments in the book, which is that a major reason for these problems is the fact that the African mother tongues has been greatly neglected in the teaching of mathematics in the continent. Bangura asserts that a change has to be made in order for Africa to benefit from the exceptional opportunities mathematics offer, showing that, even if there is a great body of work connecting linguistics and mathematics, few analyses have been performed on the link between African languages and mathematics—and the ones that have been made are not theoretically-grounded on linguistics. Thus, the book begins by identifying the objects of study of linguistics and mathematics, and delineates which ones they have in common. Next, since the object of study of linguistics is language, the nine design features of language are employed to examine each of the objects as it pertains to African languages. After that, mathematical ideas of sustainability and those of tipping points are suggested as means to help Africa’s development efforts.

How long is The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas?

The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas by Abdul Karim Bangura is 402 pages long, and a total of 101,304 words.

This makes it 136% the length of the average book. It also has 124% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 13 minutes to read The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas aloud.

What Reading Level is The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas?

The African Mother Tongue and Mathematical Ideas is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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