DAHSC · Mathematics
Liberatory Mathematics
Lower secondary (ages 12–14) Ages 11–16 48 hours en
Number, algebra and geometry taught through African architecture, trade and music.
Term plan of 12 weeks. Homework + live problem studio.
Curriculum family: Decolonise Africa Homework School Curriculum
Course overview
This Mathematics course connects core university concepts to African contexts, practical inquiry and community-based application. Learners work through guided readings, a weekly studio and an applied final task.
Learning outcomes
Explain key Mathematics concepts; analyse evidence and assumptions; apply methods to an African case; communicate findings clearly; reflect on ethics, power and community impact.
Weekly outline
Week 1: Orientation and local context; Week 2: Core concepts; Week 3: Methods and evidence; Week 4: African case study; Week 5: Applied project; Week 6: Assessment and reflection.
Assessment
Weekly activities 30%; participation and peer response 20%; applied final project 50%.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite. Learners need curiosity, regular study time and access to weekly course materials.
Course media
Exams and assessment papers
No exam papers are available for download yet. Exam papers and results will appear here when a teacher publishes them.
Weekly lessons
| Week | Lesson | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 — Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 2 | Week 2 — Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 3 | Week 3 — Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 4 | Week 4 — Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 5 | Week 5 — Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 6 | Week 6 — Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 7 | Unit 7 - a local case study: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 8 | Unit 8 - comparison across places: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 9 | Unit 9 - voice and representation: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 10 | Unit 10 - ethics and responsibility: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 11 | Unit 11 - systems and relationships: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 12 | Unit 12 - patterns and interpretation: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 13 | Unit 13 - measurement and proportion: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 14 | Unit 14 - change over time: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 15 | Unit 15 - power and access: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 16 | Unit 16 - community strengths: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 17 | Unit 17 - primary sources and lived experience: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 18 | Unit 18 - research questions: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 19 | Unit 19 - organising evidence: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 20 | Unit 20 - mid-course synthesis: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 21 | Unit 21 - language and meaning: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 22 | Unit 22 - identity and community memory: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 23 | Unit 23 - land, environment and place: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 24 | Unit 24 - technology and access: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 25 | Unit 25 - designing a fair process: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 26 | Unit 26 - creative practice: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 27 | Unit 27 - problem definition: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 28 | Unit 28 - hypotheses and explanations: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 29 | Unit 29 - testing and revision: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 30 | Unit 30 - collaboration: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 31 | Unit 31 - communicating to an audience: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 32 | Unit 32 - visuals, numbers and media: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 33 | Unit 33 - resources and sustainability: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 34 | Unit 34 - rights and dignity: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 35 | Unit 35 - regional connections: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 36 | Unit 36 - project proposal: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 37 | Unit 37 - project purpose: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 38 | Unit 38 - project consultation: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 39 | Unit 39 - project preparation: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 40 | Unit 40 - project milestone one: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 41 | Unit 41 - constructive feedback: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 42 | Unit 42 - improving after feedback: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 43 | Unit 43 - quality and standards: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 44 | Unit 44 - risk and safety: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 45 | Unit 45 - leadership and responsibility: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 46 | Unit 46 - African innovation: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 47 | Unit 47 - professional application: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 48 | Unit 48 - project milestone two: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 49 | Unit 49 - accessible knowledge: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 50 | Unit 50 - self-assessment: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 51 | Unit 51 - debate and evidence: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 52 | Unit 52 - policy and collective action: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 53 | Unit 53 - livelihoods and value: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 54 | Unit 54 - health and wellbeing: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 55 | Unit 55 - climate resilience: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 56 | Unit 56 - heritage and future generations: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 57 | Unit 57 - digital literacy: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 58 | Unit 58 - community review: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 59 | Unit 59 - project milestone three: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 60 | Unit 60 - independent inquiry: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 61 | Unit 61 - theory and practice: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 62 | Unit 62 - uncertainty and limitations: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 63 | Unit 63 - future pathways: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 64 | Unit 64 - justice and reciprocity: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 65 | Unit 65 - clear presentation: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 66 | Unit 66 - project rehearsal: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 67 | Unit 67 - final evidence: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 68 | Unit 68 - applied project completion: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 69 | Unit 69 - public storytelling: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 70 | Unit 70 - teacher conference: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 71 | Unit 71 - exam preparation: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 72 | Unit 72 - practice assessment: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 73 | Unit 73 - correcting misconceptions: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 74 | Unit 74 - peer teaching: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 75 | Unit 75 - course synthesis: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 76 | Unit 76 - learning portfolio: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 77 | Unit 77 - community action: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 78 | Unit 78 - learner voice: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 79 | Unit 79 - assessment submission: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 80 | Unit 80 - mentorship and lifelong learning: Liberatory Mathematics Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Liberatory Mathematics. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
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