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Counted Out

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The fundamental importance of mathematics in the C21, the way we think about it, and, crucially, the way we go about teaching it, doesn’t add up. That’s the thesis behind Vicki Abeles’ documentary, a film persuasive enough to have you questioning basic principles and rethinking the whole equation. Why are we dividing classes between “math kids” and the rest when data and algorithms run our world? Revolutionary teaching practices are opening up the subject to curious minds and breaking down deeply entrenched barriers to access. Math is a language for proving things, without it, we’re going to struggle to make our voices count.

Director

Vicki Abeles

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Country of Origin

USA

Year

2024

Language

English

19+
89 min

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Screenwriter

Vicki Abeles, Michael Chandler

Cinematography

Jessica Gallegos, Clare Major, Mark Smith

Editor

Michael Chandler, Amy Ferraris

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