Honors Program
Honors Program: Theses
First Advisor
Dr. Yvonne Lai
Date of this Version
5-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Citation
Logans, Nadjia. "Equity vs. Excellence: Dichotomy or Duo?" Undergraduate Honors Thesis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2025.
Abstract
In this thesis, I investigate recent changes in mathematics education and how these developments connect to the principles of equity and excellence. I place a special focus on “active learning” methods. My methodology primarily consisted of interviews with educators, along with analyzing literature from math education researchers. I first define and explain the motivations behind active learning instruction methods. Next, I explore not only how instructors define equity and excellence but how educators perceive the role of the two principles within education. Finally, I challenge the pervasive media portrayal of equity and excellence as being mutually exclusive. Instead, I find that the two principles complement each other within the classroom and enrich students’ learning experience.
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Higher Education Commons, Mathematics Commons
Comments
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