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Influential Black Mathematicians: Then and Now

Authored by Munawer Sultana

Mathematics

9th Grade

CCSS covered

Influential Black Mathematicians: Then and Now
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of a mathematician?

To solve problems using data and formulas

To teach mathematics in schools

To design computer software

To conduct scientific experiments

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of mathematical doctoral degrees are received by Black Americans?

15%

10%

Less than 1%

5%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university does John Urschel currently teach at?

Harvard

Stanford

Yale

MIT

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Candice Price known for co-founding?

Women in Mathematics

Black Mathematicians Society

STEM for All

Mathematically Gifted and Black

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What field does Edray Goins focus on?

Number theory and algebraic geometry

Astrophysics

Biochemistry

Computer science

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mae Jemison's notable achievement in space exploration?

First Black astronaut to orbit the Earth

First woman to pilot a space shuttle

First Black woman to travel into space

First woman to walk on the moon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Annie Easley's role at NASA?

Satellite engineer

Mission control director

Astronaut

Human computer and rocket scientist

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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