Shelly M. Jones - Women Who Count Honoring African American Women Mathematicians

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary aim of Dr. Shelly Jones's book 'Women Who Count'?
To introduce children to the work of African American women mathematicians
To provide advanced mathematical theories for college students
To discuss the history of mathematics in ancient civilizations
To offer a comprehensive guide to modern mathematical techniques
2.
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Which movie inspired Dr. Shelly Jones to write her book?
A Beautiful Mind
Good Will Hunting
Hidden Figures
The Imitation Game
3.
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Who was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in mathematics?
Dorothy Vaughn
Katherine Johnson
Euphemia Lofton Haynes
Christine Darden
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Which college did both Euphemia Lofton Haynes and Evelyn Boyd Granville attend?
Yale University
Smith College
Spelman College
Harvard University
5.
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What is one of the mathematical concepts included in the book's activities?
Linear Algebra
Calculus
Tessellations
Quantum Mechanics
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How can teachers use 'Women Who Count' in their classrooms?
As a novel for literature classes
As a guide for science experiments
As a resource during Black History Month and Women's History Month
As a textbook for advanced mathematics
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What does Dr. Jones hope students will learn from her book?
The history of European mathematicians
The basics of computer programming
The achievements of African American women in mathematics
The importance of sports in education
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