Suggestions for Public Schools
The presence of Christ through Christian teachers is needed in both nonpublic and public schools. While there are regulations in a public-school setting which must be adhered to, Christian teachers can bear witness to Christ in genuine ways. Many of the ideas presented in this framework can be tweaked to bear witness to Christian themes without being overtly Christian and breaking the professional requirements in a public-school setting. The through-line of Image-Reflector is likely too overt; however, a majority of the questions can be altered in each throughline as seen below. New text is in italics and deleted text is struck through.
God-Worshipper
How can we worship God through mathematics?
Can we worship God in the way that we do mathematics?
How can we use math as a tool to learn more about God’s attributes the world?
Idolatry-Discerner
Can mathematics be a tool to discern idols what is important in my own life?
How can mathematics be used for good or evil?
How does mathematics help find truth?
Earth-Keeper
How is mathematics a tool to care for the earth?
How can mathematics help us be good stewards earth keepers?
How can we use mathematical thinking to care for the earth?
Beauty-Creator
How can mathematics be seen as an art?
How does mathematics reflect the beauty of creation?
How do we move beyond seeing beauty to creating beauty?
Is mathematics created, invented, or discovered?
Justice-Seeker
How can we use mathematics to meet the needs of the world?
How can mathematics be a tool to seek justice?
How can mathematics be used to bring restoration?
Creation-Enjoyer
How can mathematics help us explore and learn about creation the earth?
How can we enjoy creation the earth through thinking mathematically?
Servant-Worker
How is mathematics a tool to serve others?
How does mathematics allow us to be effective servant workers as we serve others?
How is mathematics a language that helps communicate?
How can we use patterns and relationships to serve?
Community-Builder
How can we reflect the body of Christ show love in how we do mathematics together?
How do other communities use mathematics?
How can understanding and using mathematics help build community?
Order-Discoverer
Who made mathematics?
What do we learn about God’s character when we study mathematics?
What patterns and relationships did God embed in creation do you observe in mathematics?
How can we use patterns and relationships to serve?