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I tried to review the teaching of mathematics in schools, to make sure that the teachers understood the new concept which was already in use in Europ… - Grace Alele-Williams
" "I tried to review the teaching of mathematics in schools, to make sure that the teachers understood the new concept which was already in use in Europe and America. I think we made an appreciable progress. But one of the saddest days of my life was the day the federal commissioner announced in 1978 that modern mathematics was abolished in schools.
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About Grace Alele-Williams
Grace Alele-Williams (16 December 1932 – 25 March 2022) was a professor of mathematics education, who made history as the first woman to become vice-chancellor at the University of Benin and first Nigerian woman to receive a doctorate degree.
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Grace Awani Alele
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Prof (Mrs) Grace Alele-Williams
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