A Comparative Study of Quadrilaterals Topic Content in Mathematics Textbooks between Malaysia and South Korea

Autor/inn/en	Abdullah, Abdul Halim; Shin, Bomi
Titel	A Comparative Study of Quadrilaterals Topic Content in Mathematics Textbooks between Malaysia and South Korea
Quelle	In: Journal on Mathematics Education, 10 (2019) 3, S.315-340 (26 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2087-8885
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Instruction; Comparative Education; Foreign Countries; Textbooks; Plane Geometry; Geometric Concepts; Achievement Tests; International Assessment; Mathematics Achievement; Elementary Secondary Education; Mathematics Tests; Correlation; Thinking Skills; Problem Solving; Difficulty Level; Malaysia; South Korea; Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Vergleichende Erziehungswissenschaft; Ausland; Textbook; Text book; Schulbuch; Lehrbuch; Planimetrie; Elementare Geometrie; Achievement test; Achievement; Testing; Test; Tests; Leistungsbeurteilung; Leistungsüberprüfung; Leistung; Testdurchführung; Testen; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Korrelation; Denkfähigkeit; Problemlösen; Schwierigkeitsgrad; Korea; Republik
Abstract	This study compares Malaysian and Korean geometry content in mathematics textbooks to help explain the differences that have been found consistently between the achievement levels of Malaysian and South Korean students in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Studies have shown that the use of textbooks can affect students' mathematics achievements, especially in the field of geometry. Furthermore, to date, there has been no comparison of geometry content in Malaysian and Korean textbooks. Two textbooks used in the lower secondary education system in Malaysia and South Korea were referred. The topic of quadrilaterals was chosen for comparison, and the topic's chapter in the South Korean textbook has been translated into English. The findings show four main aspects that distinguish how quadrilaterals are taught between the two countries. These aspects include the composition of quadrilaterals topics, the depth of concept exploration activities, the integration of deductive reasoning in the learning content and the difficulty level of mathematics problems given at the end of the chapter. In this regard, we recommend the Division of Curriculum Development of the Malaysian Ministry of Education reviews the geometry content of mathematics textbook used today to suit the curriculum proven to produce students who excel in international assessments. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01