Research on Modeling of China's Current Mathematics Textbooks in Grade 3 to 6

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Title: Research on Modeling of China's Current Mathematics Textbooks in Grade 3 to 6
Language: English
Authors: Lijun Wei, Qianqian Xiu, Danhua Zhou, Zhonghou Wang, Jingying Wang (ORCID 0000-0002-6109-7542), Huijuan Yang
Source: SAGE Open. 2024 14(3).
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Grade 3
Primary Education
Grade 4
Intermediate Grades
Grade 5
Middle Schools
Grade 6
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Textbook Evaluation, Content Analysis, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Materials
Geographic Terms: China
DOI: 10.1177/21582440241266305
ISSN: 2158-2440
Abstract: Mathematical modeling plays an important role in improving students' interests and attitudes in reasoning, communicating and solving problems. In order to understand modeling in the popular mathematics textbooks for primary schools in China, this study developed a modeling framework for K-12 mathematics textbooks, and used content analysis method to analyze China's current textbooks of primary mathematics in grades 3 to 6. The results showed that the samples follow a gradual development principle in terms of "content level,""appearing location," and "representation mode," but the scientificity of model content level needs to be enhanced. In the four stages of modeling, the contents for cultivating students' high-order thinking ability need to be further enriched. It is also suggested that more mathematical background knowledge should be covered in future textbook compilations.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1442560
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Mathematical modeling plays an important role in improving students' interests and attitudes in reasoning, communicating and solving problems. In order to understand modeling in the popular mathematics textbooks for primary schools in China, this study developed a modeling framework for K-12 mathematics textbooks, and used content analysis method to analyze China's current textbooks of primary mathematics in grades 3 to 6. The results showed that the samples follow a gradual development principle in terms of "content level,""appearing location," and "representation mode," but the scientificity of model content level needs to be enhanced. In the four stages of modeling, the contents for cultivating students' high-order thinking ability need to be further enriched. It is also suggested that more mathematical background knowledge should be covered in future textbook compilations.
ISSN:2158-2440
DOI:10.1177/21582440241266305