Intro; Series Editors' Introduction; Contents; Editors and Contributors; 1 School Mathematics Curricular Reform: An Asian Experience; 1.1 Background; 1.2 Purpose of the Book; 1.3 School Mathematics Curricula; 1.4 Glimpses of Mathematics Curricular Reforms in Asia; 1.4.1 On Content; 1.4.2 On Learners' Affective Dimension and the Learning Process; 1.4.3 Other Emerging Trends; 1.5 Potential Lessons to be Learned; 1.5.1 Chapter Contributions; 1.5.2 "So What?": More Take-Aways; 1.6 Looking Forward; References; Part I; Part1; 2 Evolution of Singapore's School Mathematics Curriculum
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2.1 Introduction2.2 Developments that Shaped the Education System in the Last Six Decades; 2.2.1 1946-1965: Conflict-Resolution and Quantitative Expansion (Yip, Eng & Yap, 1990); 2.2.2 1965-1978: Qualitative Consolidation (Yip et al., 1990); 2.2.3 1978-1984: Refinements and New Strides (Yip et al., 1990); 2.2.4 1984-1996: Towards Excellence in Schools (Yip et al., 1990); 2.2.5 1996-2013: The Way Forward ... (Kaur, 2002); 2.3 Developments in School Mathematics Curriculum During the Last Six Decades; 2.3.1 Diverse Beginnings ... ; 2.3.2 Keeping in Line with World Trends
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2.3.3 Mathematics for Every Child2.3.4 Consolidation of Content; 2.3.5 Mathematics for Knowledge Based Economies; 2.4 Mathematics Courses at School; 2.4.1 Primary School Mathematics; 2.4.2 Secondary School Mathematics; 2.5 Singapore's Performance in TIMSS and PISA; 2.6 Concluding Remarks; References; 3 New School Mathematics Curricula, PISA and PMRI in Indonesia; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Why Curriculum 2013?; 3.3 Changes Effected in Curriculum 2013; 3.4 Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Indonesia (PMRI); 3.4.1 The Theory; 3.4.2 History of PMRI; 3.4.3 Curriculum Development in PMRI; 3.5 Conclusion
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Strand 5: Data Analysis and ProbabilityStrand 5: Data Analysis and Probability; Strand 6: Mathematical Skills and Processes; References; Part II; Part2; 5 Incorporating National Assessment into Curriculum Design and Instruction: An Approach in Japan; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Designing School Mathematics Curricula; 5.3 Designing a School Mathematics Curriculum in Japan; 5.3.1 Planning and Implementing the Japanese Course of Study; 5.3.2 Assessing the CS; 5.4 Implementation of the NAAA; 5.4.1 Aim of the Assessment; 5.4.2 Content of the Assessment; 5.4.3 Method of Implementation
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This book sheds light on school mathematics curricula in Asian countries, including their design and the recent reforms that have been initiated. By discussing and analyzing various problematic aspects of curriculum development and implementation in a number of East and South Asian countries and offering insights into these countries' unique approaches to supplementing school mathematics curricula, it contributes to shaping effective policies for implementation, assessment and monitoring of curricula. The book covers a wide range of issues: curriculum design, localization of curricula, directions of curricular reforms, mathematics textbooks, assessment within the curriculum and teachers' professional development, which are of interest to a wide international audience.