Questions tagged [curriculum]
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Where can I find a comparison of mathematical subjects taught for primary and secondary school around the world?
I have been searching this for a long time, but most of what I find spends more time on cultural aspects and what is expected from the teacher, etc. Perhaps this is really trivial to find, but I am ...
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What is the controversial 8th grade algebra mentioned on this answer?
An answer on this site mentions that it would be more appropriate to criticize
Efforts to force kids to take algebra at lower and lower ages, such as attempts in California to make all kids take ...
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Compare depth and scope of math syllabus between Malaysia's STPM, Gao Kao and A level
Are the math syllabi of these three exams comparable? Which syllabus' scope is wider and deeper? Which helps students to be better prepared for math in undergraduate level?
I believe that A level is ...
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How is cooperative learning being used in vector calculus, and what are the origins of this work?
I'm doing some research about cooperative learning in vector calculus.
It seems like what cooperative learning in calculus is referred to varies over time. In 1987, there was an MAA book, Calculus ...
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Which countries adopt metacognition in their official math curricula?
I know Singapore and Brazil explicitly adopt metacognition as one of their maths curricular pillars.
The relevance of metacognition is recognized by OECD that has written a state-of-the-art report ...
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Are there any studies evaluating the impact of the Mathematics Vision Project?
I have found very little online that compares & critiques the MVP vs traditional
curricula. Any suggestions & pointers would be welcomed.
The MVP is an implementation of Common Core Standards ...
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Why is combinatorics not a part of the Tripos?
I do not officially study mathematics, so I always rely on what's on the internet. Specifically, I follow the schedules of the Tripos – the math program at Cambridge, supposedly one of the most ...
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Teaching Quantifiers Before Logical Connectives
In this short question, I would like to ask whether it is possibly good to teach quantifier before logical connectives in a logic introduction lecture?
I know there is a relationship between them but ...
