Use of Real-World Contexts in Instructional Materials Designed by Pre-University Mathematics Teachers

Zheng Han Hans Tan and Tin, Lam Toh and Lay, Yoon Fah (2023) Use of Real-World Contexts in Instructional Materials Designed by Pre-University Mathematics Teachers. DINAMIKA Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar, 15. pp. 91-101.

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Abstract

Pre-university education in Singapore serves as a bridge between secondary and university education. Despite its importance in the Singapore education system, few studies have been conducted on Singapore pre-university mathematics. We also notice that problems in real-world contexts have been increasingly emphasized in the Singapore mathematics curriculum. In this paper, we study the infusion of real-world contexts in the design of instructional materials in a typical pre-university institution, with a focus on the topic of vectors. The real-world contexts used in the instructional materials are categorized into neutral contexts or real-life experiences, where each of these categories has their benefits. These include the potential to raise students’ awareness that mathematics can be used to solve real-world problems and explain real-world phenomena. Their alignment to the Singapore mathematics syllabus and 21st Century Competencies is also discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Pre-university mathematics, Real-world contexts, Instructional materials, Vectors
Subjects:	L Education > LA History of education > LA5-2396 History of education > LA410-2284 Other regions or countries Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA1-939 Mathematics
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Education
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	16 Feb 2024 15:05
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2024 15:05
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38264

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