The Rational Numbers in Chile’s Primary School Curricula (1974-2012)

 

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Authors: González-Peñaloza, Camila, Castro-Rodríguez, Elena, Piñeiro, Juan Luis
Format: artículo
Status:Versión publicada
Publication Date:2023
Description:Purpose. The article presents a descriptive-comparative analysis of how rational numbers are taught in four mathematics programs developed in Chile from 1974 to 2012, encompassing from third to sixth grade (ages 8-12). Methods. The learning objectives were analyzed based on the notion of fractions, decimals, and percentages, following the standards set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM, 2003). Content analysis was used as the method. Results. Most of the notions and understanding the rational number are recurrent aspects across the programs. However, they vary in their flexible use, representations, calculation and solving problems processes. Discussion. The observed evolution in the topic is found to be related to social changes and educational policies during the time period.
Country:Portal de Revistas UNA
Institution:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
Language:Español
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OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.www.una.ac.cr:article/17247
Online Access:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/EDUCARE/article/view/17247
Keyword:Curriculum analysis
primary education
curriculum guidelines
rational number
Análisis curricular
educación primaria
documentos curriculares
números racionales
Análise curricular
ensino fundamental
números racionais