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The Textbook Analysis on Multiplication:The Case of Japan, Singapore and Thailand
Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
Center for Research in Mathematics Education, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- 1 Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- 2 Center for Research in Mathematics Education, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Abstract
This paper analyzes the presentation of multiplication in elementary textbooks from Japan, Singapore and Thailand. The methodology consisted of content analysis comparing the overall structure and sequence of topics and how to introduce the meaning of multiplication. We identified both similarities and differences among the three countries.
KeywordsMultiplicationMathematics TextbookContent AnalysisComparative Study
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