The Textbook Analysis on Multiplication:The Case of Japan, Singapore and Thailand

Suttharat Boonlerts, Maitree Inprasitha

Center for Research in Mathematics Education, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

DOI: 10.4236/ce.2013.44038                

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.

Keywords

Multiplication; Mathematics Textbook; Content Analysis; Comparative Study

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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