Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education
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Journal

Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education


Volume
& Issue

Volume 4, Issue 3


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Pages

131-147


DOI

Article

A Comparative Analysis of Quadratics Unit in Singaporean, Turkish and IBDP Mathematics Textbooks


Authors

Reyhan Sağlam* Affiliation:
Mathematics Teacher, Private Erzurum Bilkent High School
and Cengiz Alacaci


Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare the contents of the chapters on quadratics in three mathematics textbooks selected from Turkey, Singapore, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) through content analysis. The analysis of mathematical content showed that the three textbooks have different approaches and priorities in terms of the positions of chapters and weights of the quadratics units, and the time allocated to them within the respective curricular programs. It was also found that the Turkish textbook covers a greater number of learning outcomes targeted for quadratics among the three mathematics syllabi, showing a detailed treatment of the topic compared to the other two textbooks.


Keywords

Content analysis, international comparative studies, mathematics textbooks


Citation

Sağlam, R. & Alacaci, C. (2012). A comparative analysis of quadratics unit in singaporean, turkish and IBDP mathematics textbooks. Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education, 4(3), 131–147.

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