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Publication Date: 2021-Sep
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Cultural Historical Analysis of Iranian School Mathematics Curriculum: The Role of Computational Thinking
Rafiepour, Abolfazl; Farsani, Danyal
Journal on Mathematics Education, v12 n3 p411-426 Sep 2021
In this paper, six mathematics curriculum changes in Iran will be reviewed, spanning from 1900 until the present time. At first, change forces, barriers, and the main features of each curriculum reform will be represented. The first five curriculum changes are described briefly and the sixth and most recent curriculum reform will be elaborated. In this paper, we call the last reform as contemporary school mathematics curriculum change. This recent (contemporary) curriculum reform will be explained in more detail, followed by a discussion of the effect of globalization and research finding in the field of mathematics and mathematics education (in the Iranian mathematics curriculum). In total, three key ideas are distinguished as an effect of globalization which is "New Math", "International Comparative Studies", and "Computational Thinking". Finally, the paper comments on the necessity of paying more attention to information and communication technology as part of globalization; in particular, recall policy-makers to consider "Computational Thinking" as an important component of future curriculum design.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Computation, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, Global Approach, Educational History, Achievement Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Textbooks
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Iran
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Program for International Student Assessment; Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
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