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Yang, Der-Ching; Tseng, Yi-Kuan; Wang, Tzu-Ling – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2017
This study analyzed geometry problems in four middle-grade mathematics textbook series from Taiwan, Singapore, Finland, and the United States, while exploring the expectations for students' learning experiences with these problems. An analytical framework developed for mathematics textbook problem analysis had three dimensions: representation…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cross Cultural Studies, Textbooks, Mathematics Instruction
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Erbas, Ayhan Kursat; Alacaci, Cengiz; Bulut, Mehmet – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2012
The purpose of this study was to compare 6th grade Turkish, Singapore, and American mathematics textbooks in terms of certain features of textbook design. Textbooks were compared based on their visual design, text density, internal organization, weights of curriculum strands, topics covered, and content presentation. The results revealed varied…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Comparative Analysis, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 6
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Chen, Chi Wai Jason – International Journal of Music Education, 2015
This study is to investigate the effectiveness of using mobile devices such as iPhone/iPad/android phone/tablet to facilitate mobile learning in aural skills. The application "Auralbook" was designed in 2011 by an engineer/musician to use mobile devices to learn aural skills. This application enables students to sing, record, clap and…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices
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Yang, Der-Ching; Reys, Robert E.; Wu, Li-Lin – School Science and Mathematics, 2010
This research examined the presentation of fractions in textbooks used by fifth and sixth graders in Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States. The specific textbooks examined were "My Pals Are Here! Maths" (MPHM) in Singapore; "Kung Hsung" (KH) in Taiwan; and "Mathematics in Context" (MiC) in the USA. Results show the…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Foreign Countries, Grade 6, Mathematics Instruction