Analysis of the Content of the Mathematics Textbook for the Eighth Grade in the State of Kuwait According to NCTM Standards
Assistant professor of curriculum and teaching methods, Amman Arab University, Jordan
Imad Al-Zuhairi
Professor in Department of Mathematics, Amman Arab University, Jordan
Wafaa Ayed Al Aid
Assistant Professor in Amman Arab University/ College of Educational and Psychological Sciences/ Jordan
May Al-Shaikhli
Associate professor in Department of English Language and Translation, Amman Arab University, Amman, Jordan
AL-Faroq Omar AlKhawaldeh
Student candidate at Amman Arab University
Abstract
The research aims to analyze the content of the eighth-grade textbook in the State of Kuwait in light of the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). The researchers used the descriptive analytical method, and the research sample consisted of a mathematics textbook for the eighth grade in the State of Kuwait. The researchers used a prepared content analysis tool based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards for process standards, “Standards for Connecting, Representing, and Mathematical Communication.” The validity and reliability of the analysis tool was confirmed. The research concluded that eighth-grade mathematics textbooks included the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in varying proportions. Among the most important recommendations is conducting more research and studies on mathematics curricula, especially in the field of mathematical communication, and the need for mathematics textbook authors to be informed of the standards issued by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). ) in planning and developing mathematics curricula and the extent to which books take into account these standards due to their importance, and reconsidering the weaknesses in eighth-grade mathematics books and enhancing the strength point.