THE INFLUENCE OF OTHER COUNTRIES MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM ON MALAYSIA MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

o NUFFIELD MATHEMATICS PROJECT (NMP) o SCOTTISH MATHEMATICS GROUP (SMG) o SCHOOL MATHEMATICS PROJECT (SMP) o SCHOOL MATHEMATICS STUDY GROUP (SMSG)

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 NUFFIELD MATHEMATICS PROJECT (NMP)

INTRODUCTION
Introduced in 1964 for primary schools in Britain Financed by the Nuffield Foundation and supported by the British Education Ministry.

MAIN AIM
To introduce a new approach and new method of teaching and learning of Maths for primary school students.

THE PIAGET LEARNING THEORY

I listen, I forget ; I see, I remember ; I do, I understand The learning of Maths through concrete experience and the cognitive development of a pupil aged between 6 to 12 was essential

CHANGES
Primary School Maths Syllabus was rearranged from being : Simple to Complex Concrete to Abstract Nearby-experiences to Distance-experiences Dr.Geoffrey Matthews and a team of Mathematics writers published many guide books as well as teaching modules for teachers. Various learning instruments and worksheets were produced to be used during group activities.

OUTCOME
Good respond Successful in achieving its objective

IMPACAT ON MALAYSIA MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

SPECIAL PROJECT 1970 adapted most of the ideas from NMP Teaching should not only be revolved within the classroom. Teachers should expose students with a variety environment involving the use of latest technology like the LCD, PowerPoint presentations etc. Activities in classroom involves worksheets.

 SCOTTISH MATHEMATICS GROUP (SMG)

INTRODUCTION
Consisted of a group of Mathematics writers produced a series of 9 volume text book ; Modern Mathematics for School

THE BOOK : MODERN MATHEMATICS FOR SCHOOL

1/3 consists of Modern Mathematics topics such as set, number system, inequalities etc Most topics are related to daily problem The exposure obtained by students encourages them to apply Mathematical Theories in solving their daily problems

IMPACT ON MALAYSIA MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

Vital role in the syllabus of the lower secondary Modern Mathematics syllabus

 STUDENT MATHEMATICS PROJECT (SMP)

INTRODUCTION
Chained by Bryan Thwaites at Uni of Southhampton. UK in 1961 in the wake of the Sputnik launch by the Soviet Union. Developer of the Mathematics textbook for secondary school

AIM
To prepare a more progressive syllabus for secondary school students Usage of complex logical reasoning

IMPACT ON MALAYSIA MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

Form 4 and Form 5 Modern Mathematics syllabus is based on SMP. Various teaching methods ; Usage of worksheets

 STUDENT MATHEMATICS STUDY GROUP (SMSG)

INTRODUCTION

An American think tank focused on the subject of reform in Mathematics Edu. Directed by Edward G. Begle from Stanford University and financed by the National Science Foundation ; created in the wake of the launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union Yielded a reform known as New Math which was promulgated in a series of reports, which culminated in a series of published by Random House known as New Mathematical Library

OBJECTIVES
Evaluate the existing Maths syllabus in primary school Prepare a new Maths syllabus and learning materials Improve the standard of Maths to compete with other advanced countries

CHARACTERISTICS
Contents widened and higher level of difficulty A more meaningful and interesting syllabus Usage of activity books and mathematical activities are conducted Using exact mathematical language to master concepts

IMPACT ON MALAYSIA MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

KBSR Level 1 Mathematics textbooks uses the concept of activity book