Examining the Differences of Linear Systems between Finnish and Taiwanese Textbooks

Autor/inn/en	Yang, Der-Ching; Lin, Yung-Chi
Titel	Examining the Differences of Linear Systems between Finnish and Taiwanese Textbooks
Quelle	In: EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 11 (2015) 6, S.1265-1281 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1305-8223
DOI	10.12973/eurasia.2015.1483a
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Textbooks; Textbook Evaluation; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Equations (Mathematics); Algebra; Content Analysis; Cognitive Processes; Difficulty Level; Comparative Analysis; Problem Sets; Problem Solving; Reliability; Finland; Taiwan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Textbook; Text book; Schulbuch; Lehrbuch; School year 07; 7. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 07; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; School year 09; 9. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 09; Equations; Mathematics; Gleichungslehre; Inhaltsanalyse; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess; Schwierigkeitsgrad; Problemstellung; Problemlösen; Reliabilität; Finnland
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to examine the differences between Finnish and Taiwanese textbooks for grades 7 to 9 on the topic of solving systems of linear equations (simultaneous equations). The specific textbooks examined were TK in Taiwan and FL in Finland. The content analysis method was used to examine (a) the teaching sequence, (b) application types, (c) representation forms, (d) response types, and (e) level of cognitive demand. The main difference between the Finnish and Taiwanese textbooks was that the Finnish textbooks introduced the topic of linear systems using a graphical approach, while the Taiwanese textbooks used an algebraic approach. Results also showed that the Taiwanese textbooks had fewer problems, but more challenging problems requiring a higher level of cognitive demand; the Finnish textbooks had more authentic application problems, and even more problems were displayed in visual forms. In addition, the Taiwanese textbooks had more open-ended problems, particularly problems asking students to explore or explain, whereas the Finnish textbooks did not have exploration problems. The topic of linear systems was also taught earlier in Taiwanese textbooks. Implications of this study and suggestions for future studies are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01