The Revised Curriculum of School Mathematics in Korea

Hyunyong Shin; Inki Han

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The Revised Curriculum of School Mathematics in Korea

In: Reforms and Issues in School Mathematics in East Asia

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Pages:: 79–90

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789460912283_006

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The Korean curriculum of school mathematics consists of two phases. The first phase (1–10) is compulsory and the second (11–12) is selective. The compulsory phase and selective phase of the 7^th curriculum were revamped and announced officially in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Based on the revised curriculum, several authors have begun developing textbooks and workbooks. The books for grade 1 (first grade of primary school), grade 7 (first grade of junior high school), and grade 10 (first grade of senior high school) are to be used from 2009.

In this paper, a brief overview on the Korean curriculum of school mathematics is first introduced and followed by a short discussion of the 7^th curriculum. Ability grouping is presented as the central focus in the discussion. Also introduced are criticisms on the 7^th curriculum, in particular criticisms on ability grouping. Next, we illustrate some features of the revised compulsory curriculum, followed by a brief look at the contents of the selective phase. At the end of the paper several suggestions are provided for the future curriculum.

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Reforms and Issues in School Mathematics in East Asia

Sharing and Understanding Mathematics Education Policies and Practices

Series: New Directions in Mathematics and Science Education, Volume: 19

Cover Reforms and Issues in School Mathematics in East Asia

E-Book ISBN:: 9789460912283

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 01 Jan 2010

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  - Mathematics Education

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