Working group 13:

Curriculum changes in the secondary school

LO: Francisco Garcia (Spain)

General information

All sessions are from 8.30-10.00 a.m. The age groups 12-16 and 16-19 are parallel.

A stands for Algebra/Calculus, D for Discrete Mathematics/Statistics, G for Geometry.

The (preliminary) program of this working group:

The headings of the subgroups are not meant to restrict the contributions and the discussions only to these mathematical topics, they have to be seen in the light of the title of WG13.
The following are points for attention:

• What are the influences on new curricula of changing society, changing views on learning, changing technology and changing mathematics?
• What are the aims of the changes in the curriculum? Should the curriculum be organised round techniques (like "solving linear equations"), or ideas (like "subjective probability"), or themes (like "Spirals")?

Contributions

Preface

Part I: Age 12 - 16

A shift in algebra, development and implementation: varia-abilities - Mieke Abels, The Netherlands

Algunas reflexiones sobre la enseñanza del algebra en la matemática realista - Jorge Lopez, Puerto Rico

Curriculum Changes on Lower Secondary School Mathematics of Japan, Focused on Geometry - Susumu Kunimune and Eizo Nagasaki, Japan

From geometry to geometries: an aspect of changing the geometry curriculum - Istvan Lenart, Hungary

Attempting to Change the Geometry Curriculum in South Africa: A Project in the Western Cape Province - Jansie Niehaus, South Africa

Changes in the Mathematics Curriculum at Secondary Educational System in Iran - Zahra Gooya, Iran

Curriculum Reform In New York City High Schools: Discrete Mathematics - Susan H. Picker, USA

Part II: Age 16 - 19

The depth of the plane - Aad Goddijn, The Netherlands

Promoting Changes in the Curriculum by Means of Dynamic Technologies - An Example - Abraham Arcavi and Nurit Hadas, Israel

Statistics and Its Interface with the Secondary Mathematics Curriculum - Gail Burrill, USA

Discrete Mathematics, A New Course for Iranian National Curriculum - Ali Rejali, Iran

`16-19 Mathematics' - A new level A level course in the UK - Chris Belsom, UK

Utilizing Precalculus Experiences with Graphing Calculators: A Local Linearity Approach to Calculus - Daniel J. Teague, USA

Impact of mathematics curriculum changes upon senior high school teachers in Western Australia - Geert Spyker and John Malone, Australia

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