APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES OF REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (RME) IN TEACHING FOURTH-GRADE MATHEMATICSIN VIETNAM
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https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1075.2024-0056Keywords:
RME, teaching mathematics, primary schoolsAbstract
This article highlights the importance of applying Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) in teaching mathematics at primary schools. It serves as a tool to cultivate a deeper, more intuitive understanding of mathematics among primary students, aligning with educational trends and specific educational objectives delineated in the 2018 Mathematics curriculum in Vietnam. The teaching of mathematics at the elementary level in Vietnam is undergoing significant changes with the application of RME theory. The aim is to make mathematics more meaningful and engaging for students by incorporating RME principles into the design of problems that are connected to everyday experiences.
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