Abstract:
This paper presents an in-depth analysis of the Grade 5 Mathematics textbook from the Canh Dieu
series, one of four textbook series officially approved by the Ministry of Education and Training for
implementation beginning in the 2024–2025 academic year, aligned with the 2018 General Education
Curriculum. Embracing the pedagogical philosophy of "bringing life into lessons and bringing lessons
into life," the textbook comprises 91 lessons organized around four core themes: Number and
Operations, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics and Probability. Each lesson is systematically
structured following a four-phase learning model: Engage – Connect – Explore – Practice – Apply,
which incorporates real-life contexts relevant to students’ experiences, such as sea level rise due to
melting ice, the historical heritage of Yên Thái communal house, rice exports, the velocity of the Th?ng
Nh?t train, personal financial management, and making herbal cough syrup from preserved limes.
These scenarios serve as a bridge between mathematical concepts and everyday life, promoting
meaningful learning and contextual understanding. The textbook effectively integrates
interdisciplinary content across subjects such as history, geography, biology, and technology, fostering
the development of essential 21st-century competencies including logical reasoning, creativity,
collaboration, and autonomous learning. By situating mathematical problems within authentic
contexts, the textbook enhances students’ ability to transfer knowledge to practical situations, deepens
their conceptual understanding, and cultivates a positive disposition toward mathematics. This study
underscores the vital role of the mathematics textbook in supporting teachers in designing studentcentered, competency-based instruction, while simultaneously creating opportunities for learners to
develop both mathematical proficiency and key personal attributes in a holistic manner.
This paper explores the incorporation of real-world applications and contexts in the Grade 5
Mathematics Textbook of the Cánh Di?u textbook series, with a focus on how such elements enhance
students’ mathematical understanding and engagement |
Keywords:
Mathematics education, practical application, primary education, Grade 5,
mathematics textbook. |
