Title:
SOME APPROACHES TO APPLYING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION THEORY IN CONNECTION WITH REAL-LIFE CONTEXTS IN TEACHING THE TOPIC OF DECIMAL NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS WITH DECIMALS IN GRADE 5

Authors:
Huong Le Thi Thu and Quynh Le Thi Nhu

Abstract:
In the process of teaching Mathematics at the primary level, applying mathematics education theory in connection with real-life contexts plays a crucial role in helping students explore and acquire knowledge effectively and vividly. Particularly, in the topic of Decimal Numbers and Operations with Decimals, the integration of real-life applications through mathematics education theory brings significant benefits. Decimal numbers are not merely abstract mathematical concepts; they also have direct applications in everyday life. Based on an overview of the theoretical foundations of mathematics education in real-life contexts, this paper proposes several approaches for applying this theory to the teaching of decimal numbers and operations with decimals in Grade 5 in Vietnam.

Keywords:
Real-life Application, Realistic Mathematics Education, Primary School, Decimals

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2025.8516

Date of Publication: 08-10-2025