Evaluation of Cambridge Math Series for grades 4 & 8 in Oman using TIMSS 2019 Standards

Al-Hudaify, Salim Said S and Nik Abdullah, Nik Md. Saiful Azizi (2024) Evaluation of Cambridge Math Series for grades 4 & 8 in Oman using TIMSS 2019 Standards. Asian Social Science and Humanities Research Journal (ASHREJ), 6 (2). pp. 50-59. E-ISSN 2636–9109

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Abstract

This study evaluated the Cambridge Mathematics series for grades 4 and 8 in Oman based on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS, 2019) standards. A sample of 140 pre-basic education mathematics teachers participated. Using a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative), the researcher analyzed four Omani mathematics textbooks for grades 4 and 8 from the 2022/2023 academic year. Content analysis cards aligned with TIMSS (2019) standards, and the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) Evaluation model was used as a tool. The analysis revealed that TIMSS standards were covered as follows: for grade 4, numbers (50%), geometric shapes and measurements (30%), and data (20%); for grade 8, numbers (30%), algebra (30%), geometry (20%), and data and probability (20%). Cognitive dimensions included knowledge (grade 4: 40%, grade 8: 35%), application (40% for both grades), and reasoning (grade 4: 20%, grade 8: 25%). Teachers and supervisors agreed that the Cambridge curriculum aligns well with the TIMSS cognitive standards.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Series evaluation, standards TIMSS, math series from Cambridge, Cambridge for Forth and Eighth grades
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LT Textbooks Q Science > QA Mathematics Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA300 Analysis
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Curriculum & Instruction International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC)
Depositing User:	DR NIK MD SAIFUL AZIZI NIK ABDULLAH
Date Deposited:	27 Jan 2025 08:35
Last Modified:	27 Jan 2025 08:35
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/118852

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