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RESEARCH PAPER
Enriching math teaching guides from a competency-based perspective
1
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, SPAIN
2
Innovamat Education, Barcelona, SPAIN
Online publication date: 2024-06-24
Publication date: 2024-07-01
EURASIA J. Math., Sci Tech. Ed 2024;20(7):em2477
KEYWORDS
mathematics educationteaching guidescompetency-based educationcurriculumenrichmentinstructional designdocumentational approach to didactics
ABSTRACT
This study introduces a novel framework designed to enrich mathematics teaching guides from a
competency-based perspective. First, we narrow down the concept of a teaching guide in
mathematics education, grounded in the documentational approach to didactics. This definition
offers an updated perspective on the structure and function of math teaching guides in
educational settings. Second, we provide a comprehensive definition of ‘richness’ in math
activities, encompassing content, processes, cognitive demand, and classroom management.
Lastly, we introduce an analytical tool developed for assessing and enhancing the richness of math
teaching guides. This tool, formed through theoretical analysis and empirical testing, assists
educators and curriculum developers in creating more balanced and integrative teaching guides.
The results suggest that the tool holds potential for broader applications in curriculum design and
teacher education. The findings contribute to the broader understanding of how teaching guides
can effectively capture and communicate the richness of activities, thereby serving as a valuable
tool for improving mathematical education resources.
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