Title:
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE GRADE 1 MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM FOR ETHNIC MINORITY STUDENTS

Authors:
Tran Thuy Ng, Dao Thi Hong Minh, Cao Viet Ha and Do Thi Ngoc Hien

Abstract:
The paper examines the current state of teaching Grade 1 Mathematics to ethnic minority students in some mountainous provinces of Vietnam. Based on survey results, five proposed strategies are outlined: 1/ Identify the required outcomes for Grade 1 mathematics for ethnic minority students and suggest appropriate teaching plan. 2/ Focus on teaching essential and practical knowledge and skills that are relevant to the students' daily lives. 3/ Mobilize students' experiences and the resources of both the school and the community to help students perceive the relevance, appeal, and benefits of learning mathematics. 4/ Integrate content that enhances Vietnamese language proficiency into mathematics lessons. 5/ Apply multimedia tools in mathematics lessons to help ethnic minority students overcome language barriers.

Keywords:
mathematics curriculum, ethnic minority students, primary school.

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2024.7509

Date of Publication: 05-10-2024