Early Grade Mathematics in Ethiopia - Alignment of Contents in the Textbooks with the Corresponding Syllabuses

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An alignment of Ethiopian early grade (grades 1-4) mathematics textbooks with their corresponding syllabuses supports effective learning. This qualitative content analysis examined whether EEGMTBs match the intended syllabus content. Four early grade mathematics teachers in Halaba Zone (SNNPRS), together with curriculum experts from the zone and the Ministry of Education, provided interview and document data. Results show incomplete alignment, leading to recommendations to prioritize syllabus-learning-outcome consistency and to pursue further research on content adequacy for early learners.

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Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 8, No. 2, 34-42, 2022 ISSN(E) 2519-5387 DOI: 10.20448/edu. v8i2 .3866 © 2022 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Early Grade Mathematics in Ethiopia: Alignment of Contents in the Textbooks with the Corresponding Syllabuses Aynalem Tesfaye Tsebella 1 􀀣 Kassa Michael W/Yesus2 Solomon Areaya Kassa3 1Science and Mathematics Education Department, Hawassa College of Teacher Education, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. [1](1Email: aynitesfu@yahoo.com)[Email:](1Email: aynitesfu@yahoo.com)[ ](1Email: aynitesfu@yahoo.com)[aynitesfu@yahoo.com](1Email: aynitesfu@yahoo.com) 2,3Department of Science and Mathematics Education, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. 2Email: f[tkassa2010@yahoo.com](tkassa2010@yahoo.com) 3Email: [solomonareaya@yahoo.com](solomonareaya@yahoo.com) (􀀣 Corresponding Author) Abstract An alignment of textbooks with their corresponding syllabuses contributes to effective learning. This study examined the alignment of the Ethiopian early grade (grades 1-4) mathematics textbooks (EEGMTB) with their corresponding syllabuses. Four early grade mathematics teachers at Halaba Zone of South Nations and Nationalities Peoples Reginal State (SNNPRS) participated in this study. In addition, curriculum experts at the zone and the ministry of education (MoE) participated. Data were collected through interview and document analysis by using a content analysis protocol developed by reviewing different studies on textbook quality (Bhatti, Jumani, & Bilal, 2015; Fuchs, 2013; Hashmi, Hussain, & Shoaib, 2018; Sunday, 2014; Taye, 2011), and validated. The data were analyzed qualitatively and the percentage was used to summarize the findings. The findings of this study depict that EEGMTBs were not completely aligned with the corresponding syllabuses as expected. Therefore, the study recommends special focus to be given to the alignment of textbooks with the corresponding syllabuses, especially in considering the learning outcomes when developing the textbooks. The study also suggests further research on the adequacy of the contents of early grade textbooks to equip early children with the necessary knowledge and skills expected at the level. Keywords: Alignment, Early grade, Learning, Mathematics textbook, Syllabus. Citation | Aynalem Tesfaye Tsebella; Kassa Michael W/Yesus; Solomon Areaya Kassa (2022). Early Grade Mathematics in Ethiopia: Alignment of Contents in the Textbooks with the Corresponding Syllabuses. Asian Journal of Education and Training, 8(2): 34-42. History: Received: 10 February 2022 Revised: 18 March 2022 Accepted: 5 April 2022 Published: 21 April 2022 Licensed: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License Publisher: Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Authors’Contributions: All authors contributed equally to the conception and design of the study. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. Transparency: The authors confirm that the manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study; that no vital features of the study have been omitted; and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained. Ethical: This study followed all ethical practices during writing. Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 2. Theoretical Framework .................................................................................................................................................................. 35 3. Research Problem ..............................................................................................................................................................

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What was the purpose of the study?

To examine how well Ethiopian early grade (grades 1-4) mathematics textbooks align with their corresponding syllabuses.

Who participated in the research?

Four early grade mathematics teachers from Halaba Zone and curriculum experts from the zone and the Ministry of Education participated.

What did the study find about the textbook-syllabus alignment?

The textbooks were not completely aligned with the corresponding syllabuses as expected.

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