| 英文摘要 |
Germany has a long history of implementing mixed-age classrooms, shaped by both educational reform traditions and demographic changes, compared with Taiwan. This study analyzes a mathematics curriculum designed for first and second graders in German mixed-age classes, focusing on content and instructional design. The curriculum emphasizes development of students’mathematical knowledge and process skills and has five key features: (1) clearly defined learning objectives; (2) integration of cross-curricular themes; (3) well-organized materials; (4) gradual progression in difficulty, with the use of real-life experiences to enhance learning; and (5) instructional strategies that transition from the concrete to abstract, informed by the students’interests and experiences. In terms of instructional design, the curriculum balances similarities and differences during teaching phases and incorporates open-ended tasks during working stages. |