Solve Real-World Problems with Math! ... Gyeongnam Office of Education Completes Development of 'Industrial Mathematics' Approved Books

Gyeongnam Office of Education held a completion report meeting for the development of a textbook recognized as "Industrial Mathematics."

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Gyeongnam Office of Education has completed the development of the 'Industrial Mathematics' approved textbook and held a completion report meeting on the 29th.

The report meeting held at the Gyeongnam Mathematics Culture Center gathered school principals, education specialists, and mathematics teachers from the province, where the newly established subject Industrial Mathematics was introduced along with practical guidance for its application in school settings.

According to the provincial Office of Education, approved textbooks refer to textbooks and teaching materials other than the subjects designated by the Minister of Education, as stipulated in Article 14, Paragraph 3 of the Regulations on Textbooks.

Approved textbooks are used when there are no national or certified textbooks available, or when it is difficult to use them or when supplementation is necessary.

The provincial Office of Education announced that in June last year, it began developing the project-based 'Industrial Mathematics' approved textbook, which applies mathematics to solve real-world problems, for the first time nationwide.

To enhance the practical applicability of the newly established subject, the textbook was written through collaboration between teachers and experts, and to secure expertise in related fields, Kim Hyun-min, Director of the National Institute for Mathematical Sciences, participated as a research committee member.

'Industrial Mathematics' is a project-based textbook that deals with activities using mathematical principles and analytical methods to solve real-world problems or create added value in industries.

The textbook includes ▲Understanding Industrial Mathematics ▲Matching in Various Cases ▲Predicting the Spread of Infectious Diseases ▲Predicting and Conserving Fishery Resources ▲Bank Data and Financial Product Recommendations ▲Medical Data and Health Status.

An official from the provincial Office of Education said, "Existing mathematics curricula dealt with abstract content and fabricated situations, which was somewhat insufficient for students to solve real-life problems or experience the usefulness of mathematics," adding, "Industrial Mathematics addresses the usefulness, role, and value of mathematics and develops practical mathematical competencies through problem-solving based on cases."

He continued, "It will provide students with career exploration opportunities to experience the connection between daily life and mathematics, contribute to expanding subject choice options centered on demand, and establish a foundation for customized mathematics education."

Lee Jung-hwa, Director of the Creative Talent Division, said, "Through the Industrial Mathematics approved textbook developed first nationwide by Gyeongnam, students will have the opportunity to directly feel that mathematics is used in various aspects of the reality we live in," and added, "We will provide unwavering support to ensure Industrial Mathematics is firmly established in the field."

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