GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF SCHOOL MATHEMATICS EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE NATIONAL STANDARDS OF BASIC SECONDARY EDUCATION IN UKRAINE AND THE USA
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state standard, basic secondary education, mathematics education, Ukraine, USAAbstract
Formulation of the problem. The current reform of general secondary education in Ukraine, represented by the New Ukrainian School concept, is focused on adapting the best international educational practices. One of its priorities is the renewal of school mathematics education content to meet the challenges of the 21st century. In this context, a comparative analysis of the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education of Ukraine and the mathematics education standards of other countries, such as the USA, particularly Massachusetts, which demonstrates high-quality educational outcomes, becomes especially relevant.
Materials and methods. To achieve the research goal, methods of educational comparative studies were used: systematic and comparative analysis of academic literature, legal and regulatory documents, and educational standards of Ukraine and the USA. The study is based on the analysis of official documents, including the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM), the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework (2017), and the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education of Ukraine (2020).
Results. A detailed comparative analysis was conducted regarding the structure, objectives, content, expected learning outcomes, and assessment tools within Ukrainian and American educational standards. It was shown that both standards focus on developing mathematical competence and critical thinking, yet they are implemented through different approaches. In the USA, cross-disciplinary "Standards of Mathematical Practice" are clearly distinguished as a key instrument for developing mathematical reasoning, whereas in Ukraine, these elements are integrated into the general description of competences. The Massachusetts standards demonstrate a high level of structural clarity, a strong emphasis on real-world applications, teacher-facing guidance to support classroom implementation,
and a clearer connection between content and practices, often with elaborated examples.
Conclusions. The obtained results confirm the feasibility of adapting elements of the American experience to the Ukrainian context, particularly: the implementation of the Standards of Mathematical Practice, the enhancement of interdisciplinary integration, and the development of formative assessment. These directions can serve as a foundation for transforming school mathematics education in Ukraine toward improved functional literacy and alignment with modern educational challenges.
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