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Academic Journal of Mathematical Sciences, 2025, 6(1); doi: 10.25236/AJMS.2025.060101.

Research on Instructional Design for High School Mathematics Based on the STEAM Education Philosophy—A Case Study of "Ellipses and Their Standard Equations" with Reduced Complexity

Author(s)

Shuzhen Zhan, Fengtong Wen

Corresponding Author:
Shuzhen Zhan
Affiliation(s)

School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Jinan, Jinan, China

Abstract

This study delves into the instructional design framework and strategies for high school mathematics based on the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education concept. By meticulously analyzing the high school mathematics curriculum standards, integrating student learning profiles, and mathematical content, we have developed a framework that integrates STEAM elements. This framework applies STEAM literacy in high school mathematics teaching through strategies such as creating authentic situations, posing problem sequences, fostering student collaborative inquiry, encouraging self-directed summaries, and assigning differentiated assignments. The research focuses on: principles and strategies for designing mathematics curricula based on the STEAM concept, enhancing students' comprehensive literacy by creating authentic situations and integrating STEAM competencies; utilizing information technology and experimental collaborative inquiry to strengthen students' intuitive understanding and application of mathematical concepts; and implementing individualized teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning needs. Taking "Ellipses and Their Standard Equations" as an example, this paper explores and practices the instructional design of high school mathematics under the STEAM education concept.

Keywords

STEAM Education philosophy; High school mathematics; Conic curve; Instructional design

Cite This Paper

Shuzhen Zhan, Fengtong Wen. Research on Instructional Design for High School Mathematics Based on the STEAM Education Philosophy—A Case Study of "Ellipses and Their Standard Equations" with Reduced Complexity. Academic Journal of Mathematical Sciences (2025) Vol. 6, Issue 1: 1-7. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMS.2025.060101.

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