A Comparative Study of Curriculum Objectives of Mathematics in Compulsory Education Between Mainland China and Taiwan Area

This study adopts the methods of literature analysis and comparative research to compare the curriculum objectives of mathematics in compulsory education in Mainland China and Taiwan from two dimensions:the system of curriculum objective and contents of curriculum objectives.The results reveal the similarities as:1)Both curriculum systems are top-down,with objectives concretely and accurately described, well feasible to be implemented;2) Emphasis is laid on students'overall development,including their knowledge,competence and affection;3) The value pursuit is oriented towards the coordination among society-based,discipline-based and learner-centered curricula.The differences of two the curricula are:1)The Curriculum Standards in mainland China attaches more importance to the educational function of curriculum,while the curriculum in Taiwan focuses on the development of students' competence;2)In terms of the value-orientation of the curriculum objectives,The Curriculum Standards in mainland China is learner-centered,while curriculum of Taiwan is content-based.In the future,mainland China and Taiwan should learn from each other in mathematics curriculum reform.