An Evolution of Mathematics Curriculum

The OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030 report on mathematics curriculum presents first-of-its-kind comparative data on how countries are adapting curricula to meet the demands of the 21st century. The project's unique data illustrate a 25-year evolution of mathematics curricula in various countries looking at content coverage and the integration of essential 21st-century skills like problem-solving critical thinking and data literacy. The findings show how mathematics as a school discipline - a traditionally hard-to-change subject given its foundational and hierarchical nature - is undergoing transformation to meet societal and technological demands. Using a collaborative co-creation approach the report synthesises inputs from a wide range of stakeholders including policy makers academic experts school leaders teachers NGOs social partners and most importantly students. This broad inclusive perspective enriches the report with insights on implementation gaps students' voice and promising examples on how to embed future-oriented competencies alongside rigorous content into mathematics curriculum.