The Availability Level of the Aesthetic Approach in Mathematics Textbooks for the Higher Grades at the Primary Stage in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This study aims to establish the presence of aesthetic underpinnings in Saudi mathematics textbooks. For this, the researchers used descriptive-analytical methods. We looked at fourth, fifth, and sixth grade math textbooks. The arbitrated aesthetic method divides 27 signals into seven basic domains. The content availability of each main aesthetic approach area was found to be constant across all books in the elementary stage's upper grades. Aesthetic strategies were used in primary mathematics textbooks at a rate of 34%. The average percentages for the major domains were: 76.9% major themes, 57.7% mental level, 52.8% science framework, 35.4% mathematics and arts, 10.7% mathematics and emotional components, and 2.2 % athletic aesthetic criteria. The researchers suggested designing mathematics courses and texts artistically. Keywords: textbooks, mathematics, aesthetic approach, mathematical aesthetic, content analysis