Research on Project-Based Learning Practice in Primary School Mathematics Focused on Core Literacy Cultivation

Abstract

Project-based learning integrates mathematical knowledge and methods into real-life contexts and practical problems from the perspective of core literacy. By designing key stages such as project initiation, exploration, and optimization, students are encouraged to think like mathematical experts, actively integrate various resources, and personally experience the entire process of problem identification, formulation, analysis, and resolution. An outstanding project-based learning design should prioritize understanding of disciplinary knowledge, emphasizing the selection of materials derived from real-life situations, constructing scenarios leading to the core of the discipline, and using problem-driven approaches to stimulate student motivation. Furthermore, it should emphasize problem-solving during project implementation and aim for competence-building in project evaluation. This way, students gradually accumulate life and activity experiences, grasp mathematical thoughts and methods, develop various mathematical awareness, and ultimately cultivate core literacy in mathematics.