Developing the Competence of Using Tools and Materials in Learning Mathematics for 4th-Grade Students in Geometry and Measurement Content

In Vietnam's general education program, Mathematics is a significant tool for many other subjects. Mathematics originates from practicality and serves as the "key" in most human activities, as well as in learning other subjects. In teaching Mathematics, teachers not only guide students to acquire knowledge but also form and develop students' abilities and intellectual qualities, training their critical thinking and creativity. The ability to use tools and learning materials for Mathematics is one of the five components of mathematical competence in the 2018 Mathematics curriculum for general education. This article focuses on proposing some basic measures to develop and nurture the ability of using tools and materials in learning Mathematics for fourth-grade students through teaching Geometry and Measurement content.