Comparison of primary mathematics curriculum of the United States of America, England and Turkey

This research aims to determine the similarities and differences by comparing Primary Mathematics Curriculum of the United States of America, England and Turkey. In this research, from 1st to 5th grades of Primary Mathematics Curriculum of the United States of America and Turkey, 1st and 2nd key stages of England?s Primary Mathematis Curriculum in terms of their objectives, content, instructional methods have been compared. The obtained findings are expounded according to sub-problems. Since the actual situation is aimed to be put forward, survey method has been used in this study. Information regarding educational systems, curricula and testing situations of the countries have been supplied from libraries by literature review and from internet search. This information evaluated by the use of ?document analysis? method that the data were obtained for research. The aims/targets of the countries regarding the subjects have been examined by creating tables of two parts based on the structure of the Mathematics Curriculum of England. The first part has been arranged to base on the 1st and 2nd classes of primary education which corresponds to the first key stage of Mathematics Curriculum of England, whereas the second part has been arranged to base on 3.,4. and 5. classes of primary education which corresponds to the second stage.As a conclusion, it is found that, the United States and England Primary Mathematics curriculum is relatively flexible and extensive. A number of problems were found at developing and applying the Turkey Primary Mathematics Curriculum. Finally, using the primary research results of the comparative study, a comprehensive set of recommendations is provided regarding filling-in the gaps in Mathematics curriculum in Turkey.