Realistic mathematics education (RME) and didactical situations in mathematics (DSM) in the context of education reform in Vietnam

Mathematics Education plays a key role in the ongoing education reform in Vietnam, which commenced with the renewal of the curriculum and textbooks (from primary to secondary and high schools). In the world, Didactical Situations in Mathematics and The Realistic Mathematics Education have been widely and effectively applied in the Netherlands, America, France, Indonesia, etc. This article presents some cultural characteristics of Mathematics Education in Vietnam and the results of initial research on these two theories, providing some models of teaching situations and examples for pilot implementation, initial survey the ability to apply Didactical Situations in Mathematics in Vietnam, providing some suggestions for the renovation of Mathematics curriculum and textbooks in Vietnam at present.