• SHAIK SUBHAN
• Dr.P.Shankar

This paper explores relationships between the reflection of teachers, curriculum alignment, and pedagogical practices in secondary mathematics education in terms of the State Curriculum Framework 2011 and National Education Policy 2020. In applying a quantitative correlation design, data were collected from 320 secondary mathematics education teachers about key dimensions: Content alignment, Teaching-Learning Practices, and Textbook Design. It is rather significant how this study emphasized the role of teacher reflections in identifying gaps and enhancing effectiveness in curriculum and textbooks. Findings indicate strong positive correlations between content alignment and teaching practices with stronger links to interdisciplinary connections, assessment strategy, and inclusion practices. Similarly, features of the textbook, including design, projects and activities, and illustrative exercises, were found to have robust associations with teaching efficacy and student engagement. It highlights the requirement for national frameworks of curriculum and learning resources development while maintaining inclusive education and continued teacher skills development. The findings from this research will offer actionable advice to policy makers, teachers, and curriculum developers in refining pedagogical approaches, textbook designs, and offering an equal opportunity to access mathematics education. This research works toward the ever-growing conversation to improve mathematics teaching to address 21st-century demands in the educational setting.

Mathematics Education, Teacher Reflections, Curriculum Alignment, Pedagogical Practices, National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020)

"Teacher Reflections on Mathematics Education: Exploring Correlations with Curriculum Alignment and Pedagogical Dimensions under SCF-2011 and NEP-2020 Frameworks ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no.c683-c692, November-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2411291.pdf

"Teacher Reflections on Mathematics Education: Exploring Correlations with Curriculum Alignment and Pedagogical Dimensions under SCF-2011 and NEP-2020 Frameworks ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no. ppc683-c692, November-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2411291.pdf