scholarly journals Realistic mathematics education: An approach to improve problem solving ability in primary school

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 511-518
Author(s):  
Lutfi Putri Nugraheni ◽  
Marsigit Marsigit
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Realistic Mathematics Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Realistic Mathematics ◽  
Primary School Student

Mathematical problem solving was an crucial skill to be mastered by primary school student so that will help student to unravel their problems encountered in everyday life. By using the realistic mathematics approach, stundents learn mathematical concept based on reality or scope around students. This study aimed to develop an eligible learning materials and test the effectiveness of learning materials based on realistic mathematics education to enhance the problem solving skill of primary school students. This research and development study was conducted in Sawangan Subdistrict, Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The testing subjects consisted of 12 students in the the preliminary field, there were 42 students in the main field, and 90 students in the operational field that divided into experiment dan control class. The data were collected by interviews, observation, and tests. The analyzing N-gain score and t-test with a significant level of 0.05 done to find out th effectiveness of the teaching materials. The developed of realistic mathematics eduation learning materials is feasible and effective in improving problem solving skill with significance value of 0.000 (p≤0.05). It can enhance the problem solving skills of 4th grade elementary school.

scholarly journals THE INSTRUCTION TO OVERCOME THE INERT KNOWLEDGE ISSUE IN SOLVING MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Febrian Febrian
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
Realistic Mathematics Education ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Realistic Mathematics ◽  
Knowledge Access

One characteristic of typical mathematical problem is that it requires bunch of relevant prior knowledge. This knowledge is built consecutively and is recalled whenever needed to promote student to solve the problem. The process undertaken by the solver to utilize existing relevant prior knowledge while solving the problem is called access. However, this access is possible subject to disturbance for some reasons. This literature study addresses some factors that can distract access: factor related to metaprocess and factor related to deficit structure. The variants included in both factors have been proved through research as the contributors of the accessibility of relevant prior knowledge. Knowledge that cannot be accessed is called inert knowledge, the main reason for why solver face the difficulty to find the answer to given mathematical problem. The explanation leads to the suggestion of how to tackle the inertia of particular knowledge. One of them are through the instruction setting. Realistic Mathematics Education as one of approaches in learning can be a possible alternative for the issue of inert knowledge. Keywords. Mathematical problem solving, prior knowledge, access, inert knowledge, Realistic Mathematics Education

scholarly journals Pengembangan Local Instructional Theory Pada Topik Pembagian dengan Pendekatan Matematika Realistik

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 01
Author(s):  
Ahmad Fauzan ◽  
Yerizon Yerizon ◽  
Fridgo Tasman ◽  
Rendy Novri Yolanda
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
School Students ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Realistic Mathematics ◽  
Mathematical Problems ◽  
Parametric Statistics ◽  
Instruction Theory ◽  
Local Instruction Theory

This research aimed to develop local instruction theory that is valid, practical, and effective to help elementary school students developing their mathematical problem-solving skills. Therefore a sequential activityis design on dailybasis to encourage students to develop their ability to solve mathematical problems, especially on the topic division. To achieve the goal, realistic mathematics approach was implemented to grade three elementary students in the learning process. The designed activities were validated by experts on the aspects of mathematical contents, language, didactical process based on realistic mathematical approach. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and parametric statistics. The validation results show that the local instruction theory was valid, and the implementation shows that the local instruction theory is practical and effective in improving students' mathematical problem-solving skills.

scholarly journals The Development of Realistic Mathematics Education Based Learning Tools to Improve Mathematical Problem Solving Ability and Self-Efficacy on Students in Junior High School 1 Lubuk Pakam

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-118
Author(s):  
Delima Manurung ◽  
P. Siagian ◽  
Ani Minarni
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
Realistic Mathematics Education ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Realistic Mathematics

This study aims to 1) Produce the valid, practical, and effective of Realistic Mathematics Education based learning tools; 2) Analyzing the improvement of students' mathematical problem solving ability that are learned using Realistic Mathematics Education-based learning tools; and 3) Analyzing the achievement of students' self-efficacy who are taught using Realistic Mathematics Education-based learning tools. The subjects in this study were seventh grade students of Junior High School 1 Lubuk Pakam. Data collection instruments in this development are assessment instruments to assess the products that have been developed. In addition, students were given questionnaires to get data about students' Self-Efficacy. This research is Research and Development with the design of learning development models by Dick and Carey. The steps include: 1) Conducting preliminary research; 2) Making software design; 3) Collecting the materials; 4) Developing the contextual based interactive multimedia; 5) Product reviews and trials; and 6) the effectiveness of product test. The results showed Realistic Mathematics Education-based learning tools on students' mathematical problem solving ability increased from trial I to trial II with an average increase per indicator of 0.35%; 3.99%; 16.22% and 8.32%. The developed learning tool has fulfilled the effective criteria, namely the mastery learning of students classically in the first trial has reached a good category and in the second trial has reached a very good category; the achievement of student learning goals during learning activities meet the ideal criteria specified; student responses is positive to the components of learning tools and learning activities developed; and the allocation of ideal time usage.

scholarly journals Influence of the Guided Discovery Learning Model on Primary School Students’ Mathematical Problem-solving Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 253
Author(s):  
Akhmad Badrul Lubis ◽  
Yelvema Miaz ◽  
Indah Eka Putri
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
School Students ◽  
Guided Discovery ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Difficulties of primary school students in solving mathematical problems that require problem solving or reasoning abilities indicate the existence of problems in the process of learning mathematics, because one of the purposes of learning mathematics in primary school is to develop the students’ mathematical problem-solving skills. As a solution to overcome the problems, this research aims at understanding how the implementation of the guided discovery learning model influences mathematical problem-solving skills. This research employs a quasi-experimental design by involving all fifth-grade students at one of primary schools in Tebo Regency, Jambi. The simple random sample was conducted to obtain class VB as experimental class, and class VA as control class. Based on the results of the final score, experiential class obtained an average score of 86.00, and control class obtained an average score of 76.93.  The results of hypothesis test using t-test obtained tcount = 2,203 > ttable = 2,020, which indicated that H0 was rejected, and H1 was accepted. Therefore, the guided discovery learning model influenced the fifth-grade students’ mathematical problem-solving skills, thus it is recommended for teachers to be able to use the guided discovery learning model in the mathematics learning process.

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