Some Reflections on Teaching Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers

1980 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-44
Author(s):  
Lowell Leake

Virtually every college or university training elementary school teachers offers a course in mathematics content with a title similar to “Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher”, the title we use at the University of Cincinnati. The course is usually a year long and in most states it is a certification requirement for grades kindergarten through eight; it evolved from the recommendations of the Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics (CUPM) of the Mathematical Association of America in the early 1960s. Little, however, has appeared in journals such as the Arithmetic Teacher about the experiences various universities or instructors have had with this course. This paper describes some aspects of such a course at the University of Cincinnati, and I have had two major purposes in mind in writing it. One is to communicate some successful ideas to others who teach similar courses, and the other is to encourage others to submit their ideas, experiences, and suggestions so that all of us can share and profit from each other's successes and failures. A third possibility is to generate some comments from teachers in elementary and middle schools who once took such a course and now, in retrospect, have suggestions to make to those of us who teach it.

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-106
Author(s):  
Arif Widodo

The literacy movement is not just a reading and writing activity, but also includes six basic literacies which include cultural literacy. The local script as part of local wisdom is one of the cultural heritage that should be preserved. This research is important to be carried out to determine the level of knowledge of prospective elementary school teachers of local characters, including the ability to read and write local characters. The results of this study are expected to be taken into consideration in the preparation of the PGSD curriculum, especially in developing local content curriculum. The subjects of this study were students of PGSD at the University of Mataram. The method used is a mixed method. Data collection through surveys and interviews. The instruments used were questionnaires and interview guidelines. Data are presented in tables and diagrams. Data analysis uses descriptive statistical techniques. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that knowledge related to local literacy of elementary school teacher candidates is very low, with indicators of poor ability to read local scripts, write, copy, and only a few are able to mention local characters in sequence. The low literacy of local literacy elementary teacher candidates is exacerbated by the lack of literature owned and the low intensity of the use of local scripts. This causes motivation in learning local characters to be low because there is no practical use in daily life.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Imam Kusmaryono ◽  
Nila Ubaidah ◽  
Nuhyal Ulya ◽  
Sri Kadarwati

Misconceptions of teaching mathematics in elementary schools often occur, not only to students but also experienced by teachers. Elementary school teachers are required to master many subjects where not all learning material (one of them mathematics) can be mastered by the teacher well. An elementary school teacher may be proficient in the field of language, but on the other hand is weak in the field of mathematics. So that it should be suspected, one of the causes of misconception in students is the teacher. Therefore, through a qualitative research approach, the types and causes of misconceptions in mathematics learning in elementary schools will be revealed by teachers. Research data was revealed through questionnaires and interviews.  The findings show that there have been "type misconceptions: pre-conception, undegenneralization, and modeling error" that are stable, permanent and rooted in mathematics teaching in elementary schools


1970 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-346
Author(s):  
Francis J. Mueller

Did you know that an in-service program, even a mathematics in-service program, can be fun? Did you know that a mathematics program can be relevant, even for elementary school teachers? Some people feel that elementary school teachers generally do not like mathematics and that this cannot be changed. The Maryland State Department of Education has joined force with the University of Maryland to develop the Maryland Elementary Mathematics In-Service Program (MEMIP). This program has been built on the belief that in-service programs can be fun and relevant, and that elementary school teacher can learn and enjoy mathematics. Support for MEMIP has come from both the U.S. Office of Education and the National Science Foundation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 116
Author(s):  
Oktarina Puspita Wardani ◽  
Turahmat Turahmat ◽  
Evi Chamalah ◽  
Aida Azizah ◽  
Leli Nisfi Setiana ◽  
...  

AbstrakPendidikan dasar merupakan sekolah yang memiliki peran yang strategis dan fundamental bagi pembangunan bangsa. Sehingga penyelenggaraan pendidikan di sekolah dasar harus diarahkan dan menunjang secara optimal demi mencapai tuuan pendidikan nasional. Peraturan baru yang mengharuskan syarat pernah melakukan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas bagi guru sebagai syarat naik golongan menjadi sebuah kendala yang cukup berat. Hal tersebut dikarenakan guru SD tidak terbiasa menulis atau melakukan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas. Guru harus membuat dalam memenuhi kewajibannya jika ingin naik golongan dan pangkat khususnya dari IV a ke IV b atau dari pangkat Pembina ke Pembina tingkat 1 ke atas. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini ialah menjadikan guru mampu membuat karya tulis ilmiah antara lain PTK agar mampu dimanfaatkan untuk pengembangan profesi. Permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh guru ialah bagaimana mengoptimalkan pembuatan penelitian tindakan kelas guru-guru SD di desa Geneng. Kegiatan pengabdian dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan workshop. Kegiatan menggunakan metode ceramah, diskusi dan latihan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini mencapai target. Capaian tersebut ialah guru mampu menghasilkan penelitian tindakan kelas yang baik. Pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat diikuti oleh 25 guru. Ketercapaian target pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat diikuti oleh 25 guru dari target 30 guru. Sehingga, ketercapaian peserta 83% atau dapat dinilai baik. Simpulan dalam kegiatan ini ialah ketercapaian target materi yang telah direncanakan pada kegiatan pengabdian ini dapat dinilai baik. Kata kunci: PTK; guru SD; karya tulis ilmiah. AbstractBasic education is a school that has a strategic and fundamental role for nation building. Related to the implementation of education in elementary schools must be aimed at optimally supporting and achieving national education. The new regulation which requires the requirement to carry out Classroom Action Research for teachers as a condition for boarding a class is a considerable obstacle. This is because elementary school teachers are not used to writing or conducting Classroom Action Research. The teacher must make it in fulfilling his obligations if he wants to rise in class and rank especially from IV a to IV b or from the rank of coach to coach level 1 and above. The purpose of this activity is to make teachers able to make scientific papers including PTK so that they can be utilized for professional development. The problem faced by the teacher is how to optimize the making of classroom action research for elementary school teachers in Geneng Village. Service activities are carried out using a Workshop approach. The activity uses lecture, discussion and practice methods. The results of this activity reach the target. The achievement is that the teacher is able to produce good classroom action research. The implementation of community service was followed by 25 teachers. The achievement of the target of implementing community service was followed by 25 teachers from the target of 30 teachers. So, the participants' achievement is 83% or can be considered good. The conclusions in this activity are the achievement of material targets planned for this service activity can be considered good. Keywords: PTK; elementary school teacher; scientific writing


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Hamid Darmadi

The purpose of this study was to obtain objective information and clarity regarding Elementary School Teacher Competitions through Low grade Portfolio Assessment. The results of this study indicated that the development of thematic learning models through the assessment of low-grade portfolio by Bengkayang District Elementary school teachers is in a "sufficient" position. The planning of learning model by elementary school teachers in urban areas had an actual score of 495 and an ideal maximum score of 840 or 58.92% with the category "sufficient." In the suburbs, it had an actual score of 334 and an ideal maximum score of 840 or 39.76% with the "enough" category. While in areas outside the urban area have an actual score of 335 and an ideal maximum score of 840 or 39.88% with the category also "sufficient." In each assessment effect, model planning effect in the Urban area obtained an actual total score of 96 ideal maximum score of 144, = 66.67%; At the Suburbs the actual score was 48 ideal scores 144 = 33.44%; while for the Outer Urban area obtained an actual score of 47 ideal scores 144 = 32.64%. The aspect of the preparatory stage for the implementation of the thematic learning model of low-grade portfolio assessment by elementary school teachers in the urban area obtained an actual score of 80 from an ideal maximum score of 120, reaching 66.67%; Suburbs obtained an actual score of 53 ideal scores 120 = 44.16%; Whereas in the out-of-urban effect urban area, the actual score was 52 ideal scores 120 = 43.33%. Implementation Stage Thematic learning model in the assessment of low-grade portfolio in the urban area obtained an actual score of 201 ideal maximum score of 360, = 55.83%; In the suburbs the actual score: 161 ideal scores 360 = 44.72%; while Out of urban the actual score is 162, the ideal score is 360 = 45.00%. The aspect of How to assess thematic learning models in the assessment of low-grade portfolio in the Urban area obtained the total score of 62 ideal maximum scores of 96, = 64.58%; Suburbs actual score 29 ideal score 96 = 30.21%; While out of urban the actual score of 31 was an ideal score of 96 = 32.29%. The aspect of the implication of thematic learning in the assessment of low-grade portfolio in the urban area obtained the number of actual scores of 57 ideal maximum scores of 120, = 47.50%; Suburbs actual score 43 ideal scores 120 = 35.83%; Out of urban the actual score of 43 was an ideal score of 120 = 35.83% of what it should be. For this reason, it was suggested thematic learning model planning for portfolio assessment should continued to be maintained by increasing the ability to compile annual programs, compile semester programs, compile syllabi, compile lesson plans, compile mapping and learning theme networks. The thematic learning model of portfolio assessment was not rigid but flexible, adapts existing situations, and conditions were active, creative, effective, and pleases learners referring to the concept of independent learning implementation of thematic learning of portfolio assessment by conducting initial activities, core activities, and closing / ending activities. Assessment of the thematic learning model portfolio assessment referred to indicators that have been determined by the education authority. Implications of implementing thematic learning model portfolio assessment was done by giving individual and group assignments by not burdening students, and utilizing and optimizing available learning media.


1985 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 16-17
Author(s):  
Loye Y. (Mickey) Hollis

It was probably not a unique experience, but it sure was fun, and more important, fifteen elementary school teachers improved their skills for teaching mathematics and did away with some anxiety about the subject. While they were about it, these teachers also increased the achievement in mathematics of forty-five elementary school students and showed them that mathematics can be a lot of fun.


1991 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Sue Goldstein ◽  
Frances A. Campbell

“I never seem to reach every student when I am teaching mathematics.” “There is never enough time for practicing mathematics skills.” These laments by typical elementary school teachers are both real and abundant. Teachers would love to have more time and more help to work with students individually on developing and mastering mathematics skills. Involving parents in working with their children in mathematics is a ready method of obtaining an extra resource for teachers when individualizing mathematics instruction.


Author(s):  
Irfan Hilman ◽  
Suci Zakiah Dewi

The purpose of this research is to analyze the ability of elementary school teachers in the application of learning media based on Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The main objectives are the teacher's understanding of ICT-based learning media, the ability of teachers in designing ICT-based learning media, the ability of teachers in the use of ICT-based learning media, factors that can support and inhibit the application of ICT-based learning media, and how teachers overcome obstacles in the application of ict-based learning media. The research method used by the author is mixed methods research method or mixed research method that is, by combining between qualitative and quantitative research types. The subject of this study was a public elementary school teacher in tarogong kidul area. The sample of this study was as many as 30 teachers.  Instruments used in the form of questionnaires, observations and interviews. Based on the results of the instrument test obtained teacher's understanding of learning media by 85.6%, the ability of teachers in designing ICT-based learning media by 85.6%, then the ability of teachers in the use of ICT-based learning media by 85.4%. The supporting factors in terms of teacher ability are the implementation of training in the use of ICT devices and designing ICT-based learning media. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that the ability of elementary school teachers in the application of ICT-based learning media in the Tarogong Kidul area is very good.    


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-103
Author(s):  
Siti Haryani

The purpose of this study was to determine: (1) the influence of educator qualifications, the mastery of ICT, as well as academic supervision jointly against class management capabilities among elementary school teachers, (2) the effect of educator qualifications on classroom management skills in an elementary school teacher, (3) the effect of mastery of ICT on classroom management skills in an elementary school teacher, and (4) the effect academic supervision of classroom management capabilities at an elementary school teacher. This study applied the quantitative approach using the survey design. The population in this research was all elementary school teachers in UPT PPD Pundong, Bantul regency, in the academic year of 2017/2018, amounting to as much as 182 teachers distributed in 19 elementary schools. Samples in this study were 124 teachers, taken by proportional random sampling method. Data collection used questionnaires. The data analysis was conducted on the descriptive analysis, linearity and multicollinearity test, multiple regression analysis, partial correlation analysis, and donations predictors include effective contribution and relative contribution. The results showed that the educator qualifications, mastery of ICT and academic supervision simultaneously have a very significant positive influence to the ability of teachers in classroom management. It means that if educator qualifications, mastery of ICT, and academic supervision become better, the ability of teachers to manage the classroom will become better too. Partially, the educator qualifications have a very significant positive influence to the ability of teachers to manage the classroom. The mastery of ICT also has a significant positive effect on the ability of teachers in classroom management. As well as a partial academic supervision also has a very significant positive influence on the ability of teachers in classroom management. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the educator qualifications, mastery of ICT, and academic supervision to increase the ability of teachers in classroom management.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Haryani

The Purpose of this research is to: 1) to know the implementation of clinical supervision as an effort to improve the ability of teachers in PBM activities of Kepuh elementary school teachers. 2) Take a clinical supervision measures to improve the ability in class management of Elementary School teacher. This research includes the type of school action research. The data collection techniques undertaken are with observations, tests and documentation as well as research instruments. Data analysis is done in every single round of action, this study implemented 2 cycles of research. Each cycle consists of four stages planning, implementation the plan, observing the implementing of the plan and reflecting or evaluation. The Setting of this research is the classroom teachers of SD kepuh of UPT PPK Jetis. The results showed that the teacher’s ability are improved.


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