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Journal : Journal of Didactic Mathematics

Mathematical communication skills of students in agricultural-based regions: Proficiency levels, challenges, and instructional strategies Salido, Achmad; Kausar, Aufal; Aswin, Aswin; Marniati, Marniati
Journal of Didactic Mathematics Vol 6, No 1 (2025): April
Publisher : Mahesa Research Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34007/jdm.v6i1.2587

Abstract

Mathematical communication is a fundamental skill that enables students to express and justify mathematical ideas clearly. This study examines students’ mathematical communication skills in an agricultural-based region, focusing on proficiency levels and influencing factors. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected from 21 eighth-grade students through problem-solving tasks assessing three key indicators: mathematical modeling, explanation of mathematical patterns, and question formulation. The results indicate that most students exhibit moderate mathematical communication abilities, with only a small proportion demonstrating high proficiency. High-ability students effectively integrate multiple representations and justify their reasoning, while moderate-ability students rely on procedural approaches with limited conceptual depth. Low-ability students face significant challenges in constructing mathematical models and articulating solutions. These findings suggest that contextual factors, including limited access to quality education and instructional strategies, impact students' mathematical communication development. Although students in agricultural communities engage with quantitative reasoning in real-life contexts, they struggle to translate these experiences into formal mathematical communication. The study highlights the need for differentiated instructional strategies, including explicit reasoning exercises and contextualized learning, to enhance students’ communication skills. However, the study’s limited scope and sample size necessitate further research across diverse regions to explore long-term interventions. Future studies should investigate culturally relevant pedagogical approaches to strengthen mathematical communication, particularly for students in rural and agricultural settings.
Co-Authors Abdul Haris Agustian Perdana, Dian Airyq, Irnin Miladdyan Akrama Hatta Amalia, Nur Santi Amiluddin Amiluddin, Amiluddin Amri, Andi Arivianti, Namira An Nadwa Astuti - Aufa, Muhammad Fajar Bahruddin Yusuf Basalamah, Indira Cangara, Satriawati Chairuddin Chairuddin Damianus, Franciskus Eka Lestari, Sonia Fajrian, Yasmin Anisa Farma Rahayu, Ismelina Fernanto, Fredy Fikri, Ruki Rizal Nul Gotama, Mulia Haerani, Andi haryanti, rinrin Hasnan, Ahmad Husain, Dayana Sabila Ikram, Zul Iman Sudrajat Irma Susanti S Jaya, Fahril Jerniyana, Jerniyana Karto Iskandar Kausar, Aufal Leonel, Agustinus M. Masdi, M. Masdi Ma'ruf, Singgih Yulizar Marniati Marniati, Marniati Martins, Agus Meiliati, Rafika Muh. Fadil Majid Muhamad Nurdin, Muhamad Muhammad Irfan Musriyadi Nabiu, Musriyadi Nadila, Dini Nugraha, Arisya Fitri Nuralda, Nuralda Pangestu, Daffa Bagus Pardi Pardi, Pardi Pasaribu, Yunita Putri, Intan Meilani Rachman, Sitti Hardiyanti Raudhah, Raudhah Reflis, Relfis Renaldi, Rio Candra Rizfa, Mila Safitri Salido, Achmad Sarinah Pakpahan Septula, Dayang Rekha Siti Fauziah Siti Nuraliah, Siti Siti Sa'dianti Sitti Fakhriyyah, Sitti Sri Lestari Sufyani Prabawanto, Sufyani Suhartina Suhartina, Suhartina Sukardi, Sudirman Sukoco, Hendro Sulyono, Sulyono Sundoro, Fredericho Mego Suro Adhawati, Sri susi susi Syah, Setiawan Putra Syahrul Syahrul Syahruni Cangara, Arie Syam, Marniati Tariparlaut, Tariparlaut Umam, Hairul Utami, Rahmawati Ning Wahidun, Aega Wahyu Pratama, Reza Yulmaini Yulmaini Zairina, Nug Thia