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Journal : AlphaMath: Journal of Mathematics Education

Realistic Mathematics Education for 21st Century Skills: Strengthening Collaboration and Critical Thinking in Mathematics Learning Febriana, Rina; Delyana, Hafizah; Cesaria, Anna; Sovia, Anny
AlphaMath : Journal of Mathematics Education Alphamath: Vol. 12, No. 1, May 2026
Publisher : Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30595/alphamath.v12i1.30426

Abstract

The development of 21st-century skills, particularly collaboration and critical thinking, has become a central objective in contemporary mathematics education. The Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) approach is considered a promising intellectual strategy for supporting these competencies through contextual problem-solving activities and structured social interactions. However, emperiecal evidence on the simultaneous contribution on both critical thinking and collaborative skills remains limited. This study aims to assess the effect of the RME approach on students’ critical thinking and collaborative skill in mathematics learning. A quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design involving sixty students, divided into an experimental group receiving RME instruction (n = 30) and a control group receiving conventional instruction (n = 30). The research instruments included a critical thinking skills test and an observation-based collaboration skills assessment. Data were analyzed using Multivariate analysis of Covariance to assess the combined effects of RME while controlling for initial abilities .The results revealed that the experimental group ashowed significantly higher posttest scores in critical thinking skills (M = 82.15) compored to the control group (M = 70.46), with N-Gain scores of 0.61 and 0.35, respectively. Similarly, students’ collaborative skills in the experimental group (M = 84.27) were higher than those in the control group (M = 71.15). Multivariate analysis confirmed a statistically significant effect of RME on both critical thinking and collaboration. These findings suggest that RME effectively enhances students' cognitive and social competencies and can serve as an alternative strategy for mathematics instruction.
Co-Authors Adnan, Mazlini Afni Ridanti Agustini Mardelyni Ainil Mardiyah Anita Nurmayunita Anny Sovia Aprimadani Aprimadani Arie Purwa Kusuma Arnellis Arnellis Bolisma Welinda Dea Siska Delsi K Delsi K Deni Eka Putri Des mawita Desi Marnis DEWI SARTIKA Dewi Yuliana Fitri Dewi Yuliana Fitri Diah Ratna Sari Dra.Hj. Husna Dwi Ningsih, Dwi Edwar Kemal Efendi, Shindy Amelia Ega Melpi Mutiara Eka Pasca Surya Bayu Fazri Zuzano Febri Awita Fitrina Marici Gustiani Putri Hafizah Delyana, Hafizah Hamdunah Harizqi Azri hayati, rahmatul Heni Pujiastuti Hikmah Fujianti Husna Husna Irmayenti Irmayenti Jarnawi Afgani Dahlan Lisa Erdina Media Putri Lukita Gusmaningsih Maida Rahma Yeni Mazlini Adnan Melisa Melisa Asmi Metri Welnita Minora L Nst Minora Longgom Nasution Minora Longgom. Nst Mochammad Imron Awalludin Muhamad Tohir Mujtaba, Sultan Tirta Mulia Suryani Mulia Suryani Neli Asiah Nila Madu Sari Nova Anggelia Fitri Nurfadillah Nurfadillah Nurhabibah Nurhabibah Opi Yoke Pardinal Penita Ani Karya Radhya Yusri, Radhya Rahmad, Hari Adi Rahmadhani Rahmi Rahmi Rahmi, Agusti Ramadoni, Ramadoni Rani Raflesia Ranny Putri Yoma RATULANI JUWITA, RATULANI Resi Arti Nanda Ria Okta Selviora Rici Roliana Rina Febriana Rini Novia Riri Permata Sari Risnina Wafiqoh Rival Yuhendri Rubiah, Rubiah Satrio Junaidi Sefna Rismen Septian P uspita Sari Sisca Sukmawati Siska Mulia Syahri Sofia Edriati Sri Dewi Sartika Sri Wulandari Sukatin, Sukatin Syafitri, Nurul Syamsiar, Syamsiar Tai Chien Kao Tatalia, Ricci Gemarni Tatang Herman, Tatang Tiawati, Refa Lina Tika Prima Sari Vika Martahayu Villia Anggraini Vitria Herayanti Wahyudi Rahmat Welinda, Bolisma Yerizon Yerizon Yora Juita Yulia Haryono Yulisa Fitri Yulyanti Harisman Yunita Sandra Dewi Yusof, Anuar Mohd. Zulfa Zulfa Zulfaneti Zulfaneti Zulfitri Aima