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Journal : Brillo Journal

Achievement and Improvement of Junior High School Students' Numeracy Skills through a Realistic Mathematics Education Approach Timo, Maria Elisabeth; Son, Aloisius Loka; Salsinha, Cecilia Novianti
Brillo Journal Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Innovative Practices in Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Publisher : S&Co Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56773/bj.v4i2.74

Abstract

The results of a survey conducted by PISA show that the achievement of students' numeracy skills in Indonesia is relatively low, with many students having difficulty applying basic mathematical concepts in everyday life. This condition requires 21st-century learning to not only focus on mastering content, but also on developing numeracy skills that are integrated into various subjects. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the achievement and improvement of numeracy skills of grade VIII junior high school (JHS) students through the realistic mathematics education (RME) approach. The research method used is a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental research type, which was conducted at a junior high school in North Central Timor Regency. The instrument used was a numeracy ability test sheet. The data obtained were analyzed using the t-test. The results of the study showed that the achievement and improvement of numeracy skills of grade VIII junior high school students who studied through RME approach were higher than students who studied without the RME approach. Specifically, students taught with the RME approach showed better understanding in solving contextual problems and applying mathematical concepts, and experienced a more significant increase in scores between the pretest and posttest. It is recommended for junior high school mathematics teachers to implement RME to facilitate students' numeracy skills. It is recommended for junior high school mathematics teachers to implement RME to facilitate students' numeracy skills.
Co-Authors Agustina Hoar Agustinus Giovandi Laki Aloisius Loka Son Amsikan Stanislaus Andhy Rudhito, Marcellinus Anunut, Ardi Plasidus Bano, Elinora Naikteas Bees, Nene Lodiana Bete, Elviana Bete, Hendrika Binsasi, Eva Bone, Dominifridus Chatarina Enny Murwaningtyas Deda, Yohanis Ndapa Dina Timutang Dominifridus Bone Ebenhaiser Liunokas Eduardus Beo Seso Delvion Eva Binsasi Farida Daniel Fitriani Fitriani Fitriani Fitriani Gotlif Onirca Sina Hall, Eric Steven Hendrika Yeni Meti Hermina Disnawati, Hermina Hijriani, Lailin Hijriani, Lailin Hongki Julie Januario Pareira Jeniana Martha Prima Asa Julita Clarita Bete Kasa, Andreas Roberto Kolloh, Fanda Apriani Kresentius Iku Kobesi Mada, Grandianus Maifa, Talisadika Serrisanti Marcelina Nikola De Albergati Luty Marcellinus Andhy Rudhito Margareta Rodrigues Gomes Maria Alfiado Leu Maria Erwinda Kefi, Winda Maria Naimnule Mau, Maria Sensiana Meiva M. L. Siahaan Melissa Aeudia Daullu Minanur Rohman mone, ferdinandus Mun, Beatrix Farena Naimnule, Maria Nifu, Martha Marsela Oktovianus Mamoh Sanbein, Anita Fanu Selestina Nahak Semuel Ibrahim Amalo Siahaan, Meiva Marthaulina Lestari Simamarta, Justin Eduardo Simarmata, Justin Eduardo Solo, Prudensius Manek Maria Fransiska Venidora Stanislaus Amsikan Stanislaus, Amsikan Sulasri Suddin Tefa, Maria Angela Christin Timo, Maria Elisabeth Timutang, Moses Wua Laja, Yosepha Patricia Yakoba Yusina Muanley Yanpitherszon Liunokas Yeni Rafita Sihombing Yohanes Jefrianus Kehi Yovita Alves Amsikan Zulkaidah Nur Ahzan