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Journal : AlphaMath: Journal of Mathematics Education

Development of an Open-ended Numeracy Literacy Instrument: Context of Timorese Culture Siahaan, Meiva Marthaulina Lestari; Salsinha, Cecilia Novianti; Bete, Hendrika; Hijriani, Lailin
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.v12i1.30429

Abstract

Addressing complex problems requires multiple and sustainable solution strategies, highlighting the importance of students’ numeracy literacy. However, existing assessment practices often fail to capture students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving flexibility, particularly in algebraic contexts. An open-ended, locally wisdom–based instrument is considered appropriate for fostering students’ problem-solving abilities; however, it is rarely implemented in regular classroom instruction. Furthermore, research on the development of open-ended numeracy literacy instruments within Timorese culture remains limited. This study aims to develop and validate an open-ended numeracy literacy instrument in the algebra domain to address this gap. The study employed a design-based development approach using Tessmer’s formative evaluation, which includes preliminary study, expert review, one-to-one, small-group, and field-test stages. Qualitative data were obtained from expert validation, student feedback, and interviews, while quantitative data were collected through student response questionnaires and test results. The findings reveal that the developed instrument meets the criteria of validity, practicality, and reliability. Furthermore, the instrument demonstrates moderate difficulty and acceptable discrimination, indicating its effectiveness in distinguishing students’ abilities. This study contributes a valid and reliable open-ended assessment tool that can support the enhancement of students’ numeracy literacy and promote meaningful mathematics learning in algebra.
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 Sihombing, Yeni Rafita 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 Yohanes Jefrianus Kehi Yovita Alves Amsikan Zulkaidah Nur Ahzan