Ramadhanta, Sury Adellia
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ENHANCING MATHEMATICAL CREATIVE THINKING ABILITY: EXPERIMENTATION WITH REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION BY EMBEDDING ICE BREAKING IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Ramadhanta, Sury Adellia; Simamora, Rustam Effendy; Susanti, Dwi
EDU-MAT: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika Vol 12, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/edumat.v12i1.18693

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The effectiveness of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) in improving students' mathematical abilities has been examined through various research. Meanwhile, the use of ice-breaking (Ib), considered by experts and educational researchers as a highly beneficial tactic for improving learning effectiveness, had yet to be fully explored in the context of integration with RME. The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Ib-RME (RME integrating Ib) in enhancing students' mathematical creative thinking abilities (MCTA) at SMPN 14 Tarakan, Indonesia. Involving 64 seventh-grade students in a quasi-experimental design, the experimental group adopted the Ib-RME approach. In contrast, the control group followed the conventional teaching method employed by mathematics teachers in the class, including ice-breaking activities as normally implemented in the classroom setting. Data analysis using t-tests revealed a significant improvement in MCTA in the Ib-RME group, confirming the effectiveness of this approach. The research noted that conventional teaching also enhanced MCTA, although to a lesser extent than Ib-RME. These findings contributed to understanding the potential integration between RME and Ib in improving Mathematics learning outcomes, particularly in developing MCTA. The implications could serve as a basis for the development of innovative and effective teaching approaches in the mathematics education. Keywords: conventional learning, ice-breaking, mathematical creative thinking ability, realistic mathematics education, school mathematics.
Investigating the effects of Realistic Mathematics Education on mathematical creativity through a mixed-methods approach Simamora, Rustam Effendy; Ramadhanta, Sury Adellia
Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/ijsme.v7i2.21221

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This study investigates the effect of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) on mathematical creativity among 96 seventh-grade students in North Kalimantan. Using an embedded experimental design, students were assigned to an experimental group (RME) and a control group (conventional teaching), each consisting of 32 students. The pretest and posttest showed a significant increase in mathematical creativity in both groups, with a greater increase in the RME group. Interviews indicated that RME positively impacted students' mathematical self-efficacy, proficiency in fractions, and enjoyment of learning. Students also favored teaching on the blackboard and mathematics games, which increased their interest. These findings confirm the effectiveness of RME in enhancing mathematical creativity and suggest further exploration of diverse learning media and icebreakers. This study highlights the potential of RME to foster creativity and recommends its integration into the mathematics curriculum.