Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal
The Journal invites original research articles and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The whole spectrum of research in mathematics education are welcome, which includes, but is not limited to the following topics: Realistic Mathematics Education Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) is a teaching and learning theory in mathematics education that was first introduced and developed by Freudenthal. There are two important points in RME; mathematics must be connected to reality and mathematics as a human activity. RME is implemented three principles, they are: (1) guided reinvention and progressive mathematizing, (2) didactical phenomenology, and (3) self-developed model. Furthermore, the practice of RME also has its own characteristics, they are: (1) phenomenological exploration or the use of contexts, (2) the use of models or bridging by vertical instruments, (3) the use of students own productions and constructions or students contribution, (4) the interactive character of the teaching process or interactivity, and (5) the intertwining of various learning strands. A paper is eligible to be included in this topic if the paper accommodates these three principles and these five characteristics. Joyful Learning in Mathematics Education The main goal of mathematics education in school is the mathematization of the child’s thought process through joyful learning. Learning should be something joyful because it is a perpetual growth process and self-reflection. Mathematics teachers are expected to develop ideas to motivate students by joyful activities, such as discovering, exploring, constructing, designing, setting strategy, and solving problems that are wrapped in mathematics games, puzzles, and hands-on activities. Integrating ICT in Mathematics Education The advance of information and communication technology (ICT) has been the concern of all human life, including in education. When all students use technology, education must be the first one to utilize it for the sake of effectiveness and attractiveness. The researches (ideas of research) on related topics could be traced to the works of Paul Drijvers, Willem J. Pelgrum, Tjeerd Plomp, Jean-Baptiste Lagrange, Michèle Artigue, Colette Laborde, Luc Trouche, and published books in Springer or other publishers. STEM Education Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has been major topic of discussion in the field of education, due to the most esteemed fields to respond to the demand of 21st century. STEM education will be an important knowledge for teachers to educate future high-quality workforce. STEM education can be implemented in any level of education. The main principle of STEM education is Engineering Design Process (EDP). This principle consists of cyclic process: (1) Identifying problem, (2) Researching the problem, (3) Developing possible solutions, (4) Selecting promising solution, (5) Building the prototype, (6) Evaluating the prototype, (7) Redesigning. The idea research of STEM Education can be explored in Breiner, Harkness, Johnson, and Koehler; Sanders; and Bybee. Lesson Study Lesson Study is a well-known approach originated from Japan for action research in classroom by teachers. It is an effective model for teachers to join their activities to improve their teaching. This approach emphasizes the improvement of students’ mathematical thinking which involves three steps namely Plan-Do-See. The research (ideas of research) on related topics could be traced to the works of Fernandez and Yoshida, Lewis and Wang-Iverson and Yoshida. Teacher-made Mathematics Teaching Aids Students at times struggle with mathematics due to the abstract concepts involved. To help address this issue teachers can use physical objects, such as teaching aids, to make the concepts more relatable and understandable. It also provides opportunity for students to understand and internalize basic mathematial concepts through concrete objects and situations. A paper is eligible for this topic if it comprehensively explains the mathematics teaching aid made by the teachers and the learning opportunities offered to the students. Clinical Supervision Having strong educational leadership is known to be a major factor in improving student learning. By providing vision and development opportunities, educational leaders can help facilitate the conditions necessary for teachers to perform at their best. A good supervision involves activities that aids, directs and informs teachers of what should be done or have been done and not merely finding faults in the teachers’ teaching. A paper is eligible for inclusion in the clinical supervision if it provides a comprehensive description and analysis of every stage in the supervision process Differentiated Instruction Differentiated instruction is a teaching theory based on the premise that instructional approaches should vary and be adapted in relation to individual and diverse students in classrooms. Many classes consisting of students with diverse learning abilities require a teacher capable of designing teaching strategies that accommodate all learning styles. Therefore, the scope of differentiated instruction is an important part of the focus and scope of the journal. Teacher Professional Development Teacher professional development is defined as activities that develop an teacher’s skills, knowledge, expertise and other characteristics. The definition recognizes that development can be provided in many ways, ranging from the formal to the informal. It can be made available through external expertise in the form of courses, workshops or formal qualification programs, through collaboration between schools or teachers across schools (e.g. observational visits to other schools or teacher networks) or within the schools in which teachers work. In this last case, development can be provided through coaching/mentoring, collaborative planning and teaching, and the sharing of good practices. Classroom Action Research Classroom action research is a reflective process which helps teachers to explore and examine aspects of teaching and learning and to take action to change and improve. It begins with a question or questions about classroom experiences, issues, or challenges. Generally, classroom action research is consisting of 4 steps, namely, planning, action, observation, and reflection. Authors could submit their work, with a comprehensive description and analysis of every step.
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Exploring Strategies and Challenges Faced by Novice Teachers in Preparing Students for the Minimum Competency Assessment: a Case Study in Indonesia
Suryani, Rita;
Pratiwi, Naning
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 14, No 1 (2024)
Publisher : SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in Mathematics
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v14i1.271
Indonesia has reformed its assessment system from a national examination to a minimum competency assessment (AKM), focusing on literacy and numeracy skills. Such a change might significantly affect how teachers teach, especially novice ones. Hence, this study explores the strategies and challenges of six novice mathematics teachers as they prepare their students for the AKM. In this qualitative case study research, participants who were mathematics teachers, with no more than five years of teaching experience, were recruited through purposive sampling to engage in semi-structured interviews. Moreover, six lesson plans, before and after the announcement of the AKM, were collected to get a picture of how they modified their teaching and planning. The data from interviews and lesson plans were analysed through the thematic-analysis method to get two main findings. Initially, the novice teachers undertook proactive measures to prepare their students for the assessment. They employed a responsive teaching approach, adapted lesson plans, participated in professional development programmes, and conducted AKM courses. Nevertheless, their efforts were hindered by their limited teaching experience and inadequate professional development opportunities in numeracy instruction. These findings serve to enlighten educators, school administrators, and other stakeholders about the perceptions and challenges faced by teachers in light of assessment reform
Examining Mathematics Achievement of Students from Different Provinces: What PISA 2018 says about Indonesia?
Kismiantini, Kismiantini;
Setiawan, Ezra Putranda
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 14, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v14i1.331
Despite participating in PISA for more than 10 years, Indonesian students' mathematics achievements still tend to be low. On the other hand, PISA 2018 shows that students in two provinces, namely (1) Special Region of Yogyakarta, and (2) Special Region of Capital City Jakarta, exhibit higher mathematics achievement than students from other provinces. This research aim is to examine factors affecting students' mathematics performance in these three regions. We carried out statistical multilevel analysis with a random effects model using R software. Based on this analysis, we find differences in factors that influence students' mathematics achievement from three provinces. Variables that significantly influence students’ mathematics achievement in the three regions are parent support, home support, students' mastery goals, and students' competition. The only variables that were significant outside Special Region of Yogyakarta and Special Region of Capital City Jakarta were students' beliefs and students' ESCS. In the three provinces, the variables growth mindset, gender, and father's education level did not affect students' mathematics achievement.
Profile of Spatial Ability of High School Students when Solving Geometry Problems
Wahyuni, Septia;
Noviani, Julia;
Saleha, Dian
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 14, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v14i1.288
Learning geometry began in elementary school and continued through high school, as well as at more advanced levels in the area of interest of higher education. This is because studying geometry can enhance students' problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning. Prioritized in geometry are the acquisition of spatial reasoning skills and an understanding of geometrical shapes and properties. This research aims to describe the spatial abilities of high school students in solving geometry problems. This study used qualitative research methods using descriptive design. The research subjects in this study were ten grade students in a senior high school in Aceh, Indonesia, consisting of three subjects with high, medium and low geometry abilities. Data collection techniques used were tests and interviews. The instruments in this study were geometric ability tests, spatial ability tests and interview guidelines. Data analysis techniques use data analysis techniques; data reduction, data display and draw a conclusion. The results of the study show that the spatial ability profile of students in the high and medium categories in solving geometry problems is that they have good abilities in showing correct perception of the position of geometric objects; have good ability to show correct perception of the shape of a geometric object. The low category students have good abilities in spatial perception but have poor abilities in visualization abilities. Students with high, medium and low abilities in solving geometry problems have good abilities in demonstrating mental rotation abilities.
Development of a Numeracy Assessment Instrument for Vocational High School (VHS) Students
Jumini, Jumini;
Hidayati, Kana
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 14, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v14i1.306
Numeracy skills are essential components that must be mastered by Vocational High School (VHS) graduates to enter the workforce. Developing a quality instrument based on the Item Response Theory (IRT) approach is necessary to measure numeracy skills. Since the development process involved VHS students, the instrument is developed based on the characteristics of the users. This study aims to (1) develop a quality numeracy assessment instrument for VHS students and (2) describe the numeracy skill profile of VHS eleven graders in Sleman Regency based on the assessment result. The subjects of the wide-scale trial were 374 students from nine VHSs in the Sleman Regency of Indonesia, assessed in nine study areas. Data analysis used the Item Response Theory (IRT) of the Quest program with the outputs: (1) An instrument consisting of 35 questions involving multiple-choice, complex multiple-choice, short answer, and essay. All items are valid qualitatively based on expert judgment and quantitatively based on infit and outfit MNSQ value and unidimensionality. The test item reliability value is 0.96, including in the special category, and the person reliability estimateis 0.89, categorized as good. Based on Total Information Function (TIF) and Standard Error of Measurement (SEM), the instrument is reliable in estimating the numeracy skills of the students with the ability ranging from -3.2 to 3.3 logit or covering the ability categories of low, medium, and high. The difficulty level of all items is in the range of -2.0 to 2.0, falling into the good category. (2) Most students, covering 67% of VHS students in Sleman Regency, have numeracy skills at the Basic level.
Problem-Solving Skills and Productive Struggle of Students in Solving Mathematical Problems in Elementary School
Mufliva, Rosiana;
Turmudi, Turmudi;
Herman, Tatang;
Iriawan, Sandi Budi;
Fitriani, Andhin Dyas
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 14, No 1 (2024)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v14i1.376
The research is motivated by the need to gain a deeper understanding of students’ mathematical problem-solving abilities, particularly in algebra, and to identify and address the productive struggles the encounter while solving problems. This research aims to analyze students' mathematical problem-solving abilities in solving algebra problems and identify students' productive struggles in solving these problems. This research was carried out using a qualitative approach with descriptive methods and instruments used in this research are problem solving ability tests, questionnaires that have been validated by education experts, and interview guides. Researchers selected students based on their level of productive struggle, namely high, medium, and low. The result revealed that students who have high productive struggle can answer the three questions correctly according to the problem-solving stages, starting from the understanding stage, transformation stage, process skills stage, and conclusion stage. Students who have moderate productive fighting power can answer the three questions only up to the understanding and transformation stage. At the process skills stage, students show errors in calculating and need teacher motivation to continue their struggle in solving mathematical problems. Students who have low productive fighting power can answer questions only up to the understanding stage, limited to writing back what they know and ask. In this category, students need intervention assistance from researchers to encourage their productive struggles. This assistance does not eliminate students' opportunities to think actively, on the contrary, through this method students are required to interpret their knowledge.