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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What Might Happen to School Mathematics in 2013?
Lee Peng Yee
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2011)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v1i1.13
The following commentary on the direction and substance of the curriculum reviewprocess currently happening in Singapore was included because of its interest toreaders from other countries. However, the views expressed here are those of theauthor, a respected and experienced Asian mathematics educator, and do notnecessarily reflect those of the editors or the international advisory panel.
Juggling Mathematical Understanding
Allan Leslie White
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 4, No 1 (2014)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v4i1.29
This paper presents a theoretical model for the teaching for understanding of school mathematics. After describing two categories of understanding, it develops a continuum between rote and insight. In the process of describing the model, it articulates the assumptions underpinning the model and presents a process whereby a teacher can move the teaching strategies towards the development of insight within the students. It will argue that the development of insight should be the goal of all school mathematics classrooms. And that in order to achieve this goal the classroom teacher must become an expert juggler by simultaneously applying teaching strategies that develop student proficiency with skills, positive attitudes towards mathematics and deep connected conceptual knowledge.
The Impact of Gender, Parents’ Education Level, and Socio-Economic Status on Turkish Students’ Mathematics Performance
Rusli Rusli
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 7, No 1 (2017)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v7i1.45
This paper describes secondary data analyses that investigate the impact of gender, parents’ education level, and socio-economic status upon Turkish students’ mathematics achievement in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2009. The analyses were done quantitatively using t-tests, one-way ANOVA, correlation and linear regression. The findings revealed that gender differences and Turkish students’ mathematics performance are statistically significant but practically not significant. Parents’ education level had an impact on Turkish students’ mathematics achievements. The index of Economic, Social and Cultural Status (ESCS) had a positive effect on mathematics achievements and ESCS was a significant predictor of Turkish students’ mathematics performance. The findings seem to suggest that at the school level, the school environment is expected to build students’ motivation in learning, and the teachers in the classroom setting are expected to provide extra hours and learning consultation services for students who need it. At the student level, students were expected to have high motivation in learning and are suggested to not rely on learning facilities provided by their parents. However, further research is required prior to making any recommendations on school policy, teaching, and learning practice in the classroom setting.
Improving Teachers ICT Application Competencies: A Case Study at Vocational High School in East Kalimantan Province
Saiful Ghozi;
Risty Jayanti Yuniar;
Sara Wibawaning Respati
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 7, No 2 (2017)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v7i2.56
Innovation in learning should be done in line with information and computer technology (ICT) literacy development for both students and teachers. One of the problems with learning using ICT is the differences in competency of teachers in a small city due to the lack of access to its development. This study is a qualitative research based on a community service activity to enhance ICT application competencies of mathematics teachers in vocational high school in Penajam Paser Utara (PPU) district, East Kalimantan Province(Indonesia), utilizing GeoGebra and Autograph™. This study consisted of five phases: (1) situation analysis, (2) training and workshops for GeoGebra and Autograph™ utilization, (3) implementation of lesson study (LS), (4) data analysis and presentation, and (5) discussion. The results of this study are: (1) students became more motivated to learn mathematics by using GeoGebra, (2) teachers found that GeoGebra can develop students’understanding of mathematics concepts easier, and (3) ICT competencies in teaching in vocational high school in PPU, especially in the utilization of GeoGebra and Autograph™, increased. The recommendation is that LS should be continued to improve the effectiveness of GeoGebra and Autograph™ utilization in other mathematics topics. A much larger studywould be needed to determine if the results of this research are due to the approach or due to the teachers’ enthusiasm, novelty effect or what is known as the Hawthorne Effect.
Editor’s Note: Is the Multiple Intelligences Theory a Research-Based Theory or a Story with a Positive Message?
Allan Leslie White
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 9, No 1 (2019)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v9i1.74
Howard Gardner introduced his Theory of Multiple Intelligences in 1983. It is a model of intelligence which differentiates intelligence into various specific (primarily sensory) modalities, rather than being dominated by a single general ability such as IQ. The Theory of Multiple Intelligences has attracted controversy and criticism among the research community but has resonated with teachers and many educationalists who have supported the practical value of various educational approaches suggested by the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. This paper will investigate claims that the Multiple Intelligences Theory is a research-based theory, or as critics have claimed, it is a good story with a positive message.
Engagement with Mathematics: The Influence of Teachers
Catherine Attard
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2011)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v1i1.8
Recent decades have seen growing concern over the lowering levels of engagement with mathematics in Australia and internationally. This paper reports on a longitudinal study on engagement with mathematics and explores the influences of teachers on the students’ engagement with mathematics. Findings reveal that the development of positive pedagogical relationships between students and their teachers forms a critical foundation from which positive engagement can be promoted.
A Model Eliciting Framework For Integrating Mathematics And Robotics Learning
David Nutchey
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2013)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v3i1.24
Robotics is taught in many Australian ICT classrooms, in both primary and secondary schools. Robotics activities, including those developed using the LEGO Mindstorms NXT technology, are mathematics-rich and provide a fertile ground for learners to develop and extend their mathematical thinking. However, this context for learning mathematics is often under-exploited. In this paper a variant of the model construction sequence (Lesh, Cramer, Doerr, Post, & Zawojewski, 2003) is proposed, with the purpose of explicitly integrating robotics and mathematics teaching and learning. Lesh et al.’s model construction sequence and the model eliciting activities it embeds were initially researched in primary mathematics classrooms and more recently in university engineering courses. The model construction sequence involves learners working collaboratively upon product-focussed tasks, through which they develop and expose their conceptual understanding. The integrating model proposed in this paper has been used to design and analyse a sequence ofactivities in an Australian Year 4 classroom. In that sequence more traditional classroom learning was complemented by the programming of LEGO-based robots to ‘act out’ the addition and subtraction of simple fractions (tenths) on a number-line. The framework was found to be useful for planning the sequence of learning and, more importantly, provided the participating teacher with the ability to critically reflect upon robotics technology as a tool to scaffold the learning of mathematics.
Impact of Brain Research upon School Mathematics for the 21st Century
Allan Leslie White
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 6, No 1 (2016)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v6i1.40
In 1924, Hans Berger succeeded in recording the first human electroencephalogram (EEG). With developments in technology, there are now a variety of approaches for examining brain activity such as Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI), magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) and computed tomography (CT scans). This technology is giving the first glimpses of the vastness of our inner brain space and brain research is being used to treat autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other brain related conditions. Importantly, the implications of brain research for education are beginning to emerge. This paper will discuss some of these implications with special focus upon mathematics teaching and learning. It will discuss a scale for classifying teaching strategies according to their aims and student learning outcomes involving understanding. It will end with a reflection on the importance of the end of a mathematicsclassroom lesson.
Students’ Use of Graphs in Understanding the Concepts of Derivative
Haliza Abd Hamid;
Noraini Idris;
Ruzela Tapsir
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 9, No 1 (2019)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v9i1.69
Previous research showed that visual utilisation in mathematics classrooms help students in understanding concepts. This study was conducted to assist educators in realising visual reasoning skills in students which can be employed in classroom practices as the students move to their higher levels of education. The study is part of a larger project. It studied 194 pre-university students’ perception of the use of graphs and examined their actual ability to extract information embedded in the graphs in order to understand and solve derivative problems. Findings showed that students were very encouraged to use graphs in the teaching and learning of mathematics but the opposite was evident in their worked solutions. Implications of teaching and learning are also discussed.
What Does Brain Research Say about Teaching and Learning Mathematics?
Allan Leslie White
Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2012)
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DOI: 10.46517/seamej.v2i1.19
Brain research has shaken our ideas of the structure of the brain and how the brain works. Gone are the ancient ideas of comparing the brain to a machine. Neuroplasticity describes the remarkable ways in which the brain adapts and transforms itself as a result of a change in stimuli. Cognitive exercises have been designed and trialled that improve memory, problem solving abilities, and language skills in aged subjects and in children, as well as reversing the aging process by twenty to thirty years in some adults. Since the decline of behaviourism as a major theoretical influence upon mathematics education, there have been a number of learning theories emphasising thinking and the influences of the social and cultural contexts. Although, brain research is in its infancy, the question arises as to what does brain research add to mathematics teaching and learning in addressing student needs and developing their potential?