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Rangkiang Mathematics Journal
ISSN : 27160726     EISSN : 27160734     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24036/rmj.v1i1
Core Subject : Education,
Rangkiang Mathematics Journal (RMJ) is a prestigious vision journal which focuses on publishing research, and advance literature study in mathematics and mathematics education. The scope of this journal includes: mathematics teacher profesionalisme, Realistic Mathematics Education, Design/Development Research in Mathematics Education, High Order Thinking Skills in Mathematics, STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) Education, Classroom Action Research, Technology in Mathematics Learning, Etnomatematics, Lesson Study for Learning Community, Assessment in mathematics learning, Psychological Theories in Mathematics Education, Mathematical Physics, Mathematical Analysis, Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Industry and Finance, Stochastic, Modeling and Simulations, Operational Research, Algebra, Modern Graph Theory together with Applications to Other Fields of Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, and Combinatorics.
Articles 53 Documents
Multidimensional Poverty Clustering using K-Means Algorithm with Dimensionaly Reduction by Principal Component Analysis Salma, Admi; Zilrahmi, Zilrahmi
Rangkiang Mathematics Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Rangkiang Mathematics Journal
Publisher : Department of Mathematics, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/rmj.v4i2.101

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The level of Multidimensional poverty in each province in Indonesia varies, similar policies is ineffective to reduce the poverty. Several poverty indicators also influence other factors. General policies established to overcome poverty have proven ineffective, making it urgent to identify the needs of each province in overcoming this condition. Grouping provinces based on similar multidimensional poverty which use cluster analysis, will help address this situation. The aim of this study is to group provinces based on multidimensional poverty indicators using the k-means clustering method. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was also used to reduce variables and multicollinearity. The clustering results showed seven clusters. The highest multidimensional poverty was found in cluster 2, which consisted of one province, namely Papua Pegunungan. This province shows deficiencies in education, health, and living standards compared to other clusters. Meanwhile, the lowest multidimensional poverty was found in cluster 7. There are three provinces in this cluster, namely Bali, Jakarta, and DIY Jogjakarta. These provinces experience minimal multidimensional poverty which is able to provide a better quality of life. The policies and development strategies in these provinces could serve as role models to develop other provinces based on their specific deficiencies and needs.   Each cluster is well separated, as Davies Bouldin Index (DB) is lover, at 0.4.
Do Prestigious Schools Still Exist in Padang? An Exploratory Study on State Junior High School Admission 2025 in Padang Vionanda, Dodi; Wood, Raihan Attaya; Susrifalah, Amelia
Rangkiang Mathematics Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Rangkiang Mathematics Journal
Publisher : Department of Mathematics, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/rmj.v4i2.106

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In this study, we perform an exploratory study of New Student Admission datasets for public Junior High School in Padang in 2025. We utilized tables, barplots, and boxplots to present information contained in datasets and we carried out cluster analysis using HDBSCAN algorithm. For this study we made use of admitted students’ datasets for each admission pathway of all state Junior High Schools in Padang in 2025. We carried out this study to investigate the emergence of prestigious schools among public Junior High School in Padang amid the implementation on zoning system. Our study reveals the presence of group of prestigious schools along with group of schools that admitted students mostly live nearby the schools. Hence, it is recommended for Padang Municipal government to improve the quality of schools that are not considered as prestigious schools since there are many schools that admitted students mostly live nearby the school.
Exploring Students’ Mathematical Representation through the Lens of APOS Theory of APOS Theory: An Exploratory Study Asra, Aqilul; Boriboon, Gumpanat
Rangkiang Mathematics Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Rangkiang Mathematics Journal
Publisher : Department of Mathematics, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/rmj.v4i2.102

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Mathematical representation ability is one of the key competencies that reflects the depth of students’ conceptual understanding in mathematics learning. However, various studies show that mathematics education students still face difficulties in using and connecting multiple forms of representation, leading to limited conceptual understanding. This study aims to analyse students’ mathematical representation abilities using the APOS (Action, Process, Object, Schema) theoretical framework to reveal the underlying mental mechanisms. A qualitative descriptive method with data triangulation (test and interview) was employed. Six mathematics education students were selected and categorized into low (score < mean – SD), medium (mean – SD ≤ score < mean + SD), and high (score ≥ mean + SD) ability groups based on their mathematical representation test results. Data from tests and interviews were analysed through qualitative coding to ensure reliability and credibility. The findings indicate that low-ability students tended to remain at the Action stage, medium-ability students reached the Process stage, and high-ability students began to reach the Object and Schema stages. This study confirms that the quality of mathematical representation is closely related to students’ cognitive stages according to the APOS theory and introduces a novel link between representation indicators and APOS stages, offering valuable insights for mathematics education research.