Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education
JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) is open-access and peer-reviewed scholarly online journal managed by Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta and published by Muhammadiyah University Press (MUP). The journal is published twice a year in January and July.
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<![CDATA[The Effect of Cooperative Learning on Mathematics Learning Outcomes Viewed from Students’ Learning Motivation ]]>
<![CDATA[Firda Razak]]>
<![CDATA[ JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) Vol. 1, No. 1, January 2016 ]]>
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DOI: 10.23917/jramathedu.v1i1.1785
<![CDATA[This experimental research was aimed to reveal the effect of cooperative learning models viewed from the level of learning motivation on students’ learning achievement on mathematics. The data were analyzed using the Two-Way ANOVA. The conclusions of this study are: (1) there were effects of interaction between cooperative learning models (TPS and NHT) and learning motivation on mathematics learning achievement, (2) the mathematics learning achievement of students with high level of learning motivation who were taught using TPS model is higher than those who were taught using NHT, and (3) the mathematics learning achievement of the students with low level learning motivation who were taught using TPS model is insignificantly different than those who were taught using NHT.]]>
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<![CDATA[ JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) Vol. 3, No. 2, July 2018 ]]>
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DOI: 10.23917/jramathedu.v3i2.7716
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<![CDATA[Students’ mathematics achievement in Mindanao context: A meta-analysis ]]>
<![CDATA[Roar Abalos Callaman]]>;
<![CDATA[Estela Corro Itaas]]>
<![CDATA[ JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) Volume 5 Issue 2 June 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.23917/jramathedu.v5i2.10282
<![CDATA[Over the years, there have been several studies exploring the factors affecting mathematics achievement. However, no study, specifically in the Mindanao context has attempted to summarize or illustrate the model for these sets of studies. This study aims to analyze the overall effect size of the factors on the student’s achievement in mathematics. The causal-comparative research design was utilized to synthesize the existing research about the student-related, teacher-related, and school-related factors that have -greatly influenced students’ mathematics achievement. Through the use of a multi-stage sampling design, 200 existing studies were funneled down to 50 with 158 effect sizes which met the inclusion criteria coming from the different colleges and universities in Mindanao. To determine the significant factors be included in the model that significantly influence students’ achievement, Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) was utilized. The findings revealed that the overall effect sizes have a small effect on mathematics achievement. On the other hand, mathematical skills, attitude, and self-efficacy are found to be the predictors of students’ mathematical achievement. Further, it was concluded that the type of school where the student is studying could cause significant variation in the effect sizes. It is recommended that educational institutions may review regularly the curriculum addressing the disparity of achievement between public and private schools. Also, teachers may utilize varied teaching strategies so that students would develop interest and positive learning attitudes towards mathematics.]]>
<![CDATA[Mathematical Communication Characteristics of Pre-Service Primary School Teacher in Explaining the Area of Trapezoid Reviewed from School Origin ]]>
<![CDATA[Zainal Abidin]]>
<![CDATA[ JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) Vol. 3, No. 2, July 2018 ]]>
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DOI: 10.23917/jramathedu.v3i2.6784
<![CDATA[Abstract. This study aims to know the characteristics of mathematical communication of pre-service primary school teachers. The material used as the object of research is geometry. It requires the ability of algebra and spatial skills. The area of trapezoid is selected as the topic since it is perceived as the most complex of all plane shapes studied in primary school. It is because the calculation of the area of trapezoid entails three variables. The ability of mathematical communication involves the ability to write and explain. This ability is examined based on the background of students’ secondary school. The subjects of this study were 15 students of Primary Teacher Education, STKIP Al Hikmah Surabaya in academic year 2017-2018. The types of mathematical communication are grouped according to their characteristics. Written communication is sharpened by oral communication. The results were analyzed to investigate the relevance of such abilities with the subjects’ background of their secondary school (SMA, SMK, or MA). The results indicate that the characteristics of written communication consist of: (1) narrative, (2) procedure, and (3) dialogue. Meanwhile, the characteristics of oral communication consist of: (1) lecture, (2) instructional, and (3) discussion. Pre-service teachers graduated from SMA have better mathematical communication skills than those from SMK and MA. Keywords: Pre-service primary school teacher, mathematical communication, the area of trapezoid. ]]>
<![CDATA[Junior high school mathematics teachers’ knowledge in calculators ]]>
<![CDATA[Isaac Bengre Taley]]>;
<![CDATA[Matilda Sarpong Adusei]]>
<![CDATA[ JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) Volume 5 Issue 1 February 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.23917/jramathedu.v5i1.9523
<![CDATA[Helping junior high school students to use calculators and computers for problem solving and investigating real-life situations is an objective of the junior high school mathematics curriculum in Ghana. Ironically, there is a technological drought in junior high school mathematics instruction in Ghana, with a suspicion that mathematics teachers’ competency in the use of calculators for teaching may be the source of this lack of use. This study sought to establish a correlation between junior high school mathematics teachers’ competence and the motivation supporting the use of calculators in teaching. A descriptive survey comprising of a test and questionnaire was used to collect data from junior high school mathematics teachers in an educational district in Ghana. Teacher characteristics such as educational attainment, age, and gender in relation to teachers’ competency in the use of calculators were discussed in the study. The results showed that about 70% of the teachers exhibited a low level of calculator competence. Besides, novice teachers outperformed expert teachers in the calculator competency-based test. Additionally, mathematics teachers’ enthusiasm for using calculators in teaching was directly associated with the teachers’ level of competency. The findings may send a signal to stakeholders in their efforts to revising the Ghana JHS curriculum in order to actualize the curriculum desire for the integration of technology in the teaching and learning of JHS mathematics.]]>
<![CDATA[Mathematics education undergraduates’ personal definitions of the notion of angle of contiguity in Kinematics ]]>
<![CDATA[Zakaria Ndemo]]>;
<![CDATA[David Mtetwa]]>
<![CDATA[ JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) Volume 6 Issue 2 April 2021 ]]>
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DOI: 10.23917/jramathedu.v6i2.11130
<![CDATA[The concept of a mathematical definition causes severe difficulties among students during problem solving and proving activities. Students’ difficulties with the use of mathematical definitions often arise from the fact that students are often given those definitions instead of constructing them. With the aim of developing an understanding of the kinds of student teachers evoked concept images of the notion of angle of contiguity, a qualitative case study was conducted at one state university in Zimbabwe. Purposive sampling was used to select 28 mathematics undergraduate student teachers who responded to a test item. Qualitative data analysis was guided by ideas drawn from the theoretical framework of Abstraction in Context and idea of imperative features of a mathematical definition. Student teachers written responses revealed that student teachers personal concept definitions consisted of ambiguous and irrelevant formulations that did not capture the essence of the idea of the angle of contiguity. In some cases their responses were not consistent with the definition of the angle of contiguity. Although there were a few instances of adequate descriptions of the concept, (8 out of 32) these and the inadequate descriptors elicited can contribute significantly towards efforts intended to improve mathematics instruction. Improved mathematics instruction will lead to enhanced conceptualizations of mathematics concepts.]]>
<![CDATA[Improving Students’ Critical and Creative Thinking through Realistic Mathematics Education using Geometer’s Sketchpad ]]>
<![CDATA[Decy Dhayanti]]>;
<![CDATA[Rahmah Johar]]>;
<![CDATA[Cut Morina Zubainur]]>
<![CDATA[ JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) Vol. 3, No. 1, January 2018 ]]>
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DOI: 10.23917/jramathedu.v3i1.5618
<![CDATA[Learning can foster students’ character as well as their understanding. Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) is one of learning approach to foster those competences. In this research, the learningbased RME will be supported by using the Geometer's Sketchpad. This study aims to improve the students’ character through Realistic Mathematics Education using Geometer's Sketchpad on proportion topic and analyze the student's learning achievement . The subjects of this research are the 25 eighth grade students in one of public secondary school in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh. Instruments used in the study are character observation sheets and test to assess students’ learning achievement. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis. The result of data analysis shows that the implementation of Realistic Mathematics Education using Geometer's Sketchpad in topic of proportion can improve student's critical and creative thinking. In addition student's learning achievement met the minimal mastery criteria.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effect of a Problem Centered Learning on Student’s Mathematical Critical Thinking ]]>
<![CDATA[Lidya Putri Apriliana]]>;
<![CDATA[Isnaini Handayani]]>;
<![CDATA[Subhan Ajiz Awalludin]]>
<![CDATA[ JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) Vol. 4, No. 2, July 2019 ]]>
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DOI: 10.23917/jramathedu.v4i2.8386
<![CDATA[Since Indonesian students’ critical thinking skills in junior high school is still in unexpected level, it should be improved through teaching and learning process. The objective of the study is finding out the influence of problem centered learning approach toward students’ mathematical critical thinking ability. Every student should have mathematical critical thinking skills to make mathematics lessons are easier. Using the critical thinking skills will help students improving problem solving skills. However, the current critical thinking ability of junior high school students is still low. This research used quasi experimental design with Static Group Comparation type. The research sample consisted of two classes with each class of 35 students. The research instrument consists of six questions which indicate a mathematical critical thinking ability. Data analysis of this study used the Mann-Whitney test. The results of the study indicate that there is an effect of the problem-centered learning approach on the students' mathematical critical thinking ability with testing criteria is high.]]>
<![CDATA[Students’ Ability and Thinking Profile in Solving Plane Problems by Provision of Scaffolding ]]>
<![CDATA[Sugiyanti Sugiyanti]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhtarom Muhtarom]]>
<![CDATA[ JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) Vol. 1, No. 2, July 2016 ]]>
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DOI: 10.23917/jramathedu.v1i2.3387
<![CDATA[This study aims to reveal thinking profile and problem solving ability of mathematics department students of Universitas PGRI Semarang in solving plane problem by providing scaffolding. Type of this study is a qualitative research. The selection of research subject is based on students’ ability, feedback from lecturers and fluency both in oral or writing. Data collection technique used is Think Aloud Method. The results of the study provide an overview that after being given scaffolding, students with intermediate level of mathematics have characteristics: using the assimilation thinking process in understanding the problem, using assimilation and accommodation in planning to solve the problem. The students with lower level of mathematics, they use assimilation thinking process in understanding the problems and planning the settlement whereas they are not able to use accommodation thinking process. Students’ inability in accommodation thinking process causes they can not make solution planning correctly, solve the given problems and checking the solutions. The study shows the students experienced a lot of thinking process development since they have been able to use all of information for solving the problems. The number of the given scaffolding depends on individuals and the level of students’ tinking ability.]]>
