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Eliciting Mathematical Thinking of Students through Realistic Mathematics Eucation

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: This paper focuses on an implementation a sequence of instructional activities about addition of fractions that has been developed and implemented in grade four of primary school in Surabaya, Indonesia. The theory of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) has been applied in the sequence, which aims to assist low attaining learners in supporting students’ thinking in the addition of fractions. Based on the premise that eliciting and addressing learners’ alternative conceptions in mathematics is beneficial in assisting them to improve their understanding, the paper seeks to explore the role that RME plays pertaining to this particular supposition. The paper presents and discusses examples of learners’ responses to contextual problems given to them during the course of the instructional activities. Keywords: Realistic Mathematics Education, mathematical thinking, a sequence of instructional activities DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.22342/jme.3.1.620.55-70

Source: Journal on Mathematics Education

DOI: 10.22342/jme.3.1.620.55-70

Authors: Lathiful Anwar, I Ketut Budayasa, Siti Maghfirotun Amin, Dede De Haan

Institutions: State University of Malang, Utrecht University

Language: English

Topic: Mathematics Education and Pedagogy

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250