Designing Mathematics Learning Models Based on Realistic Mathematics Education and Literacy

Abstract

This research was formed the backround of the low mathematics literacy of junior high school students in Bukittinggi. The purpose of this research is to develop valid, practical and effective mathematics learning model based on Realistic Mathematics Education and Literacy to improve students’ mathematical literacy. This type of research was Plomp model design research which consisted of three stages, namely preliminary research phase, prototype or development phase, and assessment phase. However, this reserch is still at designing prototypes in development phase. Based on preliminary research results were obtained, 1) one of the factors that causes the low level of student mathematics literacy is students not trained in working on higher order thinking skill questions; 2) the teachers needed the learning models that could improve students’ mathematical literacy; 3) the students wanted contextual learning; 4) the curriculum used was the 2013 curriculum, content of mathematics in 8th grade junior high school students semester I consist of Numbers, Algebra, Geometry and Measurement; 5) The main concepts in the subject matter system of linear two-variable equations were, general form, solving and application; 6) students have characteristics between 14 and 17 years old, learning styles were evenly distributed on audio, visual and kinesthetic types, most students like traditional food; and all students like the colors. Based on the results of the preliminary research phase, need to be developed learning models based on Realistic Mathematics Education and Literacy. The results of designing prototype in the development phase were the components of the learning model consisting of learning syntax, social system, the principles of reaction, support systems, and instructional effect and nurturant effect.