Mathematical collaborative learning in 21 st century based on national science olympiad in junior high school

Abstract

Learning in 21 st century is no longer interpreted as process of transfer of knowledge from teachers to students, but rather emphasizes the efforts of teachers to facilitate students in constructing concepts and solving problems independently. The purpose of this study was to describe mathematical collaborative learning in 21 st century. It was qualitative research. The research was conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Colomadu Karanganyar in 2019/2020 academic year. The research instruments included lesson plans, problem solving tasks, and observation sheets. Data validity used time triangulation. Data analyses were done through data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusion. Based on results, 1) The ability of critical thinking: students were skilled in concluding discussion result that had been carried out with logical assumptions and were able to determine the right actions to solve the problems; 2) The ability of creativity: students were skilled at formulating complex problem solving strategies; 3) The ability of collaboration: there was a positive dependence among students so that an academic support system was embodied, in which each group member was commited to achieve mutual success; 4) The ability of communication: there was dynamic interaction between group members and teachers, so that learning occurs effectively.