The summary of flipped classroom learning activities assisted by merdeka mengajar platform in improving students' numeracy skills in solving fraction problems

Abstract

Technology has transformed the way students learn in the 21st century. The emphasis is no longer solely on memorization but on developing critical, creative, collaborative, and communicative thinking skills, enabling students to solve real-world problems. However, despite this emphasis on 21st-century skills, students' numeracy skills still require significant improvement. The flipped classroom model is an alternative learning model that has shown promise in enhancing students' activity and numeracy skills in solving mathematical problems, specifically in the area of comparing and ordering fractions. This approach involves reversing the traditional classroom dynamic, with students learning at home through pre-recorded videos and engaging in interactive activities in the classroom, such as problem-solving exercises and discussions. To achieve the desired learning objectives, the development of effective learning materials is critical. Several techniques for comparing and ordering fractions are available in textbooks and on the internet, but the flipped classroom model, assisted by the Merdeka Mengajar platform, has combined graph area shading and other innovative techniques to deliver the material. The use of these techniques is expected to improve students' numeracy skills significantly, enabling them to solve fraction problems with greater ease and accuracy. By embracing technology and innovative teaching methodologies, educators can prepare students with the necessary skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century.