Numeracy Problems Research Articles

Investigating Numeracy Skills: How Students Handle Data Representation Challenges

Adequate numeracy skills are essential, yet many students still face difficulties in solving numeracy problems. Previous studies have indicated that one of the challenges encountered by students relates to the representation of data or information in the problems to be solved. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore how students with various levels of numeracy skills address these obstacles in problem solving. The method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach, and data collection techniques include triangulation of test results and interviews. The research subjects are 30 eighth- grade students at one of the public junior high schools in Malang Regency. The results obtained show that students at a proficient level can represent data using mathematical expressions (creating patterns), capable students can represent data with words or written text, whereas students at the basic level still struggle with representing data due to difficulties in connecting available information, though they can read the charts presented. Students requiring special intervention are still unable to represent data from the graphs presented, and they also have difficulties in reading and finding information from graphs. Some students still struggle with writing mathematical arguments and reading information, and are not accustomed to contextual problems. Thus, it is advisable for teachers to familiarize students by providing numeracy problems, both PISA or AKM types

Students' Errors in Understanding Numeracy Problems:A Case Study of Kinesthetic Students

Numeracy is an essential skill that needs to be developed early on. With good numeracy skills, students are expected to be able to solve problems that occur in everyday life. However, not all students are able to solve problems in the form of numeracy well, one of which is students with kinesthetic learning styles. This is because numeracy problems are presented in visual form, which is not in accordance with the kinesthetic students, who more easily process information physically or through movement. Therefore, kinesthetic students tend to make many mistakes in solving numeracy problems. Therefore, the researcher intends to analyze the errors made by kinesthetic students in solving numeracy problems in order to help teachers find solutions to these problems. This qualitative study involved private junior high school students in Malang city with kinesthetic learning styles as research subjects. Researchers used learning style test questionnaires, numeracy problem test results, and interview results to obtain data, which were then analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion/verification. Based on the study's results, it was found that kinesthetic students made three types of errors in solving numeracy problems, namely 1) errors in understanding the problem, 2) errors in understanding the problem, and 3) errors in solving numeracy problems. These errors are caused by several things, including 1) students' lack of ability to interpret the reading, 2) students' lack of willingness to reread the problems presented, 3) the numeracy problems presented are complicated, i.e. presented with many numbers and objects, 4) students tend to rush to solve the problems so they do not do the reexamination process.

Development of Differentiated Interactive Media to Encourage Student’s Number Sense

Number Sense ability is crucial to have as a basis for students' knowledge in solving numeracy problems. The use of learning media with number sense material content is very necessary today. Another problem arises in the variation of students' learning styles that require differentiated media to meet all needs. This study aims to develop differentiated learning media with number sense content. This research is research and development (R&D), where this study uses the ADDIE development model. This research was conducted at MTs Sunan Kalijogo Malang with a total of 36 students as subjects. The data obtained from the validation sheet is divided into qualitative and quantitative data which are analyzed to determine the feasibility of the learning media developed. The results of the media evaluation show an average percentage of 86.3%, with the category "Very Feasible". The question aspect obtained an average percentage of 84.5%, also with the category "Very Feasible". In addition, the results of the practicality questionnaire involving 36 students gave an average practicality percentage of 87.1%, also in the "Very Feasible" category. Thus, seeing the assessment results indicates that the developed learning media is very feasible to be implemented in the classroom learning process as a form of implementing the merdeka curriculum.

PEMECAHAN MASALAH NUMERASI KONTEN GEOMETRI DAN PENGUKURAN LEVEL PENALARAN SISWA SMA DITINJAU DARI GAYA KOGNITIF FIELD INDEPENDENT DAN FIELD DEPENDENT

Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) of numeracy is one part of the National Examination held by the government today as a replacement for the National Examination. Grønmo (2015) explains the importance of numeracy for students' lives, namely that it can help students solve contextual problems both in the scope of mathematics learning in schools and contexts outside of school. The results of Indonesia's participation in the TIMSS (2015) event were that Indonesia ranked 44th out of 49 countries with a mean numeracy score of 397 from an overall average of 505. It can be said that the numeracy score obtained by Indonesia is far below the overall average. The purpose of this study was to describe the problem solving of geometry content numeracy and measurement of high school students' reasoning levels in terms of the Field Independent (FI) and Field Dependent (FD) cognitive styles of grade XI 8 students at SMAN 1 Krian. The type of research used in this study is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The sampling technique used a purposive sampling technique with a criterion sampling type in order to select subjects. The instruments for collecting data in this study were cognitive style tests or Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT) and numeracy problem solving tests (TPMN). All grade XI 8 students were identified for their cognitive style types using GEFT, then one student was taken each representing each type of cognitive style to be given TPMN. Furthermore, the results of TPMN were analyzed and interviews were conducted. The results of the study showed that: 1) students with Field Independent (FI) cognitive style were able to meet the indicators at the stage of understanding the problem, making a plan, and implementing the plan; but were less able to meet the indicators at the stage of re-checking the results, and overall the analytical reasoning level indicators dominated the solving of numeracy problems, 2) students with Field Dependent (FD) cognitive style met the indicators at the stage of understanding the problem and making a plan but were unable to meet the stage of implementing the plan and re-checking the results so that only a few analytical indicators were seen in solving numeracy problems

Critical Thinking Abilities Students Solving Social Arithmetic Numeracy Problems Based On Initial Mathematics Proficiency

This study aims to present the results of the analysis of critical thinking skills of students with low, medium, and high initial abilities in solving social arithmetic numeracy problems and to determine the critical thinking skills of students in each critical thinking indikator. Critical thinking ability is an important skill that students must have to evaluate information, make rational decisions, and solve problems effectively. Students trained in critical thinking have the ability to face problems, examine them, and find appropriate solutions. This research is qualitative research with descriptive qualitative method. The research subjects were seventh grade junior high school students in Surakarta. Data were colleccted through written tests, student interviews, and observations. The results and conclusion of this study indicate that students’mathematical critical thonking skills on social arithmetics material in terms of initial ability are still relatively low, from the results of the analysis based on the four critical thinking indicators that are the reference in this study students tend not to be able to fulfill the four critical thinking indicators.

Analysis of junior high school students' refractive thinking process in solving numeracy problems

The purpose of this study is to examine how junior high school students use refractive thinking to solve algebraic problems based on their mathematical skill levels, specifically high and low. Refractive thinking involves a phase where students rethink and modify their approaches to solving algebraic problems. This qualitative study employs interviews and observational methods, with participants consisting of students with both high and low mathematical abilities. The results indicate that students with high mathematical ability navigate the stages of refractive thinking more effectively, including problem identification, strategy formulation, and evaluation. These students are often able to quickly identify errors and experiment with multiple strategies to arrive at better solutions. In contrast, students with low mathematical ability struggle with problem identification and tend to persist with initial, less effective approaches. These findings highlight significant differences in the refractive thinking processes of the two groups, underscoring the need to develop instructional strategies that foster reflective thinking skills, particularly for students with lower mathematical aptitude.

Prospective mathematic teachers’ reflective thinking in solving numeracy problems at the critical reflection stage

The low numeracy skills in Indonesia are one factor affecting the quality of mathematics education, so reflective thinking is needed to improve this ability. This study aims to describe prospective mathematics teachers' reflective thinking process in solving numeracy problems at the critical reflection stage based on prior knowledge. This study used a qualitative, descriptive research methodology. The research participants were 34 prospective mathematics teachers at the State University of Malang, East Java. The instruments used are numeracy tests and interview guidelines. Data analysis includes data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed notable differences in reflective thinking based on prior knowledge levels at the critical reflection stage. Subjects with high prior knowledge tried various solutions, were confident in their answers, and accurately drew conclusions and explained their reasons. Subjects with medium prior knowledge tried different methods but needed more confidence in their results. They could conclude but struggled to explain their reasons. Subjects with low prior knowledge used the same method, needed more confidence, and needed help explaining their reasons despite concluding. These findings imply creating a better training program for prospective mathematics teachers, emphasizing numeracy and reflective thinking growth.

Students' Critical Thinking in Solving Numeracy Problems: A Case Study of Students with High Self-Efficacy

Critical thinking is a 21st century skill that allows students to think reflectively and reason in making decisions. Students' critical thinking influences success in solving numeracy problems. This study aims to explain the ability to think critically in solving numeracy problems with high self-efficacy. The study employed a qualitative approach and phenomenological method. Data collection involved the use of the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT), self-efficacy questionnaires, and numeracy assessments in mathematics, specifically on topics related to cubes and rectangular prisms. Data analysis comprised data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Based on GEFT and self-efficacy questionnaire results, one class V-B student with a field-dependent cognitive style and high self-efficacy was selected for further critical thinking skills assessment. Based on the results the student with a field-dependent cognitive style and high self-efficacy demonstrated notable strengths. In the process of basic clarification, the student met the indicators for analyzing arguments and formulating statements, effectively presenting their arguments. When providing reasons for decisions, the student showed the ability to consider the credibility of sources by selecting appropriate problem-solving strategies. However, she occasionally made calculation errors due to inaccuracy. In the process of concluding, the student met the indicators for making and evaluating decisions, successfully composing conclusion sentences that aligned with the problems and final answers. Students with field dependent cognitive style and high self efficacy are able to fulfill all indicators of critical thinking by using their ability to solve critical thinking problems. He excelled in verbal ability at the time of the interview by explaining the argument of the problem and the answer, but his weakness is less thorough in working so that the results obtained are less precise.

Development of Numeracy Problems Based on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to Measure Critical Thinking Ability

One of the 21st-century skills that students must possess is critical thinking. An instrument is needed to assess the level of success in developing students' critical thinking abilities. The contribution of this research is the development of numeracy problems based on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) that can measure students' critical thinking abilities. This research is quantitative, with analysis using Ministep software and involving 75 students as research subjects. Numeracy problems were developed using the 3-D model with the stages of define, design, and develop. The results of this study indicate that the 15 developed numeracy problems are valid as they meet at least one criterion of validity and reliability, with an item reliability value of 0.96. This suggests that the instrument can effectively measure critical thinking skills, cover a diverse range of difficulty levels, and ensure that the formulated questions are suitable for measuring and assessing various student abilities. These results indicate that the ESD-based numeracy problems developed can be used as reference material in similar research or studies related to the analysis of students' critical thinking abilities in solving ESD-based numeracy problems.

Contextual-based Open-Ended Model Improves Numeracy Skills of Grade IV Elementary School Students

This research is motivated by numeracy problems that exist in elementary schools. Students tend to be more passive in learning mathematics because students have difficulty expressing mathematical arguments and ideas. Lack of innovation in the learning process makes students bored while studying. Therefore, an appropriate learning model is needed. This research aims to determine the effect of the contextual-based Open-Ended learning model on the numeracy abilities of fourth grade elementary school students. The type of research used is quasi-experimental research with the Nonequivalent Control Group Design type. The population in this study was all class IV elementary schools consisting of 9 classes with a total of 214 students. The sampling technique in this study was a cluster random sampling technique so that the sample obtained in this study was 28 people as the experimental group and 26 people as the control group. Numeracy ability data was obtained by administering an instrument in the form of an objective test in the form of a regular multiple choice. Student numeracy ability data was analyzed using the Polled Variance t-test. The results of the analysis show that there are significant differences between the experimental group and the control group. Thus, it can be concluded that the contextual-based Open-Ended model has an influence on the numeracy abilities of fourth grade elementary school students. The Contextual-based Open-Ended Model not only provides students with open problems related to real situations but can also guarantee openness to student activities in the learning process

Analisis Kemampuan Numerasi Mahasiswa Calon Guru Matematika

Preservice mathematics teachers will eventually become mathematics teachers and teach mathematics in schools to students. Therefore, it is important to assess the numeracy skills of preservice mathematics teachers to develop their numeracy skills, which will positively impact students once they start teaching in schools. This study aims to describe the numeracy skills of preservice mathematics teachers about numeracy, including how well they can explore mathematical concepts in problems related to numeracy. This study is a qualitative descriptive. The subjects of this study are 28 mathematics education students from the University of Mataram. The instruments used in this study are questionnaires and tasks containing numeracy problems using the Sasak cultural context. Data analysis employs descriptive qualitative analysis, which includes data transcription, categorization, data presentation, description of the numeracy skills of teacher candidates, and conclusion. The results show that, in general, students have not been able to distinguish between numeracy and mathematics. Additionally, students still face difficulties in designing numeracy-oriented learning, especially using the socio-cultural context

Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Serious Games on Numeracy Problem Solving Abilities in Elementary Schools

Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Serious Games on Numeracy Problem Solving Abilities in Elementary Schools

Student’s Collaboration and Creative Mathematical Thinking Skills in Problem-Based Learning Using Numeracy Problems

Collaboration and creative mathematical thinking are important for students. However, students' collaboration and creative mathematical thinking skills are still low because students are not used to collaborating or investigating the problem-solving process. This research aims to determine students' collaboration and creative mathematical thinking skills in the 10th grade in Problem-Based Learning using numeracy problems. This research was carried out on 25 vocational school students majoring in accounting in Palembang, Indonesia. The research method used was a mixed method. The results of research on students' collaboration skills show that most of the students are in the excellent category. Students can fulfill respect for others and commitment indicators, but the indicators of deliberation and participation are rarely fulfilled. The research results on students' creative mathematical thinking skills show that 80% are in the very good category, 16% are in the good category, and others are in the pretty good category. Students can fulfill three indicators, fluency, originality, and elaboration, but flexibility is rarely fulfilled. Creative thinking skills of students need to improve.

Studi Literatur: Pentingnya Pembelajaran Berpendekatan Etnomatematika pada Materi Geometri

Numeracy problems at SD Negeri 4 Penarukan, Buleleng have decreased in geometry material. The results of ANBK that have been carried out show that numeracy literacy in several indicators such as basic concepts related to geometry and statistics, and solving simple routine math problems has decreased. This study aims to describe the results of a study of learning strategies with an Ethnomathematics approach to improve numeracy literacy in geometry material. The method used in this research is qualitative library research and field study by collecting several relevant articles that discuss the use of the Ethnomathematics approach in the learning process and adjusted to the results of literacy and numeracy of teachers in the field. The results of this study are in the form of a review of five relevant studies related to the ethnomathematics approach to improve numeracy literacy in geometry material and student numeracy literacy. The use of this Ethnomathematics approach should be a solution for schools to improve student learning outcomes and numeracy literacy skills.

PROBLEMATIKA PENERAPAN SOAL BERBASIS NUMERASI PADA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR DI KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT

Numeracy skills are needed in all aspects of life. Numeracy is the ability to apply number concepts and mathematical skills in everyday life as well as being able to use mathematics practically and have an understanding of information that is expressed mathematically.This study uses a qualitative approach with a multi-case study design. Data were collected through observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis process is done through single case data analysis and cross case data analysis. The location of the study was conducted at three elementary schools in West Lombok regency, namely SDN 3 Kuripan, SDN 2 Jembatan Kembar Timur and SDN 4 Dasan Geres. The findings from the three schools showed that teachers in constructing numeracy-based problems refer to the components of the numeracy AKM but still in the form of simple questions. In pemanfataanya, numeracy-based questions are not done routinely and according to the needs of ANBK only. The lack of workshops and references as well as the distribution of teaching materials on numeracy in schools is a significant obstacle to the use of numeracy-based problems. While the supporting factor in the form of online sites that discuss examples of numeracy problems and the form of contextualization of the problem in the form of personal, socio-cultural and scientific contexts are still minimal.

Teachers Underutilize Their Learning Styles in Developing Thought-Provoking Questions: A Case Study

<p style="text-align: justify;">Teachers' learning styles are a crucial part of the learning process as they determine how teachers' brains capture and integrate information linked with the senses. Kurnia, identified as an auditory teacher, was expected to capture written information in a provided numeracy problem. Nevertheless, she prefers to capture visual information, like tables or figures, and utilize them to develop thought-provoking questions. Thus, this study intends to investigate her reasons and the factors affecting Kurnia's decision to utilize visual information as a reference in developing questions. This research adopts a qualitative design covering a case study. Kurnia was selected from 32 teachers from 28 schools; roughly 43% were from public schools, and 57% from private schools. Kurnia placed more emphasis on pictorial information before proposing questions, which was caused by situational factors: the subject matter, the grade level, the student's engagement in the class, the teacher's experience, the teaching experience, and the diversity of students' learning styles. This article recommends that teachers recognize their learning styles to know their strengths and weaknesses in teaching mathematics, and that they convey understandable information utilizing effective instructional methods that represent each learning style of students in the classroom.</p>

Realistic mathematics education (RME) to improve literacy and numeracy skills of elementary school students based on teachers’ experience

Literacy and numeracy are the abilities of students to use basic mathematics in solving daily life problems, and students should have it. Various studies have shown that Indonesian students' literacy and numeracy skills still need to improve. One of the solutions to this problem is RME, and one of the components that influence this skill is teachers as a facilitator and their experiences. Thus, this research aims to refigure how students who receive Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) literacy and numeracy skills improve based on teacher's experiences. The research subjects are third, fourth, and fifth-grade students in elementary schools in Padang. Three schools were selected for each grade level and taught by three teachers with different experiences. The students were given literacy and numeracy problems before and after RME instruction. The answers were assessed and grouped to examine the student's literacy and numeracy achievement. The research results show that student's literacy and numeracy skills are better with RME learning. Student's literacy and numeracy skills are not influenced by teachers' experience.

Assistance in Developing Numeracy Problems as Learning Assessments

Assistance in Developing Numeracy Problems as Learning Assessments

Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berhitung Permulaan Melalui Metode Math Training for Kid’s Application

The problem of students' numeracy skills has long been a problem. The problem is low numeracy skills and uninteresting learning; students' initial numeracy skills do not develop. Although not all students, based on the teacher's notes, this was quite disturbing because of the 18 students, 8 still got scores that were far below the KKM with an average score of 50.6, while the KKN required 65 for the minimum complete score that students had to get in mathematics learning for all the subjects studied. This research targets 18 students by implementing the Math Training for Kids application as a solution to the Beginning Numeracy problem, which is implemented using a PTK model with 2 cycles. The results of the research show that students' initial numeracy skills (subtraction and addition) can be improved through practicing word problems with the help of the math training for kids application for class I students at SDN 429 Sagenae. In terms of tests, students' numeracy skills or activities are all above the KKM number determined in class I at SDN 429 Sagenae. We can compare them. On average, it was 76.66 (cycle I) and changed to 87.22 (cycle II), which means it has been classically completed. When referring to classical completeness (%) then the action has fulfilled 80%.

Analysis of Student Perceptions of Teaching Campus Participants


 
 
 
 The Independent Campus Learning (MBKM) policy provides students with the opportunity to take part directly in society to solve the country's problems. The Teaching Campus is one of the MBKM programs with the aim of solving educational literacy and numeracy problems in Indonesia. The research in this article aims to describe the impact of implementing the MBKM program, namely the 6th Teaching Campus organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture, which comes from students from HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar University. The research used mixed methods. Quantitative data in this research includes questionnaires from teaching campus school partners and students participating in teaching campuses. The research data is in the form of perception interviews from students participating in the teaching campus class 6. Based on the research results, it is known that students' perceptions after attending the teaching campus are very good, namely on average 90%. This is in line with the partner's high perception of the quality and abilities of students, namely 93%. Based on student perceptions, campus teaching programs not only provide classroom teaching experience and literacy and numeracy skills but can also help improve students' collaboration abilities and soft skills.