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Master (Motivating, Acquiring, Searching, Triggering, Exhibiting, Reflecting) Learning Model In Terms Of Literacy Ability And Students' Mathematics Learning Motivation, Muhamad Sabirin, Akbar Hidayatullah, Rinda Azmi Saputri, Muh. Fajaruddin Atsnan, Maisea Ledua Nareki Dec 2022

Master (Motivating, Acquiring, Searching, Triggering, Exhibiting, Reflecting) Learning Model In Terms Of Literacy Ability And Students' Mathematics Learning Motivation, Muhamad Sabirin, Akbar Hidayatullah, Rinda Azmi Saputri, Muh. Fajaruddin Atsnan, Maisea Ledua Nareki

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

It is argued that mathematical literacy skills might be improved when learning motivation is high. This study aims to examine the difference in mathematical literacy skills between students who joined a learning model that stimulate motivation, the MASTER learning model (Motivating, Acquiring, Searching, Triggering, Exhibiting, and Reflecting) and those who attended conventional learning in terms of high, medium, and low learning motivation. This is a quasi-experimental study with a population of all seventh-grade students of an Islamic Junior School in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. The sample was selected using the purposive sampling technique with group VII A as the experimental class …

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Determinant Factors Of Mathematics Achievement In Online Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Anwaril Hamidy, Kee-Fui Turner Lam Dec 2022

Determinant Factors Of Mathematics Achievement In Online Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Anwaril Hamidy, Kee-Fui Turner Lam

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Online learning has become more popular during the Covid-19 pandemic, including in mathematics. However, many educators have raised concerns whether there are critical factors determining the mathematics achievement during online learning. This study examines online learning readiness (OLR), math anxiety (MA), online platforms used in learning (Zoom Meeting and Google Classroom) and gender as determinants of mathematics achievement students in online learning. The participants in this study were 197 students of a private university in Samarinda, Indonesia. Online learning readiness and math anxiety were gathered by means of questionnaires. The questionnaires were deemed valid (> 0.500) and reliable (OLR = …

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Analysis Of Critical Thinking And Communication Skills In Geometric Transformation Problem Solving Using Transgeo Application, Malika Kautsar Ilmi, Mohammad Syaifuddin, Reni Dwi Susanti, Siti Khoiruli Ummah Dec 2022

Analysis Of Critical Thinking And Communication Skills In Geometric Transformation Problem Solving Using Transgeo Application, Malika Kautsar Ilmi, Mohammad Syaifuddin, Reni Dwi Susanti, Siti Khoiruli Ummah

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

The research aims to analyze narratively critical thinking and communication skills using the Android-based TransGeo application on geometry transformation in junior high school. This study uses a qualitative with a descriptive method obtained from tests and interviews. The test contains contextual problems in the android application, while the interviews are based on student test answers. Then, test results are adjusted descriptively by presenting the achievement of each student to be categorized based on critical thinking and communication scoring. Next, one student was randomly selected from each category as the interview subject. The indicator of critical thinking skills is the most …

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Meta-Analysis: The Effect Of Discovery Learning Models On Students' Mathematical Ability, Khairunnisa Khairunnisa, Dadang Juandi Dec 2022

Meta-Analysis: The Effect Of Discovery Learning Models On Students' Mathematical Ability, Khairunnisa Khairunnisa, Dadang Juandi

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

This research aims to determine the magnitude of the influence of the discovery learning model on students' mathematical abilities. These included problem-solving skills, critical thinking, understanding, and mathematical reasoning. This study employs a quantitative approach with a Meta-Analysis method. Data collected was from experimental research connected to the application of discovery learning models to the mathematical abilities of elementary, junior high school, and high school students in papers indexed from 2012 to 2021. From the search and study selection results, 48 articles were obtained. The findings found an annual increase in the number of publications, most of which were on …

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The Influence Of Environment And Mathematical Learning Styles On Students' Gpa Through Independent Learning As An Intervening Variable, Christine Krisnandari Ekowati, Aleksius Madu, Juliana Mh Nenohai, Magdalena Wangge Dec 2022

The Influence Of Environment And Mathematical Learning Styles On Students' Gpa Through Independent Learning As An Intervening Variable, Christine Krisnandari Ekowati, Aleksius Madu, Juliana Mh Nenohai, Magdalena Wangge

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This study aims to analyze the effect directly or indirectly between learning styles and the learning environment through independent learning on students' cumulative grade point average in the Mathematics Education Study Program, FKIP Undana. The type of research is quantitative research, with the research population being all active students in the Mathematics Education Study Program. The sample taken was 95 people. The samples were based on the Slovin formula with an error of 5%. Data was collected through questionnaires regarding the learning environment, learning styles, learning independence, and GPA. The data collected was then analyzed by path analysis. From …

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An Exploration Of Ethnomathematics At Sewu Temple In Yogyakarta, Dina Sulistyowati, Rita Pramujiyanti Khotimah Dec 2022

An Exploration Of Ethnomathematics At Sewu Temple In Yogyakarta, Dina Sulistyowati, Rita Pramujiyanti Khotimah

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This study explores the elements of mathematics (geometry and arithmetic) in Sewu Temple. As the research is qualitatively discussed, ethnographic design is appropriately implemented with observation, interviews, and documentation for collecting data. The data analysis technique shares four steps; collecting, reducing, presenting, and drawing a conclusion"”the validity of the data using triangulation techniques. The results of this study indicate that there are mathematical elements in the shape of the building and the reliefs of Sewu Temple; flat shapes, spatial shapes, geometric transformations, and arithmetic sequences. The existing flat forms include; squares, rectangles, isosceles trapezoids, right trapezoids, circles, triangles, and octagons. …

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Development Of Learning Tools Based On Realistic Mathematics Approach That Oriented To High School Students' Mathematical Generalization Ability, Silfia Hayuningrat, Raden Rosnawati Dec 2022

Development Of Learning Tools Based On Realistic Mathematics Approach That Oriented To High School Students' Mathematical Generalization Ability, Silfia Hayuningrat, Raden Rosnawati

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Generalization ability need to be encouraged in learning mathematics, students with generalization abilities can expand and transfer knowledge to practical knowledge. This research aims to develop learning material based on realistic mathematisc approach that oriented to generalization ability. The learning materials'developed is lesson plans and student worksheets. This is research and development with an ADDIE model. The instruments used in this study were the evaluation sheets, response questionnaire for teachers and students and tests of mathematical generalization ability. The data analysis technique used was descriptive qualitative and quantitative. The design of the learning materials focuses on aspects of the mathematical …

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Problem-Based Learning And Case-Based Learning: Which Is More Effective For Fostering Mathematical Connection?, Erlinda Rahma Dewi, Arifta Nurjanah Dec 2022

Problem-Based Learning And Case-Based Learning: Which Is More Effective For Fostering Mathematical Connection?, Erlinda Rahma Dewi, Arifta Nurjanah

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Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Case-Based Learning (CBL) are two typical learning approaches that involve problem-solving activities, likely to encourage students' mathematical connection abilities. This study aimed to describe the differences in mathematical connection ability between students studying with the PBL and those who used the CBL approach. A quasi-experiment with a pretest-post-test non-equivalent group design was conducted for the purpose. The data collection method was non-routine problems about mathematical connections. The data was analyzed using inferential statistics. Paired sample t-tests adopted were to examine the difference between pretest and post-test data in each experimental class, and independent sample t-tests were …

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The Ability Of Junior High School Mathematics Teachers Writing Higher Order Thinking Skills (Hots) Questions, Syukrul Hamdi, Badrun Kartowagiran, Edi Istiyono, Hadi Nur Rahman Dec 2022

The Ability Of Junior High School Mathematics Teachers Writing Higher Order Thinking Skills (Hots) Questions, Syukrul Hamdi, Badrun Kartowagiran, Edi Istiyono, Hadi Nur Rahman

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

This study is a survey research with a cross sectional survey design, which aims to describe the ability of junior high school mathematics teachers in writing HOTS items. The population of this study was junior high school mathematics teachers in Sleman Regency, while the sample was 21 teachers determined by non-stratified random sampling. The sample teachers came from 11 schools totaling 21 teachers. Each teacher created three HOTS items along with their grids. The question items made by the sample teachers were descriptive questions. The question items that had been prepared were then reviewed by two mathematics teachers from leading …

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Development Of Trigonometry Module Based On Pbl That Oriented To High School Students' Concept Of Understanding, Ahmad Bazuri, Elly Arliani Dec 2022

Development Of Trigonometry Module Based On Pbl That Oriented To High School Students' Concept Of Understanding, Ahmad Bazuri, Elly Arliani

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

This study aims to produce a problem-based learning module on trigonometry oriented towards the ability to understand concepts for grade X high school students and to describe the quality of the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the module. This is a research and development with the ADDIE model, which includes five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The implementation of product development was conducted at the State Senior High School 1 Magelang, involving 36 students from class X MIPA 2. This research resulted in a trigonometry module based on problem-based learning syntax. The module is declared valid with an …

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Metacognitive Skills Of Student In Solving Problems Of Two-Variable Linear Equation Systems In Terms Of Self-Regulated Learning, Erlina Zulva Rahmawati, Nining Setyaningsih Dec 2022

Metacognitive Skills Of Student In Solving Problems Of Two-Variable Linear Equation Systems In Terms Of Self-Regulated Learning, Erlina Zulva Rahmawati, Nining Setyaningsih

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

It is empirically known that metacognitive skill contributes to self-regulated learning. This study aims to describe students' metacognitive skills in three levels of self-regulated learning, particularly in solving problems of a two-variable linear equation system. Three indicators were used in metacognition skills, namely planning indicators, monitoring indicators, and evaluation indicators. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, this study involved All students of grade VIII A of the academic year 2021/2022 from a state junior school as subjects involving each category for high, medium, and low self-regulated learning. The data were collected using questionnaires, tests, interviews, documentation, and observation. A triangulation method, …

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How Do Mathematics Teachers Design Tasks To Assess Students' Creative Thinking Ability?, Pradnyo Wijayanti, Tatag Yuli Eko Siswono, Dwi Juniati, Abadi Abadi, Sugi Hartono Dec 2022

How Do Mathematics Teachers Design Tasks To Assess Students' Creative Thinking Ability?, Pradnyo Wijayanti, Tatag Yuli Eko Siswono, Dwi Juniati, Abadi Abadi, Sugi Hartono

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

This study aims to describe teachers' understanding of designing mathematical tasks to assess students' creative thinking abilities. The descriptive study involved 23 mathematics teachers in a city in East Java, Indonesia. The research Instrument is a task that reveals teachers' understanding of the notion of creative thinking, mathematics' problem of assessing students' creative thinking, some criteria to assess students' creative thinking, and examples of questions designed by the teacher. Data were analyzed descriptive-quantitatively and qualitatively with an iterative method consisting of data condensation, data display, and data verification. The study results indicate that teachers' understanding of creative thinking is still …

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Mathematical Induction Proofing: Procedural Fluency Reviewed From The Creative Thinking Level Of Mathematics Students, Pradipta Annurwanda, Rizki Nurhana Friantini Dec 2022

Mathematical Induction Proofing: Procedural Fluency Reviewed From The Creative Thinking Level Of Mathematics Students, Pradipta Annurwanda, Rizki Nurhana Friantini

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Creativity in performing mathematics proof was assumed to be directed by the procedural fluency. This article examines the procedural fluency in proof based on the students' creative thinking level of mathematics. Subjects were selected pusposively to join the test and interview as the main instruments. Of the 36 students who took the test, 5 students were selected appropriate at each level of creative thinking skills to be followed with interviews.. The data were analyzed following data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion withdrawal as suggested by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana (2014). The results showed that very creative, creative, and quite creative …

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Meta Analysis Study: Effectiveness Of Problem Based Learning On Indonesian Students' Mathematical Reasoning Ability, Ihda Mutimmatul Fitriyah, Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro, Ezi Apino Dec 2022

Meta Analysis Study: Effectiveness Of Problem Based Learning On Indonesian Students' Mathematical Reasoning Ability, Ihda Mutimmatul Fitriyah, Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro, Ezi Apino

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Problem-Based Learning has been studied over three decades in various subjects and schools, This meta-analysis study aimed to synthesize the most recent findings of the effect of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), specifically on students' mathematical reasoning ability. The data were obtained from relevant primary studies published in national and international journals or proceedings during 2014-2021. Ten effect sizes from eight studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria were analyzed using a systematic review and meta-analysis. JASP 0.15.0.0 software was used to measure the formula of Hedges g to determine the effect size. The result showed that PBL has a strong effect on …

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Analysis Of The Meaning Of Continuity And Differentiation: A Study On Graph Problems, Muhammad Ikram, Muhammad Muzaini Dec 2022

Analysis Of The Meaning Of Continuity And Differentiation: A Study On Graph Problems, Muhammad Ikram, Muhammad Muzaini

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Continuity and differentiability are concepts that students must master to effectively learn and solve problems in a variety of contexts. Thus, this study sought to elicit students' interpretations of the relationship between continuity and differentiability, particularly in graphic problems. Through a qualitative approach, this study involved 195 third-year undergraduate students from various Indonesian universities. Ten of them agreed to an in-depth interview for exploration and clarification. Thematic analysis was conducted to deduce patterns from the responses of participants based on the findings. This study discovered three types of meanings that students construct when they solve problems: 1) physical meaning; 2) …

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Improving Mathematical Critical Thinking Ability Through Realistic Mathematics Learning In Jhs Students, Sri Sutarni, Rustiwi Gatiniggsih Dec 2022

Improving Mathematical Critical Thinking Ability Through Realistic Mathematics Learning In Jhs Students, Sri Sutarni, Rustiwi Gatiniggsih

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Critical thinking is a structured way of thinking in making decisions and solving problems. Because the critical thinking ability in junior high school students is low, realistic mathematics learning is considered to be able to improve students' critical thinking ability. The purpose of the research in this article is to describe the improvement of mathematical critical thinking ability through realistic mathematics learning reviewed from indicators and the averages increase each cycle. This type of research is Class Action Research that is carried out in 2 cycle. The research subjects consisted of mathematics teachers and 16 students of class VIII Muhammadiyah …

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Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Matematika Berbasis Kontekstual, Ali Mahmudi, Sugiman Sugiman, Kuswari Hernawati, Himmawati Puji Lestari Dec 2022

Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Matematika Berbasis Kontekstual, Ali Mahmudi, Sugiman Sugiman, Kuswari Hernawati, Himmawati Puji Lestari

PYTHAGORAS : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian pengembangan ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar matematika berbasis kontekstual yang valid, praktis, dan efektif dengan model pengembangan ADDIE yang terdiri atas lima langkah pengembangan, yaitu Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation. Pengembangan bahan ajar ini penting untuk memfasilitas siswa dalam membangun pemahaman dan kebermaknaan dalam belajar matematika yang terjadi ketika siswa memahami keterkaitan antara suatu pengetahuan dengan pengetahuan lain atau dengan konteks kehidupan sehari-hari. Pembelajaran kontekstual dilaksanakan dengan strategi REACT yang terdiri atas lima aktivitas produktif, yaitu relating (mengaitkan materi pembelajaran dengan konteks), experiencing (melakukan eksplorasi untuk menemukan konsep atau pengetahuan), applying (menerapkan pengetahuan yang telah dikonstruksi), cooperating …

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Representasi Matematis Siswa Dalam Menyelesaikan Pisa Konten Space And Shape Ditinjau Dari Adversity Quotient, Titik Sugiarti, Abi Suwito, Fina Rohmatul Ummah Dec 2022

Representasi Matematis Siswa Dalam Menyelesaikan Pisa Konten Space And Shape Ditinjau Dari Adversity Quotient, Titik Sugiarti, Abi Suwito, Fina Rohmatul Ummah

PYTHAGORAS : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis representasi matematis siswa berdasarkan Adversity Quotient (AQ) dalam menyelesaikan soal PISA khususnya pada konten space and shape. Subjek pada penelitian ini sebanyak 6 siswa kelas IX yang terdiri dari 2 siswa Climber (AQ tinggi), 2 siswa Camper (AQ sedang), dan 2 siswa Quitter (AQ rendah). Pengambilan subjek dilakukan dengan cara menggolongkan siswa berdasarkan hasil angket ARP. Data pada penelitian ini diambil dari jawaban siswa pada soal PISA konten space and shape dan hasil wawancara. Keabsahan data pada penelitian ini diukur menggunakan triangulasi metode. Hasil pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa siswa Climber memenuhi ketiga indikator …

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Model Pembelajaran Dmr Berorientasi Masalah Kontekstual Dan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa, Eka Sulistya Utami, I Made Suarsana, I Made Ardana, I Made Sugiarta Dec 2022

Model Pembelajaran Dmr Berorientasi Masalah Kontekstual Dan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa, Eka Sulistya Utami, I Made Suarsana, I Made Ardana, I Made Sugiarta

PYTHAGORAS : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu dengan post-test only group design yang memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran Diskursus Multi Representasi (DMR) berorientasi masalah kontekstual terhadap kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Manggis semester genap tahun ajaran 2021/2022. Sampel ditentukan dengan teknik cluster random sampling dan melalui pengundian, terpilih kelas VIII A sebanyak 31 siswa sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VIII B sebanyak 31 siswa sebagai kelas kontrol. Instrumen penelitian berupa tes uraian dengan koefisien validitas dan reliabilitas, yaitu 1,00 dan 0,772. Data skor kemampuan komunikasi matematis siswa dianalisis dengan …

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Specialized Content Knowledge Lower Secondary School Teachers On Quadrilaterals, Sadrack Luden Pagiling, Khumaeroh Dwi Nur'aini Dec 2022

Specialized Content Knowledge Lower Secondary School Teachers On Quadrilaterals, Sadrack Luden Pagiling, Khumaeroh Dwi Nur'aini

PYTHAGORAS : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika

The teachers' knowledge of specific content has a positive relationship with the students' mathematics achievement. Mathematics teachers must have an appropriate level to ensure mathematics learning effectively. The quadrilateral is one of the essential contents in geometry. However, many teachers did not successfully deliver and teach this content in classroom instruction. Therefore, this qualitative study explores the specialized content knowledge of lower secondary teachers in defining and classifying quadrilaterals. Four teachers, two male and two female teachers, were recruited to become participants in this work. All participants have similar teaching experience and do not hold an educator certificate. A test …

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Problem Solving Videos Sebagai Media Teknologi Asistif Untuk Memfasilitasi Mahasiswa Tunarungu Di Kelas Inklusif, Sugiman Sugiman, Emi Pujiastuti, Ziyana Endah Khairun Nisa' Dec 2022

Problem Solving Videos Sebagai Media Teknologi Asistif Untuk Memfasilitasi Mahasiswa Tunarungu Di Kelas Inklusif, Sugiman Sugiman, Emi Pujiastuti, Ziyana Endah Khairun Nisa'

PYTHAGORAS : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika

Beberapa Perguruan Tinggi sekarang ini membuka kesempatan bagi siswa disabilitas misalnya tunarungu untuk menjadi mahasiswa di kelas inklusif. Oleh karena itu, penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk membahas: (1) Cara memberikan peran kepada mahasiswa tunarungu di kelas insklusif agar dapat ikut berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan ilmiah berupa diskusi dalam kelompok kecil mahasiswa. (2) Cara menyediakan media teknologi asistif berupa problem solving videos untuk memfasilitasi mahasiswa tunarungu di kelas inklusif dalam diskusi ilmiah. Langkah untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut dilakukan dengan cara: (1) pelatihan dan pendampingan mahasiswa dalam berbahasa isyarat, (2) mixed method yang menggabungkan R & D dan pendekatan kualitatif. R & D …

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Development Of Mathematics E-Book On Pythagorean Theorem Material, Dyah Shinta Lintang Intyassandy, Destiniar Destiniar, Ety Septiati Dec 2022

Development Of Mathematics E-Book On Pythagorean Theorem Material, Dyah Shinta Lintang Intyassandy, Destiniar Destiniar, Ety Septiati

PYTHAGORAS : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika

This study aims to determine the response and potential effects of using a mathematics e-book on the Pythagorean theorem material. The method used in the development of this ebook is ADDIE. The research data was obtained through student response questionnaires, and student learning outcomes test The subjects used were 15 grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 3 Mesuji Raya, Kab. Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra. Based on the results of data analysis, student responses about practicality obtained the criteria of "very practical" with an average percentage of 86.22%. While the potential influence aspect is stated to have "potential influence" with …

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The Early College Research Tradition And The People Who Made It: A History Of Interventions That Shaped The Field, Russ Olwell Dec 2022

The Early College Research Tradition And The People Who Made It: A History Of Interventions That Shaped The Field, Russ Olwell

Early College Folio

Early college as an educational reform has had a unique trajectory over the past two decades. School reform in the United States (with a few exceptions) has been a top-down movement, and the majority of attention has centered on grades three through eight, the grade levels the No Child Left Behind Act focused on. Early college, by contrast, has been a grassroots movement in many areas and has focused on high school students and their aspirations for college. This article describes the story of early college through the lens of individuals whose research helped to reorient the field and broaden …

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The House Of Seminar Needs Overhaul: The General Education Seminar In Theory And Practice, Matthew J. Park Dec 2022

The House Of Seminar Needs Overhaul: The General Education Seminar In Theory And Practice, Matthew J. Park

Early College Folio

Matthew Park's intellectual and institutional history of the General Education Seminars at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. This historical analysis, which the author revolves around a discussion of the genealogy and philosophy of Seminar more broadly, serves as a multidisciplinary lens through which teachers and students of Seminar across the Bard Early Colleges may center current and future discussions of the course(s).

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One-Week Inquiry About Gravity Force With A Student Who Is Blind, Mustafa Şahin Bülbül Dr. Dec 2022

One-Week Inquiry About Gravity Force With A Student Who Is Blind, Mustafa Şahin Bülbül Dr.

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

This study was conducted with a student who is visually impaired and questioned the force of gravity. The different stages encountered in the process were specified as steps in the study and it was shared what kind of inquiry form was needed at each step. There are different activities such as waiting for a week and thought experiment in the inquiry activity. The basis of the activity is that three balls of different mass left on a sponge leave different traces on the sponge.

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Effective Math Manipulatives To Use With The B.E.S.T. Standards In Grades K-6, Katharine E. Eby Dec 2022

Effective Math Manipulatives To Use With The B.E.S.T. Standards In Grades K-6, Katharine E. Eby

Transformations

The focus for this research paper was to explore which math manipulatives are the most effective for each strand of the B.E.S.T. standards. The review of literature provided information about the history of math manipulatives, what are math manipulatives, B.E.S.T. standards, and the six strands. A review of the most commonly used math manipulatives was part of the literature viewed during the research process in order to see how those manipulatives can be connected to the B.E.S.T. standards, so that students can effectively understand more abstract concepts.

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Using Cooperative Learning To Teach Mathematics To Help Promising Ell And All Students Develop Social Skills: A Case Study, Dr Joseph M. Furner Dec 2022

Using Cooperative Learning To Teach Mathematics To Help Promising Ell And All Students Develop Social Skills: A Case Study, Dr Joseph M. Furner

Transformations

This paper shares the story of Jung and how a gifted young student in mathematics learns social skills and shares knowledge and also helps to improve his own learning of the English language while sharing his understanding of mathematics with others. Students working together in math classrooms all benefit in many ways including language acquisition, problem solving, math achievement, social skills, cultural differences, and a shared sense of community in a classroom, when all working together for a goal in learning mathematics while also learning social skills so to fit in better within society. Cooperative learning plays a critical role …

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Propensities By Grade Of Math Anxiety Levels K-12: Addressing Mathematics Dispositions And How Manipulatives May Help, Joseph M. Furner, Christine M. Higgins Dec 2022

Propensities By Grade Of Math Anxiety Levels K-12: Addressing Mathematics Dispositions And How Manipulatives May Help, Joseph M. Furner, Christine M. Higgins

Transformations

Math anxiety remains a critical issue affecting student performance and confidence across grade levels throughout the world today. This paper looks at the impact of math anxiety and how students’ dispositions toward math from a leadership perspective and the real hinderance for them as learners in life in a STEM world. The paper shares data from a K-12 school on math anxiety levels and offers insights from a school principal who has served K-12 levels where math anxiety and discomfort levels of math are seen across the spectrum. This paper provides much research and recommendations of best practices for teaching …

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Full Issue Dec 2022

Full Issue

Transformations

Volume 8 Issue 1, December 2022

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Stem And High School Students With Disabilities: A Qualitative Review Of The Research Literature, Scott Yamamoto Ph.D., Charlotte Y. Alverson Ph.D., Laura Mccoid-Goudy M.A.T., Hannah Castle B.A., Jacquelyn Burr M.Ed. Dec 2022

Stem And High School Students With Disabilities: A Qualitative Review Of The Research Literature, Scott Yamamoto Ph.D., Charlotte Y. Alverson Ph.D., Laura Mccoid-Goudy M.A.T., Hannah Castle B.A., Jacquelyn Burr M.Ed.

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

We conducted a qualitative review of the research literature on STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) related to high school students with disabilities (SWD). We selected and analyzed 53 articles to answer two questions: (1) How are high-school SWD prepared for careers in STEM? (2) How are educators prepared to support high-school SWD for opportunities in STEM? In answering the first question, four qualitative themes emerged: (a) barriers to STEM, (b) increasing STEM opportunities, (c) STEM readiness in college and career, and (d) STEM identity. In answering the second question, three qualitative themes emerged: (a) individualizing learning and supports for SWD, …

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