Relevance of the Characteristics of Realistic Mathematics Education in Mathematics Learning in the New Normal Era

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10.2991/assehr.k.211028.158How to use a DOI?

Keywords

RME; Mathematics; New Normal Era; Online Learning

Abstract

In realistic mathematics learning, students acquire concepts based on their experiences which are then linked to mathematics. The characteristics of RME include use of context, use of models, student contributions, interactivity, and intertwinment. In Indonesia, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mathematics learning is carried out from home online. This online learning is the right solution in the new normal era. Different principles of online and face-to-face learning may make the application of the RME approach also different, especially in terms of the characteristics of the RME approach. This research studies the relevance of RME characteristics in online mathematics learning by reviewing and/or exploring several journals, books, and documents as well as other sources of data and or information deemed relevant (library research). The results of this research indicate that the characteristics of the RME approach are still relevant for use in the new normal era. The following is an explanation of the implementation of online mathematics learning in terms of the characteristics of the RME approach, 1) characteristics of the use of context, applied by using props around students’ homes or contextual problems in student activity sheets. Where teachers can monitor students through parental assistance or applications that have virtual face-to-face features; 2) the characteristics of the use of the model, seen when students solve contextual problems by making mathematical models first. In addition, it can also be done by making mathematical models through the practice of using teaching aids with the help of parents supervision; 3) the characteristics of student contributions, in online learning, students have great opportunities to participate through applications such as WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Google Meets, and others. In addition, to activate students in learning, rules or agreements can also be given as well as individual assignments; 4) characteristics of interactivity, during the pandemic the activities are carried out virtually. Various activities and applications can be combined to achieve learning objectives; 5) The characteristics of intertwinment are carried out by giving student activity sheets that begin with contextual problems. Then they are given continuous instructions until they find a solution after passing through formal mathematics.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Uki Suhendar
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/11/11
TI  - Relevance of the Characteristics of Realistic Mathematics Education in Mathematics Learning in the New Normal Era
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference Of Education, Social And Humanities (INCESH 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 455
EP  - 458
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.211028.158
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.211028.158
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