Mathematics and Language 13

Mathematics and Language 13 

Reflected by Diah Hapsari Widyarini

Without us knowing, many the younger learner maybe included us know something because heard before from other people. So sometimes we know something it but we are not able to explain the definition. So I think the best way for the younger learner learning mathematics using basic concept of mathematics, in this case mathematics concrete. This matter will make them more understood as directly related to their daily lives. The older should not effort them and give them the freedom for creativity. I agree with Mr. Marsigit who said that mathematics for the young learner is not about Body of Truth, Science of Truth or Structure of Truth, rather they are searching the pattern, relationship; solving the problems, investigating activities and doing communications.

Mathematics and Language 6

Mathematics and Language 6 

By Prof. Dr. Marsigit, MA

Reflected by Diah Hapsari Widyarini

I agree with Mr. Marsigit who said that all mathematics concepts are kinds of models. There are two important sides of the model, they are subject and object. I think a good model is a communicative model for the younger. In teaching learning of mathematics, the teacher should be able to find simple model for the students. Should be underlined that the teacher should not to do the hegemony to the students. I disagree when the teacher or older people more dominating than the students or the younger, especially in learning mathematics.

Mathematics and Language 5

Mathematics and Language 5 

By Prof. Dr. Marsigit, MA

Reflected by Diah Hapsari Widyarini

 I think mathematics education and pure mathematics is different, but both are interrelated and can’t be separated. Pure mathematics is the basis for mathematics education and mathematics education is how to introduce mathematics to the students. In mathematics education, teachers must be innovative to changes and development of students in accordance with the latest trends. I think the teachers not only facilitate the students but also introduces material that will be studied. If this is associated with pure mathematics, it will only endangering the students, and the students certainly will not like mathematics because they think mathematics is so difficult and confusing.

Peran Penelitian dalam Pengembangan Pendidikan Matematika

Peran Penelitian dalam Pengembangan Pendidikan Matematika

By Prof. Dr. Marsigit, MA
Reflected by Diah Hapsari Widyarini

I agree with this article. I think research plays an important role in the development of mathematics education, because by doing research, teachers or prospective teachers will understand how the conditions of his/her students. In addition to conducting research will also add insight and experience of the teachers so as to create an innovative mathematics learning in accordance with the latest trends. So either directly or indirectly the research have an important on the development to better education and to increase the professionalism of the teachers in the field of mathematics education.

To Develop Lesson Plan for Secondary Mathematics Teaching (Mengembangkan RPP Untuk PBM Matematika di SMP)

To Develop Lesson Plan for Secondary Mathematics Teaching (Mengembangkan RPP Untuk PBM Matematika di SMP) 

By Prof. Dr. Marsigit, MA

Reflected by Diah Hapsari Widyarini

Before the learning process begins, it is important for us to pay attention to the preparation of learning. Generally, the preparation of learning can be divided into two, they are general preparation and specific preparation. General preparation include Theory of Education and Innovative Learning Mathematics and its implementation, while special preparation includes preparation associated with the preparation of mathematics learning in the class. Special preparation starts from analyzing the curriculum includes discussed about learning strategies and ultimately produce the Lesson Plan. Every teacher should have a learning structure in order to purpose has been planned is achieve. Purpose of the special preparation and general preparation as a step to change the paradigm of learning that has to be teacher-centered become student-centered learning.

There are many things that can be done by teachers to create a learning environment that is conducive and effective. Such the teacher create a worksheet. Worksheet not only as collection of questions but also as sources of information, theories or guided discovery that requires the students to think critically and learn independently. The success of the mathematics learning is determined by how much the ability of the teachers to develop learning materials that are taught. The best teaching materials are materials that are made by the the teachers themselves, because of the conditions, motivations, and interests of the students different from one class to another class.

Peran Intuisi Dalam Pembelajaran Matematika

Peran Intuisi Dalam Pembelajaran Matematika 

By Prof. Dr. Marsigit, MA

Reflected by Diah Hapsari Widyarini

Intuition is an important thing in every human life. People who lose their intuition will cause many problems in their life, some examples of problems in Indonesia are caused by loss of intuition as corruption, injustice, conflict between students, etc. Similarly in learning mathematics. Intuition has a very important role in the process of learning mathematics. Especially for the students, intuition becomes the key to understanding and reconstructing mathematics. Intuition can be assessed in two scopes, namely ontology concerning the position of objects, concepts and structures of mathematics, while the role of epistemology is concerning sources knowledge of mathematics, mathematical methods, and decision making.

Interview with Dr. Marsigit MA [marsigit] in Whohub

Interview with Dr. Marsigit MA [marsigit] in Whohub 

By Mr. Marsigit

Reflected by Diah Hapsari Widyarini

 

This interview really inspired me, especially about the importance of education in the life of everyone. We will never be satisfied with the knowledge that we have, it should be our motivation to continue to seek knowledge tirelessly. Additionally, many lessons can I took after reading this interview, like his opinion to begin to creative, always be ourself, his ways to manage himself, etc. I became aware that the teachers do not only come from someone who taught us anything, but also from experiences and events, either in ourselves or that occur in the environment around us.

 I agree with Mr. Marsigit who said our mind is as our life, without it we can’t live. It is not in the case of taking care of mind, but making it always lives. I like his statement who said his writing and talking can’t express all my thinking, his mind can’t think all his feeling, spiritual is a kind of feeling, but his feeling can’t fully represent his spiritual. 

If we will our life meaningful and helpful to others, we should be consistent, tolerance, aware, sociable, and responsible.

Mathematics and Language 8

Mathematics and Language 8

By: Mr. Marsigit

Reflected by Diah Hapsari Widyarini

The conversation above discussed about one of the problems of communication in mathematics horizontal. We all know mathematics in school is communication. So I think in the learning process, the teacher should give the students freedom to develop, understanding, and represent mathematics in accordance with their language. It is done so that the relevant mathematics and language is relevant. I think horizontal mathematics is basis for vertical mathematics. So, we can’t use mathematical models that are too high level for the youngers. I agree with Mr. Marsigit who said that we need to approach our younger generation with mathematics of their world.

Update: Koalisi Pendidikan Menolak Kurikulum 2013

Tolak Perubahan Kurikulum Pendidikan

Petisi oleh  

Koalisi Tolak Perubahan Kurikulum Pendidikan 

Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia  

Reflected by: Diah Hapsari Widyarini

 

I think implementation of the curriculum 2013 too quickly applied if done in the academic year 2013/2014. Especially if it is not preceded by research and evaluation of curriculum previous. I fear that curriculum 2013 is more aligned and benefit certain parties. The main character in the world of education are the students, do not occur change the curriculum that has not been appropriate to make the students become victims. Plans to implement a curriculum 2013 should delayed until really mature, so it will be able to increase the level of education in Indonesia. I'd agree if the government's first focus on the lack of implementation of the teacher training that influence either directly or indirectly to the educational process. Useless implementation of curriculum 2013 if the teachers are not equipped with adequate skills. 

 

sebuah catatan kecil: Problematika Pembelajaran Matematika di SD

sebuah catatan kecil: Problematika Pembelajaran Matematika di SD

Problematika Pembelajaran Matematika di SD

Problematika Pembelajaran Matematika di SD 

Oleh. Prof. Dr. Marsigit, M.A.

Reflected by:

Diah Hapsari Widyarini

Assumption that mathematics is a frightening specter especially for elementary students is a common thing we listened. There are many factors that affect it, especially from the teachers and the students themselves. Presumption like that started the teacher teaching mathematics emphtically, rigid, and the students are forced to have to understand no matter their condition. While from the student depending on how much interest each student to learn mathematics.

It is inevitable that students achievement in mathematics is still relatively low compared to other lessons. This case opened my mind as prospective teacher of mathematics to create a method that makes the students become enthusiastic to learn mathematics. But not using tricks and practical formulas that I think it does not teach the students and make them become aware of the essence of the material being taught. Moreover, the students also can’t develop their creativity as fixated with the practical formulas. Maybe use the tricks that can be used as an exam or test with multiple choice , but not for regular learning in the classroom.

Reflection 3

March, 4th 2013, in english lesson, Mr. Marsigit discussed about Seminar of Mathematics Education held in march, 2th 2013. He said that Prof. Widodo (speaker in the seminar) explained about definiton of mathematics for the gods which its form we cann’t look them. E.g. Newton, Euclid, Pascal, etc. On the other hand, Mr. Marsigit more concerned with people who are learning mathematics in the valley who feel how difficult hiking to mountain. So, that valley be everywhere present. Everywhere and everywhen we can find them. Basically, there are two categories of mathematics, first is formal mathematics (axioma mathematics and pure mathematics), and second is school mathematics. He said that school mathematics like as “pick up the ball”, helping the students who are learning mathematics. So, that mathematics must be able to adaptation. The most intelligent people is people who capable adapation appropriate for situation and condition. If we faced with the elementary school students and learning mathematics use university level, so we conclude we are the goofiest.