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AUTHORS
Munira Alfisyahrina, Sugiman from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.
RESEARCH PROBLEM
The research addresses the challenges students face in understanding integer concepts,
particularly negative numbers, and the need for effective learning strategies to enhance
problem-solving abilities and mathematical beliefs.
Importance
Integers, one of the number sets and their operations are the basis of more complex
materials in mathematics that require counting operations such as fractions, sets and
functions.
Incorporating daily problems into mathematics learning can encourage students to
become familiar with problem-solving.
LITERATURE REVIEW
The literature review discusses the significance of problem-solving ability in mathematics education and its
correlation with students' mathematical beliefs. It references various studies that highlight the effectiveness of
Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) and collaborative learning models like Think Pair Share (TPS) in
improving students' engagement and understanding.
Think pair share using realistic mathematics education approach in geometry learning. (Afthina,H.,
Mardiyana, & Pramudya, I. 2017).
The effective of mathematical problem-solving ability and mathematical self concept on learning
achievement. (Agustina, T.R., Kism)
RESEARCH QUESTIONS OR OBJECTIVES
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. Can integrating Realistic Mathematics Education with Think Pair Share enhance problem-solving ability in
learning about integers?
2. Can integrating Realistic Mathematics Education with Think Pair Share improve mathematical beliefs in
learning about integers?
3. Is there a significant difference in problem-solving ability and mathematical beliefs between students who
learn with Realistic Mathematics Education and Think Pair Share, and those who do not?
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of integrating RME with TPS to enhance students' problem-solving
abilities and mathematical beliefs regarding integers. It seeks to investigate how these educational strategies
impact students' understanding and attitudes towards mathematics.
Research Methodology
Type of Action Research Used: A quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control
group was utilized.
Participants: The study involved 67 seventh-grade students from a public junior high school in
East Lampung Regency, Indonesia.
Research Design: Students were randomly assigned to either an experimental group
(integrating RME with TPS) or a control group (TPS alone).
Data Collection Methods Used: Data were collected through a problem-solving ability test
consisting of essay questions and a questionnaire measuring mathematical beliefs with a Likert
scale.
IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION
INTERVENTION OF STRATEGY APPLIED
The intervention strategy applied to address the problem of low problem-solving ability and mathematical beliefs in integer
learning is the integration of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) with Think Pair Share (TPS). This approach involves using
real-life contexts and collaborative learning to enhance students' understanding of integer concepts and improve their
problem-solving abilities.