ASSIGNMENTS

FOR
BASICS OF MATHEMATICS LEARNING PROCESS

Mohammad Asikin

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES FACULTY
UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG
2020
 GROUP ASSIGNMENT

GROUP ASSIGNMENT 01 (GA 01)

Make a presentation with the following topics:
1) What is the difference between the old paradigm and the new paradigm in
teaching mathematics?
2) Why teaching mathematics with a new paradigm is claimed to be able to
promote the development of students’ personality?
3) Explain some of the ways mathematics should be taught!
4) What is school mathematics? Explain the difference between school
mathematics and mathematics in general!
5) Based on your idea, why does mathematics has a bigger potential to
promote the attitudes and competencies of a human being? What should
the mathematics learning strategy do/be to actualize the mathematics
potencies?
6) Explain what is the problem of mathematics education at Indonesian
schools! Based on your idea, what is your recommendation about the
practices?

GROUP ASSIGNMENT 02 (GA 02)

Make a presentation with the following topics:
1) Applying Equity Principle in Mathematics Learning
2) Applying Curriculum Principle in Mathematics Learning
3) Applying Teaching Principle in Mathematics Learning
4) Applying Learning Principle in Mathematics Learning
5) Applying Assessment Principle in Mathematics Learning
6) Applying Technology Principle in Mathematics Learning
Reference:
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). 2000. Principles and Standards
for School Mathematics. NCTM: Reston VA. page 11-27

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GROUP ASSIGNMENT 03 (GA 03)
Make a presentation with the following topics:
1) Applying Articulating Goals Principle in Mathematics Learning
2) Applying Making Connections Principle in Mathematics Learning
3) Applying Fostering Engagement Principle in Mathematics Learning
4) Applying Differentiating Challenges Principle in Mathematics Learning
5) Applying Structuring Lessons Principle in Mathematics Learning
6) Applying Promoting Fluency and transfer Principle in Mathematics
Learning
Main Reference:
a. Peter Sullivan. 2011. Teaching Mathematics: Using research-informed strategies .
Australian Council for Educational Research by ACER Press Prospect Hill Road,
Camberwell, Victoria
b. Glenda Anthony and Margaret Walshaw. 2009. Characteristics of Effective
Teaching of Mathematics: A View from the West . Journal of Mathematics
Education December 2009, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp.147-164. Massey University, New
Zealand

GROUP ASSIGNMENT 04 (GA 04)

Make a presentation with the following topics:
1) Applying Jean Piaget Theory in Mathematics Learning
2) Applying Jerome Bruner Theory in Mathematics Learning
3) Applying Robert Gagne Theory in Mathematics Learning
4) Applying Zoltan P. Dienes Theory in Mathematics Learning
5) Applying David P.Ausubel Theory in Mathematics Learning
6) Applying Vygotsky Theory in Mathematics Learning

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GROUP ASSIGNMENT 05 (GA 05)
Make a presentation with the following topics:
Group TOPICS
1 Mathematics Problem Solving
2 Mathematical Reasoning
3 Mathematical Communication
4 Mathematical Representation
5 Critical Thinking
6 Creative Thinking
7 Mathematical Connections
8 Mathematics Literacy
9 Mathematical Disposition
10 Mathematics Self Efficacy
11 Mathematics of Self Esteem
12 High Order Thinking Skill

GROUP ASSIGNMENT 06 (GA 06)

Make a presentation with the following topics:
1) Applying STAD Model in Mathematics Learning
2) Applying JIGSAW Model in Mathematics Learning
3) Applying TPS Model in Mathematics Learning
4) Applying CIRC Model in Mathematics Learning
5) Applying Problem Based Learning Model in Mathematics Learning
6) Applying Project Based Learning Model in Mathematics Learning
7) Applying MEAs (Model of Eliciting Activities) in Mathematics Learning
8) Applying Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Model in Mathematics
Learning
9) Applying Discovery Learning Model in Mathematics Learning
10) Applying CMP (Connected Math Project) Model in Mathematics
Learning
11) Applying Accelerated Learning Model in Mathematics Learning
12) Applying Brain-Based Learning Model in Mathematics Learning

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 01 (IA 01) – First Meeting

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Every student answers some of the questions below.
a. What do you expect by taking this subject (Basics of Mathematics Learning
Process)? Explain the answer!
b. In your opinion, how is the profile of an ideal or professional mathematics
teacher? Explain your answer in a comprehensive view!
c. Theoretically, eight teaching skills must be possessed by a teacher. Explain
as far as you know about this theory!
d. There are known four teaching competencies: professional competency,
personality competency, social competency, and pedagogical competency.
Explain what have you been done/are you gonna do in fulfilling those
competencies!
e. Up until now, what kind of preparations have you been done to become a
mathematics teacher? Explain briefly!

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 02 (IA 02) – MID TEST

Make a paper with one of the following topics:
1. How to be An Effective Mathematics Teacher?
2. How to Stimulate Mathematical Thinking?
3. How to Increase Mathematical Literation?
4. How to Implement STEAM in Mathematics Teaching and
Learning?
The article should follow the rules below:
Format of the paper: A4, 1.5 spaces, Times New Roman 12pt
TITLE
WRITER
ABSTRACT (single space, font 10pt Times New Roman)
KEYWORDS
INTRODUCTION (which consist of background, problems, and objectives)
CONTENT (includes theory and solutions of problems)
CLOSING (which consist of conclusions and suggestions)
REFERENCES

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INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 03 (IA 03)
Presenting ideas, doing discussion, stating arguments, completing opinions, and
“brainstorming” about the competence of mathematics teacher.

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 04 ( IA 04 )
Presenting ideas, doing discussion, stating arguments, completing opinions, and
“brainstorming” about standard process curriculum 2013.

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 05 (IA 05)

1. Each student submits 3 titles of an article from the international journal (filling
FORM 1)
2. Lecturer determine which title to be analyzed (filling FORM 2)
3. At the end of the course, an oral test will be held related to the analyzed article

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 ATTACHMENT - FORM 1 JOURNAL ASSIGNMENTS SAMPLE

NAME :
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OPTION I
JURNAL NAME :
JOURNAL NUMBER :
WEB ADDRESS :
NUMBER OF PAGES:
ARTICLE TITLE :

OPTION II
JURNAL NAME :
JOURNAL NUMBER :
WEB ADDRESS :
NUMBER OF PAGES:
ARTICLE TITLE :

OPTION III
JURNAL NAME :
JOURNAL NUMBER :
WEB ADDRESS :
NUMBER OF PAGES:
ARTICLE TITLE :

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 ATTACHMENT - FORM 2 JOURNAL ASSIGNMENTS SAMPLE

NAME :
NIM :

IDENTITY
1. To make sure the source validity of your article, please complete the following
data:
a. Title of the article: ……………………………………………………………………
b. Name of journal:…………………………………………………………………….
c. Publication year, volume, number, page(s):
…………………………………….
d. ISSN:…………………………………………………………………………………..
Caution: the absence of one/some of the above information will decrease the
source validity of your article.

CONTENT
2. What is the main idea of your article? Is it possible to be applied in Indonesia? If
yes, how is the application of the idea in the Indonesian mathematics education
system?
3. Explain briefly the findings/result/content of your article!
4. Does your article provide recommendations/future research for mathematics
education? If yes, explain it!

ANALYSIS
5. Could you find any advantages from your article? Explain them.
6. Could you find any relationship between the content of your article and the
handout of the Basics of Mathematics Learning Process course? Explain them.
7. Is the idea of your article able to solve the mathematics learning problems in
Indonesia?