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The use of contextual problems to support mathematical learning

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posted on 2013-11-25, 00:00 authored by Wanty WidjajaWanty Widjaja
The use of contextual problems to support mathematical learning

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Journal

Journal on mathematics education

Volume

4

Pagination

151 - 159

Location

Palembang, Indonesia

Open access

  • Yes

ISSN

2087-8885

Language

eng

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This paper examines the use of contextual problems to support mathematical learning based on current classroom practice. The use contextual problems offers some potentials to engage and motivate students in learning mathematics but it also presents some challenges for students in classrooms. Examples of the use of contextual problems from several primary classrooms in Indonesia will be discussed. Contextual problems do not lend themselves to a meaningful learning for students. Teachers need to engage students in interpreting the context in order to explore key mathematical ideas. It is critical to establish explicit links between the context and the mathematics ideas to support students’ progression in their mathematical thinking.

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C3 Non-refereed articles in a professional journal

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2013, Indonesian Mathematical Society

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