Mathematical Modelling Ability in Outdoor Learning with Mobile Math Trails

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12928/ijeme.v7i1.24771

Keywords:

mathematical modelling, outdoor learning, math trail, mobile math trail, design research

Abstract

The aim of this study is to describe how outdoor learning with mobile math trails can support students' mathematical modelling ability. The method used is design research with three phases, namely preparation and design, teaching experiment, and retrospective analysis. This study was conducted at junior high school involving 32 students. The Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) was designed and learning activities that include several math trails tasks were created, then students run the activity. Data were collected by observation, interviews, tests, and worksheets. The findings indicate that the learning activity that has been implemented can support students’ mathematical modelling ability. The learning activity can provide opportunities for students to engage in meaningful mathematical modelling activities in accordance with mathematical modelling indicators. The study identified a link between HLT as learning design and mathematical modelling activities in learning process. In addition, it was found that students' mathematical modelling ability had improved.

Author Biographies

Adam Arya Nugraha, Department of Mathematics, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Hello, my name is Adam Arya Nugraha. Bachelor of Education (S.Pd.) in Mathematics Education. International certified Microsoft Office Specialist. Experienced in teaching and public speaking. Able to use technology in learning and data analysis. Able to work in a team. Fast learner, and easy adapt. I aspire to be an innovative educator, and improve math literacy in Indonesia.

Adi Nur Cahyono, Department of Mathematics, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Adi Nur Cahyono is a lecturer in Mathematics Education at the Department of Mathematics, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), Indonesia since 2008. He is also an Expert Staff of the Rector of UNNES for Academic Affairs in 2019-2021. In 2017, he received his doctoral degree (Dr.rer.nat.) from J.W.v. Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in the speciality of Didactics of Mathematics for his work on the MathCityMap Indonesia. He teaches and supervises undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students in geometry courses, teaching & learning mathematical modelling, and mathematics education media. He is the founder of the Mobile Math Trails Research Group (mathe.id), where he and his team conduct research and work with a focus on math trails, mathematical modelling, and mathematics education with digital technologies, in collaboration with teachers and researchers from other institutions both in Indonesia and abroad. In 2021, he became a Visiting Professor at Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz Austria.

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2023-07-25

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Nugraha, A. A., Rizal, N., & Cahyono, A. N. (2023). Mathematical Modelling Ability in Outdoor Learning with Mobile Math Trails. International Journal on Emerging Mathematics Education, 7(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.12928/ijeme.v7i1.24771

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