The Practicality of Mathematics Learning Model Based on RME and Literacy in Junior High School

Abstract

This study aims to determine the practicality of the Mathematics Learning Model Based on Realistic Mathematics Education and Literacy (MLB-RMEL Model) in facilitating the attainment of mathematics literacy of 8th grade students in junior high school. The study was focused on the field test phase in 3 junior high schools, each representing high, medium, and low school levels. At this stage, a teacher applied the MLB-RMEL Model at each school. The practicality of the MLB-RMEL Model is determined based on the results of the observers’ assessment of the implementation of the MLB-RMEL Model in learning, the results of the teacher's assessment of the practicality of the Teacher Book, and the results of students’ assessments of the practicality of the Student Book. Data on the practicality of the Teacher Book were obtained from the MLB-RMEL Model Teacher Book Practicality Questionnaire sheets which were filled in by three teachers. Each teacher came from the three schools where the field test was conducted. Data on the practicality of the Student Book were obtained from the MLB-RMEL Model Student Book Practicality Questionnaire sheets which were filled in by 89 students who had taken the field test. Data on the implementation of the PMB-PMRL Model in learning was obtained from the results of observations by observers at each meeting through the Observation Sheets of the Learning Process Implementation of the MLB-RMEL Model. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. The results of the analysis of the questionnaire that had been filled in by 3 teachers showed that the practicality value of the MLB-RMEL Model Teacher Book on average was 91.63% in the very practical category. The results of the analysis of the questionnaire that had been filled in by the students showed that the practicality value of the MLB-RMEL Model Student Book was 81.66% in the very practical category. The results of the analysis of the observation sheet that had been filled in by 2 observers showed that the average percentage of the MLB-RMEL Model implementation in the three schools was 84.93% which was in the very good category. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the MLB-RMEL Model fulfills the practical criteria for the three school level categories.