Study of Mathematical Reasoning Ability for Mathematics Learning in Schools
Rosida Marasabessy

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Abstract

The development of students^ mathematical reasoning is the goal of the Indonesian education curriculum and several curricula abroad (for example NCTM and OCDE). However, the abilities of them in this subject are still low. Therefore, it is necessary to study their mathematical reasoning further. Thus, this article aims to examine students^ mathematical reasoning abilities. This study is in the form of using approaches and strategies that could improve their abilities, differences in mathematical reasoning abilities seen from a gender perspective, teaching materials that are oriented towards mathematical reasoning, teacher perceptions of students^ mathematical reasoning, and design of teacher action characteristics to improve the process of students^ mathematical reasoning. It is using literature study method. Scientific articles are studied to collect information about students^ mathematical reasoning. The results of the study indicate: 1) learning strategies such as open-ended, visual basic application for excel, adversity question, and argument driven-inquiry could be used to improve students^ mathematical reasoning abilities. 2) the development of male students^ mathematical reasoning was significantly better than female students. 3) teachers^ perceptions of mathematical reasoning differ from the perceptions of experts. 4) the quality of students^ mathematical reasoning is still dominated by imitative reasoning. 5) The ability to generalize and justify will emerge if the teacher designs a challenging lesson for students followed by activities to guide students. This research is expected to be useful in the field of education, especially mathematics learning in schools. Where it can be used as a reference for choosing strategies and teacher reading materials to improve students^ mathematical reasoning abilities.

Keywords: mathematical reasoning abilities, Mathematics Learning in Schools

Topic: Mathematics Education