Mathematics in the Junior High School: Remedial work in junior high school mathematics

1955 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 344-346
Author(s):  
Harl R. Douglass
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
Nature Of Mathematics ◽  
Remedial Work

Because of the very nature of mathematics learning the instructional materials in that field are necessarily sequential. While perhaps a greater degree of flexibility exists in seventh and eighth grades than in earlier grades, there is much material in seventh- and eighth-grade mathematics which can hardly be learned at all unless appropriate background concepts, principles, and skills in mathematics have been acquired in previous grades. In addition to these mathematical learnings there are also understanding, readiness, attitudes, and skills in problem solving, which are essential to success in the junior high school.

scholarly journals The Brain Based Learning (BBL) and Intrapersonal Intelligence for Mathematics Learning in Junior High School

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-19
Author(s):  
Edy Mastoni
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
Intrapersonal Intelligence ◽  
Brain Based Learning

Research Highlights The study proposed two focus studies and results indicated there is a conformity between Brain Based Learning (BBL) and students' intrapersonal intelligence toward characteristics of junior high school mathematics learning. Implementation of Brain Based Learning (BBL) and intrapersonal intelligence in junior high school mathematics learning can improve student’s learning outcomes.   Research Objectives This research aims to knowing activities of junior high school mathematics learning and to knowing conformity of characteristics between Brain Based Learning (BBL) and intrapersonal intelligence with junior high school mathematics learning. BBL as a learning strategies and intrapersonal intelligence as an internal factors of students must be the main consideration in learning activities, including in this case mathematics learning. Learning is more directed at construction than instruction, which has implications for the role of teachers and students (Reigeluth and Carr-Chellman, 2009). Learning strategies concept is a various types of plans used by the teacher to achieve goals (Silver et al., 2012). In simple terms, this view states that learning strategies are ways to do something in achieving goals. Learning mathematics is learning about the concepts and structure of mathematics and looking for relationships between the two on the material being studied (Bruner, 2009). In the learning activities, learning materials must be adapted to the abilities and cognitive structures of students. Learning material must be related to the concepts that are already owned so that new ideas can be fully absorbed by students (Ausubel, 2012). Learning activities must be gradual, sequential and always based on past learning experiences.   Methodology This type of research is qualitative descriptive. The approach used is qualitative with descriptive methods and literature studies. Data collection uses documentation studies, observations, and interviews with teachers and students. Data collection was conducted in junior high school of SMP Assahil Lampung Timur in the 2018/2019 academic year. The mathematics teachers and students were included in this study as a respondents. In this study the data analysis used was quantitative descriptive and qualitative descriptive analysis. Quantitative descriptive analysis is used to present and analyze data relating to mathematics learning outcomes over the past three years. Qualitative descriptive analysis is used to interpret and analyze data regarding the learning process of mathematics that has taken place.   Results The study indicate that mathematics teachers have only used expository learning strategies in learning activities. The expository learning strategy is a form of teacher-centered learning approach. Mathematical learning outcomes are not satisfactory. The Mathematics learning is a learning process that involves active students building mathematical knowledge (Cobb, 2013). In mathematics learning there is a process of developing students' creativity to improve their abilities and beliefs in building knowledge and mastering good mathematics subject matter. The Characteristics of Brain Based Learning (BBL) emphasizes students to play an active role in building the concepts learned (Ulger, 2018). The steps in the BBL learning strategy include creating a learning environment that challenges students' thinking skills (regulated immersion), creates a relaxed learning environment, and creates actual and meaningful learning situations for students (active processing). Intrapersonal intelligence is self-knowledge as intelligence that involves self-awareness or self-sensitivity, thought processes, realizing changes that occur in oneself, involving skills of cooperation and communication both verbally and nonverbally (Alder, 2001). The characteristics of intrapersonal intelligence consist of three main aspects that can be used as benchmarks, namely recognizing oneself, knowing one's own desires, and knowing what is necessary for oneself.   Findings The results of data analysis, it was found that the learning activities that had taken place so far only used expository learning strategies. The teacher does not apply learning strategies that are in accordance with the internal factors of students in learning mathematics. The literature review show that there is a match between the characteristics of junior high school mathematics material, the characteristics of BBL learning strategies and the characteristics of intrapersonal intelligence. Therefore, the implementation of BBL learning strategies and intrapersonal intelligence in junior high school mathematics learning is very well done to improve student learning outcomes.   Acknowledgement This study was supported by Universitas Negeri Jakarta and SMP Assahil Lampung Timur, for which thanks to 1) Doctoral Program in Educational Technology, Postgraduate Program at Universitas Negeri Jakarta; 2) SMP Assahil Lampung Timur; 3) Prof. Dr. M. Syarif Sumantri, M.Pd. as the promoter and Prof. Dr. Nurdin Ibrahim, M.Pd. as the co. promoter who has provided guidance to the author.    

A Problem-solving Component for Junior High School Mathematics

1986 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Roger P. Day
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Eighth Graders ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
High School Curriculum ◽  
Mind Set

While teaching junior high school mathematics at the Stavanger American School in Norway. I sensed the need to challenge the students' perceptions of mathematics. The seventh and eighth graders seemed most concerned with producing correct answers. They saw little need for questioning, evaluating, checking, and comparing. They simply wanted to be shown “how to do it.” I set out to implement a problem-solving component within the structure of the junior high school curriculum that would alter this. “right-wrong-produce an anwer” mind set. This article reports my experience and sets forth ideas that may work for you.

Sharing Teaching Ideas: Detective Stories in Junior High School Mathematics

1981 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 434-490
Author(s):  
Ernest Woodward ◽  
J. Sam Tolleson ◽  
James Metz ◽  
Eleanor M. Goldstein
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
Detective Story ◽  
Entire Class ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Detective Stories ◽  
Teaching Ideas

One of our goals should be to present students with challenging and motivating problem-solving activities. The detective story format is one setting that seems to capture the interest of our eighth-grade students. In creating these stories one of our purposes was to construct clues to reinforce previously developed concepts and skills. Usually we presented individual students with mimeographed copies of the detective stories, along with directions for solving the problems. Occasionally we presented the clues, one by one, to the entire class. We used detective stories as part of regular assignments, but they can also be used as problem-of-the-week items or as bonus problems on tests.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Matematika Melalui Strategi Pembelajaran Kreatif-Produktif Pada Materi Operasi Aljabar

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Ayu Komalasari ◽  
Darmasih Darmasih
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Eighth Grade Students

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas VIII SMP melalui penerapan strategi pembelajaran kreatif-produktif. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Data yang dikumpulkan dari penelitian adalah hasil tes dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata diperoleh siswa pada siklus I sebesar 48,68 dengan ketuntasan klasikal belajar sebsar 71,42 dan pada siklus II nilai rata-rata sebesar 64,34 dengan ketuntasan klasikal belajar sebsar 78,12%. Sedangkan aktivitas siswa pada siklus I pertemuan pertama menghasilkan rata-rata 8,4 dan pertemuan kedua dengan rata-rata sebesar 10,2, kemudian pada siklus II pertemuan pertama dengan rata-rata 11,6 dan pada pertemuan kedua dengan rata-rata 15,4. Hasil penelitian menujukkan adanya peningkatan hasil belajar matematika melalui strategi pembelajaran kreatif-produktif pada materi operasi aljabar kelas VIII SMP.Abstract:  The purpose of this study was to improve the mathematics learning outcomes of eighth grade students of Junior High School through the application of creative-productive learning strategies. This type of research is classroom action research (CAR). Data collected from research are test results and observations. The results showed that the average value obtained by students in the first cycle was 48.68 with the classical completeness of learning was 71.42 and in the second cycle the average score was 64.34 with the classical completeness of learning was 78.12%. While the activities of students in the first cycle of the first meeting produced an average of 8.4 and the second meeting with an average of 10.2, then in the second cycle the first meeting with an average of 11.6 and at the second meeting with an average of 15, 4. The results of the study showed an increase in mathematics learning outcomes through creative-productive learning strategies in algebraic operating material in eighth grade students of Junior High School.

Making a Problem of Junior High School Mathematics

1980 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Peggy A. House
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
High School Mathematics

Junior high school mathematics is problem enough for many students. Why, as the title suggests, try to make it more so? One answer to this question is that frequently the problem with junior high school mathematics is that there is too little problem solving.

Field Project in Junior High School Mathematics

1945 ◽  
Vol 38 (7) ◽  
pp. 327-328
Author(s):  
Gladys Pyatt
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Elementary Mathematics ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
Laboratory Work ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
High School Mathematics

The idea is rapidly gaining recognition that elementary mathematics would profit greatly from the introduction of field and laboratory work. Arithmetic has too often been taught as a skill unrelated to life outside the classroom. If arithmetic is to be fully meaningful, greater care must be taken to assure understandings that function in daily life. In this paper is presented a unit of work that was carried out with pupils on the eighth grade level in which they were taken out of the classroom for observation and first hand information.

scholarly journals PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MENGGUNAKAN WHITEBOARD ANIMATION PADA GURU-GURU MGMP MATEMATIKA SMP KOTA PEKALONGAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 436-445
Author(s):  
Syita Fatih ‘Adna ◽  
Nur Baiti Nasution
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
Junior High School Teachers

Mathematics is one of the compulsory subjects in the junior high school education unit. The presentation of Mathematics learning is not supported by creative learning media that utilize the latest technology. The challenge of teachers facing the 4.0 revolution, namely junior high school teachers must be able to utilize technology in learning in addition to varying interactive learning models. The objectives of this training are (1) to introduce mathematics teachers to the use of Animated Chalkboard that can be used as learning media, (2) to improve the ability of Mathematics teachers to create Mathematics learning media using Animation Chalkboard, (3) to produce Mathematics learning media products Middle school uploaded via social media youtube. The training for Pekalongan City Middle School Mathematics teachers was held for three months. The methods used in this activity are (1) Socialization of the use of Animated Whiteboards as a medium of Mathematics learning, (2) assistance in making Mathematics learning media using Animated Whiteboards, (3) evaluation of instructional media products and training activities. The results obtained are an increase in the ability of teachers to create Mathematics learning media using Animation Chalkboards and increase learning media products uploaded to YouTube that can be utilized by Junior High School Mathematics teachers in learning. The product produced is Mathematics learning media that has been uploaded on YouTube social media.

Tips for Beginners: An eighth-grade unit on number systems

1958 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 392-395
Author(s):  
Lowry. William C. ◽  
Carolyn J. Ingham ◽  
Joseph N. Payne
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Mathematics Instruction ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Number System ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Place Value ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
Number Systems

It is a continuing aim of mathematics instruction to develop an appreciation for and an understanding of our number system. Students come into junior high school mathematics with a correct but somewhat incomplete conception of place value, one feature of our system. They recognize that in the number 463, the 4 represents the number of hundreds, 6 the number of tens, and 3 the number of ones.

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