By : Drs.
Marsigit MA
Reviewed by: Fifi Yuniarti
The basic principles that must be
considered the development of mathematics curriculum based on competency, among
others:
a. There
was no difference opportunities in learning for all students subject
b. The
curriculum is not merely a collection of teaching materials but also reflect a
coherent mathematical activities
c. Learning
mathematics requires an understanding of student learning needs, learning
readiness, and learning facilities
d. Opportunity
for students to learn mathematics actively to build the structure of concepts
through knowledge and experience
e. The
existence of assessment activities to improve the quality of learning
f. Utilizing
a variety of strategies and methods dynamically and flexibly in accordance with
the material, students, and learning context
Ebbutt
and Straker (1995) define several characteristics of school mathematics, here
in after referred to as mathematics, among others:
a. Mathematics
as search activity patters and relationship
b. Mathematics
as a creativity that requires imagination, intuition, and findings
c. Mathematics
as a problem solving activities
d. Mathematics
as a tool to communicate
While
the characteristics of learners include:
a.
The development of cognitive aspects,
among others:
1. Students
will learn mathematics if they have the motivation
2. Students
will learn mathematics in its own way
3. Students
will study mathematics individually or in collaboration with his friend
4. Students
require a context and a different situation in studying mathematics
b.
Hierarchy aspects of affective
c.
Developmental aspect of psychomotor
According
Ebbutt and Straker (1995), for all grade of education, mathematics teaching
materials include:
a.
Fact
b.
Understanding
c.
Reasoning skills
d.
Algorithmic skills
e.
Mathematical problem solving skills
f.
Investigate skills
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