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The effectiveness of Realistic Mathematics Education approach: The role of mathematical representation as mediator between mathematical belief and problem solving

Yuanita P 1 , Zulnaidi H 2 , Zakaria E 3

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia
  • 2 Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 3 Department of Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
PLoS One, 2018;13(9):e0204847.
PMID: 30261056 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204847

Abstract

This study aims to identify the role of mathematical representation as a mediator between mathematical belief and problem solving. A quasi-experimental design was developed that included 426 Form 1 secondary school students. Respondents comprised 209 and 217 students in the treatment and control groups, respectively. SPSS 23.0, ANATES 4 and Amos 18 were used for data analysis. Findings indicated that mathematical representation plays a significant role as mediator between mathematical belief and arithmetic problem solving. The Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) approach successfully increased the arithmetic problem-solving ability of students.

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