Mathematical communication of students with low performance in mathematics

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Published: Jul 30, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18844/ijlt.v15i3.9129

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Pathuddin Path Uddin
Tadulako University, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8837-8897
Anggraini Aulia
Tadulako University, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Muh Rizal
Tadulako University, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Rahma Nasir
Tadulako University, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Bakri Muhammad
Tadulako University, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Siti Uswatun Hasanah
Tadulako University, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to help students with poor mathematical skills communicate through mathematics. Two twelfth-grade senior high school students consisting of a male student (S1) and a female student (S2), with low mathematical performance, were selected as respondents. The subjects were determined by using the data pairing technique developed by Milles. Data were collected through test and semi-structured interviews and then analyzed qualitatively. The result of this study revealed that there are mathematical communication differences between male and female students. Both subjects presented mathematical ideas by writing down important points from the test. They utilized mathematical notation correctly and represented ideas in graphics adequately. The male student communicated their understanding better by connecting various concepts. At some point, they could not describe thoughts using written words properly. This study is expected to provide benefits for teachers in designing learning that can improve the learning outcomes of low-ability students.


Keywords: Gender; mathematics ability; mathematical communication; student.

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Uddin , P. P. ., Aulia, A., Rizal, M., Nasir, R. ., Muhammad , B., & Hasanah, S. U. . (2023). Mathematical communication of students with low performance in mathematics. International Journal of Learning and Teaching, 15(3), 133–146. https://doi.org/10.18844/ijlt.v15i3.9129
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Vol. 15 No. 3 (2023): July
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