International Journal on Teaching and Learning Mathematics
Vol 1, No 2 (2018): December (This issue published papers with authors/co-authors from 5 universitie

Mathematics students’ writing skills: Assesment in higher education with Rasch model

Riza Agustiani (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Hartatiana Hartatiana (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Ambarsari Kusuma Wardani (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Dec 2018

Abstract

The aim of this research is to describe the students’ scientific writing skills of mathematics education. This research is descriptive qualitative research. Research subject is choosen by using purposive sampling technique. Research subject is choosen based on variety of batch, grade point average (GPA) dan Thesis Processing Duration (TPD). Data collection techniques in this research are document studies (documentation methods) and interviews. The document study was carried out by 2 researchers (chairman and researcher members) and 2 other lecturers of Mathematics Education Study Program to obtain data about writing scientific work for research subjects. The interview was conducted after the results of the first data analysis were obtained as confirmation media and deeper exploration of the profile of the research subjects. This study provides an overview of the carrying capacity of the GPA characteristics, the value of Indonesian Language, the value of Research Methods, and TPD. The four characteristics do not significantly support the students’ cientific writing skills of the mathematics education study program.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijtlm

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics

Description

The aim of International Journal on Teaching and Learning Mathematics is to publish high-quality original research articles or review articles (only for invited foreign authors) on mathematics education which come from international audiences. This journal is designed and devoted to lecturers, ...