Journal of Research in Mathematics Trends and Technology
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2019): Journal of Research in Mathematics Trends and Technology (JoRMTT)

NCTM’s Principles and Standards for Developing Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics

Saleh Haji (Graduate Program of Mathematics Education, Universitas Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia)
Yumiati (Graduate Program of Mathematics Education, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2019

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop understanding of concepts in mathematics through the application of the NCTM's Principles and Standards. This research method is descriptive. The results obtained are understanding concepts in mathematics can be developed through the application of NCTM Principles and Standards consisting of 6 principles, namely: 1. Equity, 2. Curriculum, 3. Teaching, 4. Learning, 5. Assessment, and Technology. Understanding concepts in mathematics that can be developed are: a. defining concepts verbally and in writing, b. Make examples and not examples, c. Using various symbols to present a concept, d. Change the form of representation to various forms, e. Identifying the characteristics of a concept, f. compare various concepts, and g. interpret concepts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jormtt

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Mathematics

Description

JoRMTT is an international blind peer-review journal dedicated to interchange for the results of research in mathematical sciences and related fields. The journal publishes papers in fundamental theory, experiments and simulation, as well as applications, with a systematic proposed method, ...