Students^ Experiences in Distance Learning and in Solving Problems Assessing Numeracy Ratna Maryam a*), Makmuri a), Meiliasari a)
a) Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, State University of Jakarta
Jalan Rawamangun Muka Raya No.11, Jakarta 13220, Indonesia
*maryamratna[at]gmail.com
Abstract
Numeracy is an ability that is needed by everyone in every aspect of life or in work. Through the implementation of the Minimum Competency Assessment, Indonesian education is expected to prepare students for the future. Online learning has begun to be adopted by schools and continues to require improvement. To understand the online learning experiences of grade VII students, this qualitative descriptive research was conducted. Through a survey of 264 students, an interview with 2 mathematics teachers, class observations, and a test, this research found that students perceived that online mathematics learning does not accommodate their needs for further discussions and detailed explanations. With regard to numeracy, the lack of context used in learning activities might cause students difficulty in processing information in a passage. The results suggest collaborative learning employing real-life context and digital technology to develop students^ conceptual understanding which is the foundation of numeracy skills.
