PROFILE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN CONCEPT UNDERSTANDING OF GEOMETRY
Students need teachers with a deep understanding of mathematical concepts to improve their mathematical knowledge and achievement. The observation results of several elementary school teachers showed that they still have a lack of understanding of the geometry concepts. This research is an explorato...
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doaj-31b83229db2444ffb792e0469188648e2020-11-25T03:09:17ZengInstitut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Siliwangi; Indonesia Mathematics Educators' SocietyInfinity2089-68672460-92852020-08-019213314610.22460/infinity.v9i2.p133-146919PROFILE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN CONCEPT UNDERSTANDING OF GEOMETRYSamuel Igo Leton0Kristoforus Djawa Djong1Irmina Veronika Uskono2Wilfridus Beda Nuba Dosinaeng3Meryani Lakapu4Universitas Katolik Widya MandiraUniversitas Katolik Widya MandiraUniversitas Katolik Widya MandiraUniversitas Katolik Widya MandiraUniversitas Katolik Widya MandiraStudents need teachers with a deep understanding of mathematical concepts to improve their mathematical knowledge and achievement. The observation results of several elementary school teachers showed that they still have a lack of understanding of the geometry concepts. This research is an exploratory study with a qualitative approach that aims to describe the performance of elementary school teachers in understanding the concepts of triangles and squares. The participants in this study were elementary school teachers across Soe City District. A description test deals with the geometry concept of two-dimensional shapes that were implemented to determine the most appropriate teachers to participate in the study. Thirty-three teachers were then selected based on this preliminary test results. In-depth interviews were also conducted with the participants. The data analysis showed that the participants had a lack of understanding of the concept of two-dimensional shapes and necessary arithmetic skills. Moreover, the data suggested that the participants held various perceptions regarding their understanding of certain concepts based on their experience in teaching the mathematical concept. Based on these results, some programs are recommended to improve professionalism and pedagogical competencies, such as a refresher training program for basic mathematical material and training in teaching aids used. These programs are expected to help prepare elementary school teachers in teaching mathematics.http://e-journal.stkipsiliwangi.ac.id/index.php/infinity/article/view/1674understanding of mathematical conceptstwo-dimensional shapes geometryarithmetic skillselementary school teachers |
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Samuel Igo Leton Kristoforus Djawa Djong Irmina Veronika Uskono Wilfridus Beda Nuba Dosinaeng Meryani Lakapu PROFILE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN CONCEPT UNDERSTANDING OF GEOMETRY Infinity understanding of mathematical concepts two-dimensional shapes geometry arithmetic skills elementary school teachers |
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PROFILE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN CONCEPT UNDERSTANDING OF GEOMETRY |
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PROFILE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN CONCEPT UNDERSTANDING OF GEOMETRY |
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PROFILE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN CONCEPT UNDERSTANDING OF GEOMETRY |
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PROFILE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN CONCEPT UNDERSTANDING OF GEOMETRY |
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PROFILE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN CONCEPT UNDERSTANDING OF GEOMETRY |
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profile of elementary school teacher in concept understanding of geometry |
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Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Siliwangi; Indonesia Mathematics Educators' Society |
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Students need teachers with a deep understanding of mathematical concepts to improve their mathematical knowledge and achievement. The observation results of several elementary school teachers showed that they still have a lack of understanding of the geometry concepts. This research is an exploratory study with a qualitative approach that aims to describe the performance of elementary school teachers in understanding the concepts of triangles and squares. The participants in this study were elementary school teachers across Soe City District. A description test deals with the geometry concept of two-dimensional shapes that were implemented to determine the most appropriate teachers to participate in the study. Thirty-three teachers were then selected based on this preliminary test results. In-depth interviews were also conducted with the participants. The data analysis showed that the participants had a lack of understanding of the concept of two-dimensional shapes and necessary arithmetic skills. Moreover, the data suggested that the participants held various perceptions regarding their understanding of certain concepts based on their experience in teaching the mathematical concept. Based on these results, some programs are recommended to improve professionalism and pedagogical competencies, such as a refresher training program for basic mathematical material and training in teaching aids used. These programs are expected to help prepare elementary school teachers in teaching mathematics. |
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understanding of mathematical concepts two-dimensional shapes geometry arithmetic skills elementary school teachers |
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