Mathematical learning trajectory in primary school

Abstract

Piagets' theory of cognitive development states that every child has their own way / strategy in interpreting and adapting to their environment. The strategy or method used by students towards learning situation is one of the stages of the learning trajectory. Learning trajectory is a learning line or route that provides an overview of the prerequisite knowledge students already have (as a starting point) and each step from one point to the next that describes the thinking process and methods used by students. This means that students' factors are the main case and must be considered in creating a learning design. By understanding the learning flow, students can provide various alternative strategies or scaffolding to help and overcome students who have difficulty in understanding mathematical concepts in elementary schools.