The Lost Process of Mathematical Literacy on Excellent Students at MAN 2 Kudus

Abstract

Data showed that Indonesian mathematical literacy from 2006 to 2015 was always below the PISA average score. Previous research showed that student on Regular Science Program in MAN 2 Kudus has a better level of mathematical literacy than students on Excellent Science Program. This is a case study on Excellent Science Program MAN 2 Kudus as the subject of the research, 27 students. Data was taken with adjusted PISA tests and interviews then analyzed by Miles and Huberman method. The results showed that 36% of students at the Regular Science Program and 41% of students at the Excellent Science Program had literacy level below level 1. An in-depth study of the mathematical literacy process in the Excellent Science Program shows that 11% of students did not understand the problem. Of the 89% of students who understand the problem, 42% of them cannot translate the context into mathematical form, 29% of students only reach the Formulate process, 4% of students reach the Employ and Interpret process, and 21% of students reach the Evaluate process. Thus, to improve mathematical literacy, understanding contextual problems and improving skills in formulating problems into mathematical languages or models must be strengthened.