Students worksheet based on realistic mathematics education: How the effect toward reasoning ability?

Abstract

The aim of this research is to know the effectiveness of students' worksheet based on Realistic Mathematics Education toward reasoning ability. The research was conducted with a quantitative methodology via non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental design. The population is the eight grade students of middle school in Pangkalpinang, Indonesia. The experimental class is treated by using students' worksheet based on RME and the control class is treated by using the conventional students' worksheet. The instrument used in this research is reasoning ability test. Data analysis is done with t test. The results of this research proves that students' worksheet based on Realistic Mathematics Education is effective toward reasoning ability. RME has the characteristics that are starting learning by using real-world context, construct student knowledge, using mathematization process, the existence of student interactivity and integrated learning.