Development of mathematics learning devices based on realistic mathematics education for financial accounting expertise program in vocational high school (preliminary research)

Abstract

Financial Accounting is one of expertise programs in Indonesia Vocational High Schools. The prospective Vocational High School graduates are expected to be equipped with a great problem-solving skill which demanded in the field of working. Mathematics is the lesson that develop students' problem-solving skill. This paper discussed development in learning devices based on realistic mathematics education for financial accounting expertise program in Xth grade Vocational High School. The research was conducted until preliminary research phase by using Plomp model. Based on the interview results conducted on Mathematics teachers in SMK N 2 Padang and SMK N 3 Padang, the writer concludes that the mathhematis learning devices commonly used by teachers are general without giving differences in the characteristics of each expertise program, specifically in financial accounting programs. Lastly, students have low mathematics problem-solving skill.