The need of mathematical literacy competency for informatics graduates: Preliminary study at STMIK STIKOM Indonesia

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the category of needs of competency of mathematical literacy for graduates of informatics bachelor's degree and analyzing the suitability of the material taught on the group of mathematics subject at STMIK STIKOM Indonesia with the requirement of graduate mathematical literacy competence. The research design that has been used was mixed methods research with concurrent strategy (concurrent mixed methods). This method is chosen to streamline research time, as well as to produce comprehensive data (qualitative and quantitative data) at almost on the same time. The data obtained were analyzed descriptive-quantitatively. The mathematical aspects of the mathematical literacy competencies were evaluated consist of eight dimensions, namely (1) the ability to think and use logical reason in mathematics, (2) argue mathematics, (3) mathematical communication, (4) mathematical modelling, (5) propose and solve mathematical problems, (6) ) representations, (7) symbols, and (8) tools and technologies. The results shown that the competence of the taught mathematical literacy is "sufficient required" by graduates. In addition, there is an indication of the lack of conformity between the learning outcome which was formulated in the curriculum and the real competencies which were required by graduates.