Mapping of mathematics topics that can be integrated their learning utilizing calculator

Abstract

Calculator is one of technology product that can be integrated with mathematics learning. However, mathematics topics that require calculator in teaching and learning process haven't been identified. This research was revealed to map the school mathematics topics that can be integrated into learning using calculator. This research was a qualitative study, with a content analysis approach. Initially, a focus group discussion (FGD) was held regarding the format of mapping mathematical material. The FGD participants were officials from the education office at the Ministry of Education and Culture, staff from Casio Education Singapore, and reviewers from various universities that had mathematics education study program in Yogyakarta Indonesia. The mathematics topics from elementary school, junior high school, high school and vocational school were mapped, which basic competencies can use a calculator in learning. The results showed that most of the basic competencies in elementary, junior high, high school, and vocational school could integrate their learning using calculator. These uses were categorized into exploration, representation, computation and affirmation. The dominant features of scientific calculator were also mapped at each school level.