MATHEMATICAL TEACHING ACROSS MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT

By : Arlian Bety Anjaswari

09301241010 / Mathematics Education 2009

From several papers can be concluded that in fact in many countries there are many difference in applying the learning of mathematics. For example, from the paper we know that in Indonesia utilizing textbooks in learning mathematics. Contrast to Indonesia, Vietnam actually use e-textbooks. And other instead do by the Japanese in the learning of mathematics that is utilizing technology that is using the application of the iPad. Different from the others, Thailand utilizing methods there are hands-on activities and E-Activities. The learning of mathematics in various countries is basically the same, just different in delivery the material. This is depends on the cultural and technological development of the country. Learning mathematics in different countries also emphasizes student centered learning. Because it can help students to construct their own math comprehension.

In my opinion, Japan is the country's most modern in the learning of mathematics because according to the paper that in Japan has been using a tablet or iPad. But that does not mean other countries outdated or bad, every country has its own characteristics in the learning of mathematics. We know that Japan is a country that advanced in a variety of things including the technology so it is not surprising that in Japan learning mathematics using the iPad. The most important in mathematics learning is how to make the students can to construct the knowledge theirself and become familiar with the material provided by teachers in ways that match students' abilities, cultural and technological developments around the students. And also students can apply mathematical concepts in daily life.