Why Does The Mathematical Method In Elementary School Need To Be Improved?

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YOGYAKARTA President Prabowo Subianto wants the method of learning mathematics, especially at the elementary school level to be improved.

This was conveyed by the Minister of Elementary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti after attending a limited cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

"The President emphasized the importance of the quality of learning mathematics and how the learning method is improved, including, consequences for training math teachers," said Mu'ti, quoted from Antara.

So, why does the mathematical method in elementary school need to be improved? Come on, see the summary of the information in the following review.

Mu'ti said that the reason Prabowo wanted to improve the mathematical method at the elementary level was to improve the quality of science and technology obtained by students.

Mu'ti explained that the President pays great attention to improving the quality of science and technology that can be achieved through the development of learning mathematics, especially in grades 1-4 at the elementary school level.

Not only improving learning methods, Prabowo also asked the Ministry of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide training for mathematics teachers.

Mu'ti added that Prabowo even proposed that mathematical lessons could be introduced starting from the kindergarten level (TK).

"Earlier there was an offer of how mathematical lessons at the elementary, grade 1-4, and maybe introducing mathematics to children at the kindergarten level," said Mu'ti.

On the other hand, the Head of the Education Research Center of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Badminton Fizzanty also gave his views on Prabowo's plan.

According toLA, Prabowo's desire to improve the method of learning mathematics at the elementary school level was a good idea.

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"So the learning method (math) needs to be improved from an early age," said Badminton, quoted by Antara.

He argues that learning mathematics at an early age requires a fun method. Such as a learning approach while playing to connect with daily activities.

This is important to do so that students can understand naturally and not be pressured by serious lessons.

Don't let memorizing, just remember or learn in a very rigid form. We may say it can be counted or whatever it takes. And I think this is a good opportunity, because math is a problem solving, critical thinking, it will be very built if he (the student) takes advantage of this mathematical approach later, "saidest.

Furthermore, to improve the method of learning math, promise to provide input so that the government sets its competency standards first, provides training to Math teachers, and prepares the necessary facilities.

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