The development of grade 11 students mathematical literacy on sequences and series using mathematical modelling Chanon Kanthawat(a*), Wanintorn Supap(a*), Chakkrid Klin-eam(b*)
a) Faculty of Education, Naresuan University, Tha Pho, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
b)Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Tha Pho, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
Abstract
Mathematical literacy is one of the necessary performances to applies mathematical knowledge and skill in real-life. The objective of this research was to develop grade 11 students mathematical literacy through mathematical modelling in topic of sequences and series. The mathematical modelling is a process that uses mathematics to represent, analyze, make predictions or otherwise provide insight into real-world phenomena. The participants were 36 11th grade students along with the classroom action research methodology. The results of this study had demonstrated that the competency of mathematical literacy can be enhanced by using the mathematical modelling process. The data also indicate that two competencies, formulating situations mathematically and interpreting, applying and evaluating mathematical outcomes obviously were improved. During the time, employing mathematical concepts, facts, procedures, and reasoning was slightly improved. It necessary for educator to provide the student-familiar situation to be meaningful lesson for student.
