Antara Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) dengan Matematika Modern (New Math)

Abstract

The effectiveness of new mathematics, which has been implemented in Indonesia for 29 years, in increasing student achievement is still in question. Starting from two or three years ago, Indonesia has tried out a new kind of approach in teaching mathematics, the so called Realistic Mathematics Education (RME). This article portrays the similarities and differences between these two approaches, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.