Empowering Minds: Unleashing Numerical Literacy through Realistic Mathematics Education and Collaborative Problem Solving (RME-COPS) Integration in Mathematics Learning

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation is to improve students' numerical literacy skills in learning mathematics through the integration of Realistic Math Education and Collaborative Problem Solving (RME-CopS) models. The investigation used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The research population was 184 of 7th grade students, with a sample of 64 using the purposive technique. The investigation was carried out at SMP X. The data were taken through a numerical literacy test instrument, 10 test questions, and documentation. The data were analyzed descriptively and with different test means. This investigation concluded that: (1) there was no distinction between the average numerical literacy of students at the time of the pretest, and (2) there was a significant distinction in the students' numerical literacy ability at the time of post-test, so the use of integration of realistic math education and collaborative problem-solving models were used (RME-CopS) can improve numeric literacy skills in mathematics learning for grade 7 students at SMP X