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PENGEMBANGAN BLOG SEBAGAI PORTOFOLIO DIGITAL UNTUK PENINGKATAN DAYA MATEMATIKA

By: Dr. Marsigit, M.A

Summarized by Fauzia Rahmawati (09313244001)

Nowadays there are many bad assumptions of mathematics which make mathematics seems like unresolved. Some of this bad assumptions are: 1) mathematics is not enjoyed lesson; 2) the situation of learning mathematics is very boring; 3) the materials of mathematics very difficult to understand, so students can’t reach the competence.

Beside those assumptions, there are some interesting facts that can be used to help teacher on developing learning process. They are: 1) Now, people are very interest on writing communication, one of the facilities is blog; 2) Blog is a word press multi cellular or software open source; 3) By using blog, it can help teacher to get certification with port polio.

Based on those facts, so the researchers determine to develop blog as digital port polio to increase mathematics ability, such that mathematical communication, mathematical reasoning, mathematical problem solving, mathematical connections, and positive attitudes toward mathematics.

The easies of using blog are:

1.      The availability of terminal (computer)

2.      The availability of connection

3.      The access and interface on blogging

And some benefits of using blog are:

1.      The contents and posting on blog

2.      The facilities and fixture on blog is very interesting for students