By : Dr. Marsigit, M.A
Reviewed by : Fauzani Agitya Cahyantoro
“anything about the object of thought, including mathematics, always has a value includes 4 (four) things: value due to its meaning, because the value purpose or benefit, the value due to its function and value due to its uniqueness. In order to an attempt is made to civilize math in school, then we should use dimensional math or math on the dimensions of the material transition to formal mathematics. Acculturation of mathematics in schools can emphasize the human relationships in the dimensions and value of both individual differences in ability and experience.” Hartman (1942). If mathematical viewed as absolute truth and certainty, but the role of individuals is very prominent in achievements. But students can be viewed as an evolving creature (progress). Therefore mathematics is seen as more humane, among others, can be considered as language, human creativity. Student have the right of individuals to protect and develop themselves and their experiences according to its potential. The ability to do math problems is the nature individuals. Teachers have three main functions: as a facilitator, as a source teaching and monitoring students' activities. Thus, teachers can develop methods variance learning: lectures, discussions, giving assignments, seminars, etc.. Source study or reference is the central point in the learning of mathematics. Literally, the crystallization of these dimensions gives mathematical communication meaning of mathematical material communication, formal communication of mathematics, and normative communication of mathematics.
To be able to cultivate an understanding of the meaning of mathematics is needed mathematics in various dimensions. Dimensional mathematical meaning can be seen from the side dimensional mathematical objects to concrete objects and mathematical dimensions to obyekobyek
mind. Mathematical communication includes communication materials, formal communication, normative communication and spiritual communication. In relation to learning mathematics then we are more suited to define mathematics as the mathematics school, but for college-level mathematics we define as formal mathematical or axiomatic. Mathematics can contribute to the civilizing nation of excellence through innovation pembelajran conducted on a continuous mathematical constantly. In relation to obtaining the benefits the nation then we can think of mathematics, learning mathematics and mathematics education at different hierarchy
level or the level of intrinsic, extrinsic or systemic.