Mathematical literacy ability with RME (realistic mathematics education) approach in fifth grade students

Abstract The framework of the 2012 Mathematical PISA, mathematical literacy is defined as an individual’s ability to formulate, use and interpret mathematics in various contexts. The level of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah needs an understanding of mathematical literacy. The purpose of this research is to know the ability of mathematical literacy of fifth grade students in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Darul Ulum Ngaliyan Semarang 2017. The research method used is mixed methods. The study was conducted in grade 5 students. The quantitative analysis is tested by the average difference test with dk 56 and 5% of real level then obtained t table = 1,674. The result of t-test t count = 1.087. So compared between t count and t table then t count < t table so that H 0 is accepted, it means there is no difference on the average of students ‘mathematical literacy skills taught by using the RME approach with the average ability of students’ mathematical literacy using the expository method. The result of the mathematics literacy test of fifth grade studentsin Salman MI Darul Ulum is still in low category Qualitatively, after interviewing 6 students, it can be seen that the ability of students’ mathematical literacy is still lacking and there is no habituation of mathematics literacy in learning.