Innovating Mathematics by Research Approaches in Indonesia from Middle Schools to Undergraduates

TL;DR

This paper discusses innovative research-based approaches to teaching mathematics in Indonesia, integrating geometry, calculus, local culture, and sports activities to enhance student engagement from middle school to undergraduates.

Contribution

It introduces novel pedagogical methods combining geometry, calculus, cultural art, and sports to foster mathematical research and interest among students in Indonesia.

Findings

Enhanced student engagement through integrated activities.

Introduction of new geometric and algebraic surfaces in teaching.

Use of cultural and sports activities to promote mathematics learning.

Abstract

Innovating mathematics by research approaches in Indonesia from middle schools to undergraduates are explained here where geometry is typical example to be innovated. Topics in plane geometry to be platonic solids and non platonic solids such as cylinder and spheres are innovated to be new surfaces and media. Topics in calculus and complex functions particularly parametric curves are used to be new curves for curves stitching, motifs in several kinds of souvenirs and accessories. Additionally, local culture is introduced through batik painting activity using algebraic surfaces drawn with Surfer. Leonardo Dome and Leonardo Bridge with Rinus Reolofs like are introduced to attract students for mathematical sports activities.