D.D.Z. Helingo, S.M. Amin, M. Masriyah
The objective of this research is to examine the process of translation of mathematical representation from symbols to graphics and vice versa. Translation of representation refers to a basic skill to develop a concept, understanding, and to promote students' mathematical thinking. This qualitative descriptive research employed task-assigning and task-based interview method. It is revealed that the students can perform every process of the translation of representation from symbol to graphic and vice versa. Translation among mathematical representations comprises four steps, i.e. unpacking the source, preliminary coordination, constructing the target, and determining equivalence. The process of translation of mathematical representations between graphics and symbols can be done without involving another form of representations. The students follow each process that is relatively similar, even though the construction of the translation output is somewhat different. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Jl. Ketintang, Surabaya, 60231, Indonesia
