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The Role of Teachers in Developing Contextual Mathematics Learning Based on the World of Work in Grade XII of Vocational Schools

Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan · Vol. 43 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 181–184

DOI
10.15294/jpp.v43i1.42522
ISSN
2580-4154, 2503-1260
Published
2026-04-30
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

The low motivation of students to learn where the perception that mathematics is less relevant in the world of work is a challenge in learning mathematics in Vocational High School (SMK) grade XII. In fact, metamatics has an important role in the world of work and is a supporter of vocational competence, especially the work readiness of vocational school graduates. An approach that is able to bridge these gaps is contextual mathematics learning based on the world of work. The purpose of this article is to examine the role of mathematics teachers in contextual mathematics learning based on the world of work in grade XII of vocational schools. The use of the literature study method for national and international journal articles for the 2021-2025 period is a support in the preparation of articles. The results of the study show that mathematics teachers have a strategic role as designers of learning contexts, facilitators of authentic learning experiences, and motivation to students. Contextual mathematics learning based on the world of work is able to increase students' involvement, understanding of concepts, and positive attitudes towards mathematics lessons. This article recommends strengthening the competence of vocational mathematics teachers in designing contextual learning so that mathematics becomes more meaningful and relevant for grade XII students at vocational schools.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Universitas Airlangga
  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • University of Miyazaki
  • State University of Malang
  • VIA University College
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Fathur RokhmanState University of Semarang5
Walid WalidState University of Semarang4
Heri YantoAffiliation unknown3
Gunawan TjokroAffiliation unknown3
Abdul RajagukgukAffiliation unknown3
Kartono KartonoUniversitas Airlangga3
Iwan JunaediState University of Semarang3
Iqbal KharisudinAffiliation unknown3
Subhan SubhanUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Mulyono MulyonoAffiliation unknown2
Heriyanto HeriyantoAffiliation unknown2
Scolastika MarianiState University of Semarang2
Masrukan MasrukanState University of Semarang2
Nuriana Rachmani DewiAffiliation unknown2
Rochmad RochmadAffiliation unknown2
Rohimatul AzizahAffiliation unknown2
Kartono KartonoState University of Semarang1
Andi Saparuddin NurState University of Semarang1
Rochmad RochmadState University of Semarang1
Arif WidiyatmokoState University of Semarang1
Daiki NakamuraUniversity of Miyazaki1
Sudarmin SudarminState University of Semarang1
Yudhi UtomoState University of Malang1
E. JuulVIA University College1
Arief RohmanState University of Semarang1
Muhammad KhafidState University of Semarang1
Souad EzzeroualiAffiliation unknown1
Susilo Tri WidodoAffiliation unknown1
Nawang Wulan SariAffiliation unknown1
Nor AniswatinAffiliation unknown1
Tajudeen SanniAffiliation unknown1
Nur WakhidAffiliation unknown1
Wiwi IsnaeniState University of Semarang1
Maria Herliyani Dua BungaAffiliation unknown1
Desi SetiyadiAffiliation unknown1
Devi PurwantiAffiliation unknown1
Mohammad AsikinAffiliation unknown1
Ginanjar MaulanaAffiliation unknown1

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