Modification of Think pair share, an alternative cooperative model of mathematics instruction in Manokwari West Papua
Benidiktus Tanujaya and Jeinne Mumu
University of Papua
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to study the application of think pair share, the type of cooperative models, which can be implemented in mathematics instruction in Manokwari, West Papua Indonesia. This study was conducted at Senior High School of Manokwari (SMA Negeri 1) and Mathematics Education Department, the University of Papua. The research was carried out using research and development methods. The results showed that there were two main things in the application of the think pair share model in mathematics instruction in Manokwari West Papua, particularly the selection of group members and the determination of the number of group members. Group members must consist of students who already know each other well, while the number of group members must start from two students.
Keywords: modification of think pair share, mathematics instruction
Topic: Mathematics Education