Algebraic Literacy as the Sustainable Development Skill.
V Angriani*, and T Herman
Departemen Pendidikan Matematika, Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setia Budhi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
Abstract
Society is an important part or a central point in sustainable development. To realize sustainable development in a country, a quality society member component is required. One of the sustainable development concentrates on social development, where the application of algebraic literacy is indispensable for individuals for meeting the needs of being a quality society member who is willing to think and solve mathematical problems in daily life. This article reviewed some research that focuses on the mathematical literacy of students, that includes indicators and competencies that indicate that students have algebraic literacy, and factors that affect algebraic literacy skills. The purpose of this article is to describe the importance of algebraic literacy to help people solve mathematical problems in daily life as well as to make the necessary decisions as citizens.
Keywords: Mathematical Literacy, Algebraic Literacy, and Sustainable Development.
Topic: Mathematics Education