STRENGTHENING NUMERACY FOR VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS TO REALIZE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (TRAINING AT SMK KRISTEN 2 SURAKARTA)

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Having numeracy skills enables individuals to function effectively in daily life and contribute to society. It also enhances their opportunities in the workforce and establishes a solid foundation in mathematics that can be built upon through lifelong learning. Various studies and surveys show that literacy and numeracy levels in Indonesia remain low. One such study, the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), revealed that Indonesia ranks 68th with the following scores: mathematics (379), science (398), and reading (371). Several factors contribute to the low literacy and numeracy levels in Indonesia, including limited access to quality education. SMK Kristen 2 Surakarta has the vision to become a Center of Excellence, developing various sectors in education so that graduates possess excellent competencies in the manufacturing field. The Numeracy Strengthening Workshop for teachers is an effort to improve teacher competence in enhancing students' ability to use numbers, data, graphs, and mathematical formulas to apply simple calculations in daily life. This numeracy strengthening is not only for mathematics teachers but also for teachers of all subjects, enabling them to create and implement learning outcomes that include numeracy elements. The two-day numeracy strengthening training at SMK Kristen 2 Surakarta used the Numeracy Competency Improvement Module for Teachers provided by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. Three modules were completed during the workshop: Professional Learning Practice in the Aspect of Assessment, Numeracy Learning Environment, and Numeracy Opportunities and Demands. At the end of the workshop, all participating teachers designed learning outcomes in their respective subjects, selecting materials with numeracy content, determining the methods to be used, and choosing appropriate learning tools. Presentations and discussions were conducted to gather input and refine the teaching methods.

Keywords: Strengthening, numeracy, learning outcomes, competence