MULTIPLE

REPRESENTATION FOR
PHYSICS EDUCATION:
BENEFIT AND CHALLENGE
RIO JUWANDA, NOVIKA LESTARI

INTRODUCTION
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PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES (REIF, 1995)

Make representations (Representations skill)
Representation skill is the ability to transform of the problem from one form to another
representation form.

Make a mathematical manipulation (The Ability of mathematical

manipulation)
The ability of mathematical manipulation is the ability to make mathematical equations
from the visual representation.

Make a final solution

The final solution is the end of the capability of the problem-solving strategies because it
includes the ability to make conclusions and final result.

STUDY DISCUSSED

DATA COLLECTION
collecting journal by using search engine
google scholar with keyword: multiple
representation+physics+education

The defenition of multiple representation

Journal analyzed was journals that

published online in the range of July
2015 until June 2016.

There are 14 journals; 9 journals of

research and 5 journal of literature
review.

The benefits and values of multiple representation in physics

learning

The challanges and barriers to implementation of multiple

representation in physics learning.

THE DEFENITION OF MULTIPLE

REPRESENTATIONS
multiple representations adalah mental models or technique that can
be used in conceptual learning to symbolize an idea or concept in
science and can take the form of written texts, analogies, diagrams,
graphs, and simulations with a way choose relevant information,
organize information and integrate information from internal
representations.

THE BENEFITS OF MULTIPLE REPRESENTATION

For student, it can improve students understanding , makes the
concept in physics easier to understand, can help students learn,
construct an integrated mental model, can promote active learning
(which results in enhancing knowledge, comprehension and application
skills of student), visualize the problem before going into the
mathematic equations, achieved higher score, an alternative to
understanding the problem solving skill, interest and engagement with
the material learning.
For teacher, it can improve skill to make teaching materials, improve
teacher role in class, and create alternative design of physics learning.

THE CHALLANGES TO IMPLEMENTATION OF

MULTIPLE REPRESENTATION
Challanges derived from implementation of multiple representation
caused by the readiness of teachers in implementing learning using
multiple representation. Not found the constraints stemming from the
process of learning or learners. Therefore, a solution that can be done
is to provide training to teachers in implementing the learning using
multiple representation.

CONCLUSION
Multiple representation could use physics education to enhance
problem solving skill from student. However, multiple representation
has advantages when applied in learning physics. The role of teachers
in implementing multiple representations in learning physics is very
important. As a result, teachers need to have a solid understanding in
making representations. With the development of technology,
appeared many challenges in developing representation that is
integrated with the science and technology such as the use of AR.

THANK YOU
Terima Kasih

HASIL KAJIAN