EDITORIAL POLICIES

Focus and Scope

Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika (Jupitek) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the field of mathematics education through the dissemination of high-quality, original research. The journal provides a platform for a global community of scholars, including researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners, to share empirical and theoretical insights that contribute to the knowledge base of mathematics teaching and learning.

The journal publishes articles semi-annually in June and December, featuring both unsolicited contributions and, occasionally, invited papers from leading experts in mathematics education.

Jupitek welcomes submissions that present rigorous, original research aligned with, but not limited to, the following key areas:

1. Realistic Mathematics Education (RME)

This scope encompasses studies grounded in the RME philosophy, which posits mathematics as a human activity connected to real-world contexts. We seek empirical and theoretical papers that critically examine or apply RME's core principles—guided reinvention, didactical phenomenology, and self-developed models. Submissions should clearly articulate how these principles are operationalized in instructional design, classroom practice, or teacher professional development, supported by evidence of their impact on student learning, mathematization processes, or the development of mathematical models.

2. Design Research in Mathematics Education

The journal invites papers on design research (also known as design-based research) that focus on the systematic development and testing of educational interventions (e.g., learning trajectories, instructional materials, digital tools). Preferred manuscripts detail the iterative cycles of design, enactment, analysis, and refinement, and explicitly articulate the theoretical contributions and practical implications arising from the study. A strong emphasis is placed on ecological validity and the connection between design principles and learning outcomes.

3. School Mathematics

This area focuses on research conducted within formal K-12 educational settings. Topics of interest include curriculum development and analysis, innovative pedagogical strategies, assessment practices, and longitudinal studies of student learning. We particularly encourage submissions that address issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the mathematics classroom, explore teacher knowledge and decision-making, or critically examine the implementation of national and international curricula.

4. Mathematical Literacy and Large-Scale Assessments (e.g., PISA)

This section is dedicated to research analyzing mathematical literacy frameworks, such as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). We welcome studies that deconstruct task design, investigate factors influencing student performance, explore cross-cultural comparisons, or propose and evaluate instructional approaches aimed at developing students' competency in applying mathematics to complex, real-world problems.

5. Ethnomathematics

Jupitek encourages submissions in Ethnomathematics that explore the intersections of mathematics, culture, and education. We seek research that rigorously documents and analyzes mathematical practices in diverse cultural contexts and investigates their pedagogical implications. Studies employing participatory or community-based methodologies that respectfully engage with indigenous knowledge systems are highly valued.

6. Technology and ICT in Mathematics Education

This scope covers research on the integration of digital technologies (e.g., dynamic geometry software, programming environments, AI-based learning platforms) in mathematics education. Submissions should investigate the impact of technology on cognitive processes, conceptual understanding, pedagogical practices, and student engagement. Papers addressing issues of accessibility, teacher technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK), and the scalability of technological innovations are of particular interest.