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Inspired by the wisdom of Ali bin Abi Talib—that written legacies outlive their authors—this paper presents a scientific narrative exploring the contributions of Professor Jan de Lange (JDL) to the global and Indonesian mathematics education landscape. Renowned for his work in Realistic Mathematics Education (RME), the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), JDL played a pivotal role in the transformation of Indonesia’s mathematics education reform in the late 1990s. His engagement began in 1998 when, alongside Prof. Tjeerd Plomp, he responded to an invitation from Prof. R.K. Sembiring to introduce RME as an alternative to the outdated modern mathematics approach. This effort led to the birth of Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Indonesia (PMRI). The reform initiative included the selection and training of Indonesian doctoral candidates through a collaborative workshop held at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), resulting in advanced studies in the Netherlands. Among these scholars was Prof. Zulkardi, who became a central figure in promoting RME and PMRI in Indonesia. JDL’s involvement continued through mentorship, keynote lectures, and academic collaborations, significantly influencing mathematics education policy and practice. His thought-provoking publications reflect his enduring commitment to curiosity-driven, student-centered learning. The paper also acknowledges the contributions of Prof. Kees Hoogland, JDL’s close colleague and fellow RME advocate. Together, their work exemplifies a vision of mathematics as meaningful, contextual, and empowering. Their legacy lives on through generations of educators and learners shaped by their transformative ideas.
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References
de Lange, J. (1987). Mathematics, insight and meaning. Utrecht University.
de Lange, J. (1995). Assessment: No change without problems. In T. A. Romberg (Ed.), Reform in School Mathematics and Authentic Assessment (pp. 87-172). State University of New York Press. https://www.fisme.science.uu.nl/publicaties/literatuur/1131.pdf
de Lange, J. (1996). Using and applying mathematics in education. In A. J. Bishop, K. Clements, C. Keitel, J. Kilpatrick, & C. Laborde (eds), International Handbook of Mathematics Education (pp. 49-97). Kluwer International Handbooks of Education, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1465-0_3
de Lange, J. (2003). Mathematics for literacy. Quantitative literacy: Why numeracy matters for schools and colleges, 80, 75-89. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jan-De-Lange/publication/46627231_Mathematics_for_literacy/links/54d8aeb00cf24647581b13a6/Mathematics-for-literacy.pdf
de Lange, J. (2017). Curious minds; Serious play. In Proceedings of the 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education: ICME-13 (pp. 713-715). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62597-3_119
de Lange, J. (2021). There is, probably, no need for a design framework. Journal on Mathematics Education, 12(2), 365–388. Retrieved from https://jme.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/jme/article/view/3728