A framework for Assessing Translation among Multiple Representations

Translation among multiple representations is one of the important abilities to be possessed by prospective mathematics teachers. The learning curriculum ranging from elementary college level needs emphasize ability translate mathematical ideas in a form representation different structures. Assessing this because it can used as basis for developing other literacy skills. purpose study describe translation between A descriptive qualitative was conducted fourty teachers State Islamic University Mataram. selection research subjects carried out purposive sampling. Data were obtained translational thinking task an assignment sheet consisting 2 questions related quadratic equations and task-based interviews. analyzed using fixed comparison analysis, which comparing incidents (phenomena) with aim classifying data. found five levels representations, named: 0, 1, 2, 3 4. characteristics each are built based on four processes: unpacking source coordinating initial stage, design target determine equivalence representations. findings could guide develop instrument assess ability.