Improve student mathematical reasoning ability with open-ended approach using VBA for powerpoint

Abstract

Most students have not mastered the concept of mathematics, because they assume that learning mathematics just memorize the formula alone so that learning math becomes meaningless. Students need a strong picture to be able to deduce from some examples that mathematics can be utilized in everyday life well by improving students’ reasoning ability. And to help the description, we need a practical and so-mathematics learning media that utilizes Powerpoint ICT technology with the help of VBA Application for PowerPoint. The importance of VBA for PowerPoint creates a variety of student creations to create various evidence to achieve the right goal or so-called Open-Ended approach so that math can be meaningful. When applying the use of the Open-Ended approach in the classroom students are given an overview relating to elementary school mathematics. Researchers provide a basic overview to be developed by students in powerpoint by using VBA for PowerPoint. Researchers collect student statements and then write down and students start actively writing VBA for PowerPoint.