KESAN DAN PERSEPSI PELAJAR TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN MENGGUNAKAN PERMAINAN MATEMATIK MELALUI PROGRAM ‘JELAJAH MATEMATIK’

Abstract

The success of the nation as we move through the 21st century continues to depend on ideas and skills to establish a scientific and innovative society. Mathematics is fundamental for many fields especially science, technology, and engineering. Yet, mathematics is often perceived as difficult to many students as a result, closing doors to science, technology, and engineering career. The conventional education system keeps students away from realising their potential and develop their soft skills. The goal for educators is to continue finding and facilitating the kind of instructional activities that help students understand the concepts behind the math problems, games that motivate them to find creative solutions and take an active part in accelerating their own learning. The reason for introducing games into the mathematics classroom is the enthusiasm, excitement, enjoyment, and total involvement that children experience when playing math games. The observation had taken place at one of the secondary schools in Sg Besar Selangor with 250 Form, Two students, under the “Jelajah Matematik” program. We had four types of games to be played. We found that the students were highly motivated and totally immerse themselves in the games, and, in the end, their attitude toward math grows increasingly more positive. Games offer students the opportunity to experience success, satisfaction, active involvement, and gain confidence in their mathematical abilities.