Mathematical communications through project based learning based on android

Abstract

The lack of multimedia applications in schools and the low mathematical communication ability of students, as an alternative to using Android. The purpose of this research is to improve students’ mathematical communication ability through android based learning project. Using the quasi experimental method. This research conducted at Junior High School in Bandung with 55 students as samples, 29 students in class VIII C as an experimental class and 26 students in class VIII D as a control class. Mathematical communication ability test instrument. Data analysis: independent T test, two way ANOVA test. The findings: Improved communication of students who get learning on Android based learning projects was higher than students who get conventional learning. There were no difference in the achievement of mathematical communication between students who get an Android based learning project and conventional learning based on mathematical basic knowledge in the high, medium and low categories. There is the influence of the interaction between the type of project based learning with android applications and expository learning and prior knowledge mathematics category (high, medium, and low) on the ability of students’ mathematical communication. Android based learning project facilitates inventions process, reflective, the material is easy to understanding so that students’ mathematical communication skills increase.