The Effectiveness of Mobile Blended Problem Based Learning on Mathematical Problem Solving

Ery Tri Djatmika,Punaji Setyosari,I Nyoman Degeng Sudana,Ahmad Kholiqul Amin

doi:10.3991/ijim.v15i01.17437

Abstract

<p>This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mobile blended compared to conventional problem-based learning on mathematical problem-solving skills and look for students' responses about the use of online learning. The study was conducted using a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental research design supported with descriptive qualitative responses involving 188 students taken by applying cluster random sampling as subjects of research distributed from vocational high schools in <em>Bojonegoro</em> City, East Java, Indonesia. Research findings revealed that mathematical problem-solving skills for students treated with mobile blended problem-based learning were higher than those who have been treated with purely problem-based learning. In addition, students have responded positively to the usage of mobile blended problem-based learning that was applicable and acceptable for effectively improving mathematical problem-solving skills.</p>

Highlights

In this 21st Century, students are required to have various skills such as critical thinking and problem solving [1] that are essential for them [2]
After the independent sample t-test was conducted, the N-Gain score was employed to analyze the increase of the students' mathematical problem-solving skills in the experimental class and the control class
Based on the above questionnaire findings, 51% of respondents agreed with the questionnaire's items based on the indicators that some students replied to problem-based learning (PBL) lessons positively

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Introduction

In this 21st Century, students are required to have various skills such as critical thinking and problem solving [1] that are essential for them [2]. The development of information technology provides students with challenges and opportunities to develop themselves through online learning [5]. To stimulate students' problem-solving skills, an appropriate learning model is needed. One of the learning models which can improve students' problem-solving skills is problem-based learning (PBL) [6]. PBL can stimulate students to think systematically since it is a student-centered learning model (SCL) [7] so that it provides experience to students to carry out activities directly in solving problems. PBL provides training to iJIM ‒ Vol 15, No 01, 2021

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