Abstract

This study examined the influence of learning styles on mathematics learning achievement of 10 th grade students in MAN 4, Central Maluku. Learning styles included visual learning style, auditory learning style, and kinesthetic learning style. This ex-post facto study was conducted using a quantitative approach, which data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. This study was conducted from April 2 to April 9 2018 in MAN 4, Central Maluku. The population in this study amounted to 57 students consisting of 2 classes, namely class X MIA and X IIS. Samples were selected from the whole population. Questionnaires and documentation were used as data collection instruments. The results of the data analysis showed a positive relationship between learning styles on learning achievement, with a value of 0.060 and an effect of 0.4%. Even though the influence was weak, learning styles still influence students' mathematics learning achievement. Since the significance value was set at > 0.05, H0 was accepted and H1 was rejected. Therefore, learning styles had no significant influence on the mathematics learning achievement of 10 th grade students in MAN 4 Central Maluku.

Highlights

  • There are many factors influencing learning achievement which are worth studying

  • The Learning Styles of 10th Grade Students of MAN 4 Central Maluku There were three learning styles found in this study including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles

  • Learning style data were obtained from questionnaires distributed to all 10th grade students of X MAN 4 Central Maluku in two classes, namely class X MIA and class X IIS with a total number of students of 57 students

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Introduction

There are many factors influencing learning achievement which are worth studying. Learning style is one’s by birth attribution. Teachers need to consider students’ internal factors as they can influence the learning process. Learning style can be categorized into 3 namely, visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles. This study was conducted to determine the effect of different learning styles on student achievement. The results of this study can be used as insights to design proper teaching methods that can accommodate different learning styles

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