Communication Ability Of Students Research Articles

Students’ mathematics communication behavior: Assessment tools and their application

Mathematics communication ability is an essential component of mathematics that students should have. However, the mathematics communication ability of students, especially in Indonesia, still needs to improve. This study offers a new and different view of mathematics communication to improve it. This study aims to develop an assessment tool for students’ mathematics communication to identify the problems so teachers can focus on improving those areas. Not only the cognitive domain of the students, but this study also includes assessments of the affective and psychomotor domains as well. The reason is that cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects are interconnected in mathematics communication. The study of these three domains is called behavior. The assessment tools consist of the mathematics communication behavior analytical rubric and appropriate mathematics test problems. This study is developmental research with three phases: the development of the analytical rubric, the development of mathematics tests, and the application. The participants in this study are two mathematics education experts and 240 students in the 8th grade from seven schools, each located in a different city. The findings of this research show that the developed assessment tools can be used to assess students’ mathematics communication behavior.

Perbedaan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Think-Talk-Write (TTW) dan Model Pembelajaran Konvensional Pada Tingkat SMP

This research aims: (1) the mathematical communication abilities of students using the think-talk-write (TTW) cooperative learning model are higher than the mathematical communication abilities of students using conventional learning models in class VIII SMP Negeri 19 Medan, (2) the process of completing answers is created by students in solving problems in the think-talk-write (TTW) cooperative learning model and conventional learning models. This type of research is quantitative research with a Quasi Experimental method. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 19 Medan. The sampling technique in this research used the Purposive Sampling technique, namely class VIII-5 as a class taught using the think-talk-write type cooperative learning model and class VIII-6 as a class taught with a conventional learning model. The data collection instruments were an observation sheet and a test sheet for students' mathematical communication skills in the form of 4 essay questions. Data analysis in this study used a t-Test with the Independent sample t-Test technique with the help of the SPSS 22 program. The results of the research showed that the average score for the class taught using the think-talk-write cooperative learning model was 80.1 and the class taught with a conventional learning model of 74.6. Hypothesis testing was carried out using the t-test, from the calculation results it was obtained that tcount was 2.501 and ttable 1.67469, the significance level was 0.016<0.05, then H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted, so it was concluded that students' mathematical communication skills used the cooperative learning model type. think-talk-write is higher than students' mathematical communication skills using conventional learning models. Based on the analysis of the process of students' answers to the mathematical communication skills test, students who received think-talk-write cooperative learning were better than students who received conventional learning.

The Effect of the PBL Model on Learning Outcomes Viewed from Mathematical Communication Ability of Students

Teachers as educators need to apply various learning models in order to optimize student learning outcomes. In addition, teachers need to concern to the mathematical communication skills possessed by students. The purpose of this research was to analyze the effect of Problem Based Learning (PBL) model on Mathematics Learning Outcomes in terms of students' mathematical communication skills. This research is a quantitative research using experimental methods and using a factorial experiment design. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling technique. The instruments used in this research were questions on the test of mathematical communication ability and test questions on learning outcomes in the form of descriptions. Statistical analysis used the Friedman two way ANOVA test. The results showed that there was an effect between learning models and mathematical communication skills on student learning outcomes. Students who receive PBL learning have an average learning outcome higher than students who receive conventional learning. In addition, students had high mathematical communication skills get the highest average learning outcomes compared.

БАШТАЛГЫЧ КЛАССТАРДЫН ОКУУЧУЛАРЫНЫН КОММУНИКАТИВДИК БИЛГИЧТИКТЕРИН ӨНҮКТҮРҮҮ ПРОБЛЕМАСЫНЫН МЕТОДОЛОГИЯЛЫК МҮНӨЗДӨМӨЛӨРҮ

This article discusses the methodological characteristics (goals, principles, content, features, forms, methods, criteria, conditions) of the formation of communicative skills of primary school students. An analysis of the works of scientists on the communication abilities of students was carried out. As a subject of communicative activity (forming an idea of a person as a subject of the surrounding world, as an individual, forming an attitude towards him as a subject of communication), the issues of determining and implementing the stages of formation are considered, taking into account the student’s attitude towards himself. The content of the concept “communication skills of primary school students” is analyzed. Research in this direction is aimed at theoretical substantiation and testing of pedagogical conditions that contribute to the formation of communicative skills of primary school students. The article also mentions the scientific knowledge that can be gained from the research.

The Effect of Using Storytelling Technique on Students' Speaking Skill of II Class at SMPS Plus Kasih Ibu Patumbak

The objective of this study was to ascertain the impact of employing narrative strategies on the oral communication abilities of students at SMPS Plus Kasih Ibu Patumbak. The employed research methodology is experimental. The study population consisted of 105 students from class VII SMPS Plus Kasih Ibu Patumbak. The experimental group, consisting of 35 students from class VII-A, received instruction on storytelling techniques in narrative texts. The control group, consisting of 35 students from class VII-B, did not receive instruction on storytelling. The research was carried out using the following procedures: administering tests, providing interventions, and conducting post-tests. The examination is conducted in the form of an oral test. The researcher poses inquiries pertaining to the subject matter, and the students respond verbally. The findings indicate a notable improvement in students' oral proficiency through the utilisation of storytelling methodologies. Upon performing the data analysis, the researcher determined that the t-observation value was 3.80, whereas the t-table value was 2.00. The t-observation value (3.80) is greater than the t-table value (2.00) with a sample size of 68 and a significance threshold of α=0.5. Therefore, the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is deemed valid. Storytelling approaches have a notable impact on students' speaking abilities

The Effect of Self-Confidence and Mathematics Anxiety on Mathematical Communication Ability of Class IX Students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah

This research was conducted at MTsN 1 Mataram in the 2023/2024 school year with the aim of seeing the effect of self-confidence and math anxiety on student’s mathematical communication skills. This type of research is descriptive quantitative research with ex post facto method. The population of this study was class IX MTsN 1 Mataram. In determining the sample, probability sampling technique with cluster random sampling type was used. The sample in this study were students of class IX-4 MTsN 1 Mataram, totaling 32 students. The instruments used in this study were self-confidence questionnaire, math anxiety questionnaire, and mathematical communication ability test. The data analysis technique used was descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. The results of data analysis showed that: (1) The average self-confidence of class IX students of MTsN 1 Mataram in the 2023/2024 school year is in the medium category, where the largest frequency is in the low category with a percentage of 37.50%. The average student math anxiety is in the low category with the largest frequency in the low category at 53.13%. And the average mathematical communication ability of students is in the high category with the largest frequency in the medium category at 40.63%. (2) There is a positive and significant influence between self-confidence on student’s mathematical communication skills by 24.9%. (3) There is a negative and significant influence between math anxiety on student’s mathematical communication skills by 25.6%. (4) There is a significant influence between self-confidence and math anxiety together on student’s mathematical communication skills by 36.4%.

Literasi media digital pada siswa SMPN 1 Sumber Kabupaten Cirebon

Students at SMP Negeri 1 Sumber possess digital media literacy skills. However, their knowledge and skills are limited to primary computer and internet fundamentals. This study aims to understand digital media literacy based on students' individual competencies at SMPN 1 Sumber in Cirebon District. The research employs a quantitative approach through a descriptive survey method. The results of this study indicate that the digital media literacy level of SMP Negeri 1 Sumber students is 85%. This percentage consists of three abilities: technical ability (81%), cognitive ability (88%), and communication ability (67%). Among these percentages, the lowest score is observed in the student's communication ability. This is because students lack the knowledge and skills related to content creation, whether informative or entertainment-based. However, the proportion for the other two indicators is high because students have knowledge and skills regarding media and its regulations. In conclusion, the digital media literacy of students at SMP Negeri 1 Sumber is high, suggesting they have a good grasp of digital media literacy.

Pengaruh Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah Kontekstual Matematika dengan Teknik Scaffolding terhadap Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa SMA ditinjau dari Self Efficacy

This research aims 1) to determine the differences in the mathematical communication abilities of students who are given contextual problem-based learning with scaffolding techniques and conventional learning, 2) to determine the differences in the mathematical communication abilities of students with high, medium and low self-efficacy. This research uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental type of research with a pretest posttest control group research design. Data analysis techniques are descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The results of data analysis show that 1) there are differences in the mathematical communication abilities of high school students who are taught with scaffolding and students without scaffolding. 2) there are differences in mathematical communication abilities between students who have high, medium and low self-efficacy.

The Effect Of Using Multimedia Macromedia Flash On Student Mathematics Communication At SMP Negeri 1 Labuhan Deli

This research is a quasi-experimental research. The research conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Labuhan Deli aims to find out. 1) To find out how the mathematical communication ability of students who learn to use Macromedia Flash. 2) To find out how the mathematical communication ability of students who learn without using Macromedia Flash. 3) To find out whether the mathematical communication of students who learn using Macromedia Flash media is better than the mathematical communication of students who learn without using Macromedia Flash media for class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Labuhan Deli T.A. 2021/2022. The population in this study were all students of class VII at SMP Negeri 1 Labuhan Deli. Using a homogeneous technique, samples were taken from 2 classes of population. One class was used as the experimental class, namely class VII-2 which was taught with Macromedia Flash and class VII-3 which was used as the control class, namely class which was taught without using Macromedia Flash. As a data collection tool using PreTest and PostTest. In this study 1) the mathematical communication ability of students learning to use Macromedia Flash with an average pretest of 67.77 and a posttest of 85.54. 2) the mathematical communication ability of students who learn without using Macromedia Flash with an average pretest of 67.13 and a posttest of 77.54. then testing the hypothesis for learning outcomes using paired t-test. after testing the data, it turns out that the results of testing the ability of learning outcomes in the experimental class at the pretest level α = 0.05 with Lcount < Ltable, namely 0.09452 <0.192 and posttest 0.1228 <0.192 , and the results of testing the ability of learning outcomes in the control class at the pretest level α = 0.05 with Lcount < Ltable, namely 0.1014 < 0.184 and posttest 0.1659 < 0.184, then H0 is accepted and Hi is rejected. Thus it can be concluded that the mathematical communication ability of students who use macromedia flash media are better than those without using macromedia flash media.

Penerapan Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Think-Talk-Write Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa Pada Materi Statistika di Kelas VIII SMP Parulian 1 Medan

Mathematics is a scientific field that investigates formless structures and forms of interaction within them. Mathematical interaction is a powerful tool used to express mathematical opinions verbally or in writing. The Think-Talk-Write (TTW) learning approach is designed to facilitate the construction, reflection, and organization of new mathematical views. This study aims to explore the efficacy of using TTW learning examples as a tactic to enhance the quality of students' mathematical communication, and to assess the impact of this approach. In order to achieve these goals, researchers used classroom action research in two stages of testing. The study involved 21 students in grade VIII at SMP Parulian 1 Medan. The initial ability test revealed that the students' mathematical communication ability scores were 34.2%. After conducting test activities in cycle I, the average mathematical communication ability of students rose to 36.8%. In the second cycle (II), the percentage result increased to 88%. The results of the research demonstrate that students in Class VIII at SMP Parulian 1 Medan experience a significant improvement in their mathematical communication skills through learning via the Think-Talk-Write model. We can conclude that this approach is an effective way to enhance students' mathematical communication skills.
 

Analysis of students' mathematical communication ability on student learning styles

Students' mathematical communication ability is their ability to communicate mathematical concepts orally and in writing. The inability of students to fulfill indicators of their ability to relate something that happens to mathematical ideas, in addition to the failure of students to explain concepts, situations, and mathematical relationships, is the root cause of students' low ability to communicate mathematically. This study aimed to determine the mathematical communication abilities of students whose learning styles ranged from high to low. This research is descriptive qualitative research. A qualitative approach was chosen because this study used written and oral data. Class VII students of MTs Ma'arif Roudlotut Tholibin Metro, consisting of six male students and ten female students with various learning styles, were the subjects of this study. This study used interviews, learning-style questionnaires, and tests to collect data. Sources of information were obtained from the results of surveys on learning styles, tests, and interviews acquired from students. After being seen and researched, the results show that different learning styles have different abilities in mathematical communication. Based on student learning styles, the test scores for auditory learning styles are 77, visual 65, kinesthetic 62.5, and read and write 70. Therefore, it can be concluded that compared to students who use other learning styles, students with visual learning styles have better mathematical communication abilities.

Mathematical Communication Based on Maslow's Theory: A Study of Learning Motivation in Elementary School Students

Mathematical communication skills are of utmost importance for students to effectively solve mathematical problems. However, the evidence suggests that elementary school students still exhibit very low levels of communication skills. Communication skills are influenced significantly by various factors, and one of these factors is learning motivation. This study aims to describe and analyze the mathematical communication abilities of students in the topic of linear equations of two variables, taking into account their learning motivation based on Maslow's theory. The research design employed in this study is descriptive qualitative. The data collection instruments consist of written tests on the topic of a two-variable linear equation system, non-test instruments in the form of questionnaires to assess students' learning motivation based on Maslow's theory, and semi-structured interview guidelines. The subjects of the study were fifth-grade students at SDN Kedungsari Purwerejo, and a sample of six students was selected using purposive sampling. The data analysis technique involved data reduction, data visualization, and drawing conclusions. The research findings indicate that students who fulfill all aspects of Maslow's theoretical hierarchy exhibit higher learning motivation. This is evident in the differences observed in their responses to the questions. Students who fulfill all aspects of Maslow's theoretical hierarchy put in more effort to provide detailed and clear answers, while students who only fulfill some aspects of Maslow's theoretical hierarchy tend to answer questions more straightforwardly without providing a more elaborate explanation.

Peningkatan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa Smp Melalui Model Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Geogebra

The aims of this study were to: 1) Know the improvement in the mathematical communication abilities of students who received the Geogebra-assisted Problem Based Learning model was better than students who received conventional learning models. 2) Knowing the Self-confidence of students who get the Geogebra-assisted Problem Based Learning model is better than students who get conventional learning models. 3) Knowing that there is a correlation between mathematical communication ability and self-confidence of students who obtain the Geogebra-assisted Problem Based Learning model. The method used is quasi-experimental. The subjects in this study were students of SMPN 16 Bandung. Data analysis technique with a two-sample comparison test (t-test) using the IBM SPSS 23.0 for Windows software program. Based on the results of data analysis, the following conclusions are obtained: 1) Improved mathematical communication ability of students who get the Geogebra-assisted Problem Based Learning model are better than students who get conventional learning models. 2) Self-confidence of students who use the Geogebra-assisted Problem Based Learning model is better than students who receive conventional learning models. 3) There is a correlation between mathematical communication ability and self-confidence of students who obtain the Geogebra-assisted Problem Based Learning model.

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Group Investigation untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa

This research was conducted because students' mathematical communication skills were still relatively low. This study aims to find out whether the increase in students' mathematical communication skills in the material Linear Absolute Value Inequality of One Variable who obtain mathematics learning with the Group Investigation learning model is better than students who receive conventional learning, as well as to determine students' attitudes towards learning mathematics with the Group Investigation learning model. The method used in this study was a quasi-experimental method using the Nonequivalent Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The population is all students of class X MIPA with a sample of class X MIPA 4 as the experimental class and X MIPA 3 as the control class. The experimental class was given treatment using the Group Investigation learning model, while the control class was given conventional learning treatment. The instruments used in this study were descriptive test instruments in the form of pretest-posttest, and non-test instruments in the form of questionnaires. Pretest-posttest data were processed using SPSS Statistics 17.0 Software for Windows. The average value of N-Gain on students' mathematical communication skills for the experimental class and control class is 0.57 and 0.23 with a significance of 0.00 ˂ 0.05, meaning that there are differences in the mathematical communication abilities of students who receive the Group Investigation learning model with students who get conventional learning. In addition, the results of obtaining a questionnaire with an overall average of 3.3 indicate a positive attitude towards the Group Investigation learning model. The results showed that there was an increase in the mathematical communication abilities of students who received the Group Investigation learning model better than students who received conventional learning. From the results of the questionnaire analysis of experimental class students showed a positive attitude towards the Group Investigation learning model

THE ROLE OF VOCATIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN IMPROVING THE VERBAL COMMUNICATION ABILITY OF STUDENTS WITH AUTIS SPECTRUM DISORDERS AT SLBN CILEUNYI

The increasing number of autistic people urged special schools in Indonesia to run appropriate programs that support the need of people with ASD. One of SMLB's main programs in building the skills of autistic students whose verbal communication skill is limited, is vocational learning program. This study aims to determine types and the role of vocational learning in improving the verbal communication ability of students with ASD. The method used in this research was qualitative method. Data were collected through the techniques of interview with teachers, direct observation of the implementation of vocational learning, as well as document study of the vocational learning procedures. The collected data was then analysed using descriptive analysis technique by Miles and Huberman to draw conclusions. Results showed that the vocational programs provided by the SLB are plant cultivation/animal husbandry, cookery, fashion, cosmetology, simple automotive, and simple Computer Information Technology. In each lesson students are involved in preparing materials/tools, performing activities, and tidying up the tools. During the implementation of vocational learning their verbal communication is trained in real context. Verbally students are introduced to vocabularies about tools and materials, and procedures to do activities using phrases and sentences. Their interaction and communication skills are trained through discussion and collaboration activities in completing activities. With such learning activities it can be concluded that the vocational learning has played a role in improving the verbal communication ability to interact and communicate of the ASD students.

The innovation path of virtual practice teaching in college Civics class based on the Ridge regression model

Abstract The application of virtual practice teaching to the teaching of college Civics and Political Science class helps to develop a new way of practical teaching in ideological and political theory classes. This paper constructs a virtual practice teaching platform through the Ridge regression model, first calculates the least squares estimation of the virtual practice teaching model and sets up the matrix, standardizes the matrix for the original data set, and gets the estimation cluster of Ridge regression. Then the random variables under virtual practice teaching are given by variance expansion factors, the functions of the practice teaching matrix are defined, and the teaching time modeling analysis is performed with Ridge regression to derive the operating parameters of the matrix. Finally, the innovation path of virtual practice teaching is derived based on the constructed platform parameters. The simulation results show that the head-up rate of students under the virtual practice teaching class for freshmen students reaches 97.54% and 95.14% for sophomores, which is 25.13% and 13.84% higher than that of traditional classrooms. Thus, it can be seen that the platform constructed in this paper is conducive to applying the virtual practice to the teaching mode of college Civics class, promoting the innovative path of college Civics class, and improving the communication and communication ability of students.

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN CONNECTING, ORGANIZING, REFLECTING, AND EXTENTING DENGAN MEDIA POSTER TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIS PESERTA DIDIK

This research was inspired by the lack of students’ mathematical communication ability. Mathematical communication ability is one of the basic abilities that need to be achieved in mathematics. In fact, learning activities in SMK N 9 Batam are not optimal in facilitating students to improve these aspects. The average score of the mathematical communication ability test that does not meet the value of mathematical communication ability criteria is evidence of this. This research uses the Connecting, Organizing, Reflecting, and Extending learning model that comes with poster media to improve mathematical communication ability. This study has the purpose to describe the development of students’ mathematical communication ability as long as the CORE learning model comes with poster media is applied and comparing the mathematical communication ability of students who learn using the CORE learning model comes with poster media with students who learn by direct learning model. This research is descriptive and quasi-experimental research using research design is the non-equivalent control group design. After analyzing the data, through quizzes the mathematical communication skills of the experimental class had increased, then through the final test the mathematical communication ability of students who studied using the CORE learning model that comes with poster media was better than students who studied with direct learning models in class XI SMK Negeri 9 Batam. Keywords– Mathematical Communication Ability, Connecting, Organizing, Reflecting, and Extending learning model, Poster

PENGGUNAAN MODEL DISCOVERY LEARNING TERHADAP PENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN KONEKSI DAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIK

This study aims to determine the better improvement of students' mathematical connection and communication abilities between those participating in learning with the Discovery Learning model and those participating in direct learning, as well as to find out the differences in increasing the mathematical connection and communication abilities of students in high, medium and low groups who take learning with Discovery Learning models. Data analysis used a two-mean difference test to determine better improvement between the experimental class and the control class and one-way ANOVA with the Scheffe test to determine better improvement between the high, medium and low groups. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the increase in the mathematical connection and communication skills of students who take part in learning with the Discovery Learning model is better than students who take part in direct learning. The improvement of students' mathematical connection and communication skills in the middle group was better than the high and low groups who took part in learning using the Discovery Learning model

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Two Stay Two Stray Terhadap Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa

The study's objective was to determine the effect of the mathematical communication abilities of students after applying the cooperative learning model type two stay two stray and direct learning on students' initial mathematical abilities. This quasi-experimental research uses a treatment-by-level research design. The study was conducted at SMA State 1 Wonosari Senior High School in the odd semester of the 2022-2023 academic year with a sample of 72 students in class XI. While the data were obtained from instruments in the form of essay and multiple-choice tests that each are intended to test students' mathematical communication abilities and initial mathematical abilities. Further, the data analysis used a Two-way Analysis of Variance to test the study hypothesis. The findings revealed that: 1) Students who are taught with the TSTS learning model have higher mathematical communication abilities than those who are taught with the direct learning model; 2) There is an interaction effect between learning models and initial mathematical abilities on students' mathematical communication abilities; 3) Students with high initial mathematical abilities who are taught with the TSTS learning model have higher mathematical communication abilities than those who are taught with the direct learning model; 4) Students with poor initial mathematical abilities who are taught with the TSTS learning model have lower mathematical communication abilities than those who are taught with the direct learning model.

The Comparison between PBL and Situational Simulation Teaching Method

In current China, although Problem-based Learning (PBL) and Situational Simulation Teaching Methods are shown to be useful for teaching, there are few classes combining them together. This article compared these two teaching methods first and then explored how to integrate them together. The main findings of this paper were: 1) the application of PBL and situational approach respectively; 2) comparing the similarities and differences between PBL and situational approach; 3) the combined application of the two teaching modes. The above points show that both teaching modes can improve students motivations to learn. Both of them increase students communication ability in group discussion and simulation, and also broaden students knowledge to master the knowledge. And the combined application of the two can maximize these benefits.