Mathematics Learning Research Articles

Motivation and Behavioral Engagement: The Mediating Role of Mathematics Self-Efficacy in Primary Education

The primary objective of this study is to explore the interrelation between motivation, self-efficacy, and behavioral engagement in primary school mathematics learning. This study also examines the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between motivation and behavioral engagement. The research involved 660 fifth and sixth grade students in four schools in Surabaya, Indonesia. The data collected was analyzed using structural equation modeling. The study revealed that motivation is key to enhancing students’ self-efficacy and behavioral engagement during mathematics learning. Additionally, self-efficacy was found to be linked with students’ behavioral engagement. Furthermore, self-efficacy was identified as a mediator in the relationship between motivation toward mathematics and behavioral engagement during mathematics learning. The study provides valuable insights into these variables in the Indonesian context, particularly in elementary schools for mathematics learning. The research also discusses the implications of the study for teaching practices.

CalcEs-supported activities in reciprocal teaching on senior high school students’ mathematics learning

CalcEs is an educational software application that enhances students' comfort and efficiency in problem-solving. The integration of reciprocal teaching with educational software like CalcEs not only improves mathematical understanding but also aligns with the broader goals of developing 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy. This quasi-experimental research investigated the impact of CalcEs-supported activities on students' performance in General Mathematics. The control group, consisting of 24 Grade 11 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students, used conventional teaching methods, while the experimental group, comprising 30 Grade 11 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) students, engaged in reciprocal teaching with CalcEs supported activities. Significant differences were observed in the pre-test and post-test scores within both groups, as well as between the post-test scores of the two groups, indicating that CalcEs-supported activities in reciprocal teaching positively influenced student performance.

Mathematics Learning Model for Children with Dyscalculia through Special Intervention

This research aimed to formulate a model of mathematical learning difficulties for children with dyscalculia to help children with dyscalculia overcome mathematics problems at school. This research is important to carry out considering that dyscalculia is a serious problem experienced by many students throughout the world. The SDTA model was built by analogizing the STIR model to non-communicable diseases. In this study, of 1247 students who conducted a series of tests (screening tests), there were 121 students, or 9.7% were initially identified as having dyscalculia. Furthermore, observations were carried out and confirmation was carried out with parents and teachers so that 119 students tested positive for dyscalculia. The research results showed that after intervention through treatment by the teacher, dyscalculia students experienced a very drastic decrease, especially in the material on recognizing and ordering numbers. Likewise, the results of model simulations on multiplication operation material illustrated the decline in students with dyscalculia. Specifically for division operations, the treatment process took relatively longer. Therefore, the simulation results in the SDTA model reflected students who are identified as having dyscalculia, along with planned intervention/ treatment, students could pass through the mathematics learning phase successfully.

LITERATURE REVIEW: GAMIFICATION-BASED WORDWALL APPLICATION AS AN EVALUATION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS LEARNING

The purpose of this study was to conduct a literature review on the use of wordwall game-based applications as a learning evaluation tool in Elementary Schools. This research method uses Literature Review which is carried out by identifying, reviewing, evaluating and interpreting a number of existing studies. Researchers collected journal articles in the Google Scholar database through the Publish or Perish (PoP) application using the keyword "WORDWALL; MATHEMATICS LEARNING; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL" as many as 17 articles. The results of the study indicate that gamification-based wordwall applications can increase the motivation and interest in learning of elementary school students; in addition, wordwall applications are effective in improving elementary school students' mathematics learning outcomes. Therefore, wordwall applications can be used as a medium in developing formative evaluations for gamification-based mathematics learning in elementary schools.

Study on Mathematics Learning Strategies Among Pre-University Students

Mathematics is a fundamental subject for everyday problem-solving until advanced scientific research. However, for many students, Mathematics can be a challenging subject. To effectively learn and master mathematical concepts, it is essential to apply effective learning strategies. Therefore, this research aims to analyze students’ learning strategies in Mathematics. The study employed a quantitative research design with a structured questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument. The questionnaire is divided into two main parts: Part A (Demographic Profile) and Part B (Learning Strategies). Part B has three components: cognitive, metacognitive self-regulation, and resource management. A 5-point Likert scale: never, rarely, sometimes, very often, and always was used to investigate students’ frequency in using specific learning strategies. About 198 respondents from the Science and Engineering Programme in the Centre of Foundation Studies, UiTM responded to the survey. The study used descriptive analysis to analyze the data gathered. The results show that the students utilized cognitive strategy in learning Mathematics, whereby students rehearse, organize, elaborate, and apply critical thinking. The respondents were aware of metacognitive strategies and could manage available resources in learning Mathematics. The study benefits students, educators, and the Ministry of Higher Education to improve the quality of learning and education in Mathematics, especially at the higher education level.

Multivariate analysis on students' cognitive assessment, attitude, and skill evaluation in problem-based learning

To improve the quality of education, the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia designed the "Merdeka" curriculum. With this curriculum, there are three learning outcomes, namely cognitive (knowledge), affective (character or attitude), and psychomotor (skills) domains. The learning that can be applied to the "MERDEKA" curriculum is the problem-based learning model. The significance of a variable in the learning process is very important to research to evaluate the learning process, especially in problem-based learning. Thus, the research objective of this study is to provide evidence of the significance of students’ cognitive assessment, attitude, and skill evaluation in mathematics learning. This study is a quantitative research using two-way multivariable analysis of variance (MANOVA), to determine the significance of cognitive assessment (assessment of learning outcomes), character or attitude, and skills evaluation in three classes of VIII students using problem-based learning (PBL). A two-way MANOVA analysis was carried out with students' class and gender factors, using measurement variables: cognitive assessment, attitude, and skill evaluation. From the results of the analysis, it was found that problem-based learning can be applied to Mathematics classes because, with this learning, both male and female students, the student's cognitive assessment is equally good in the significance level 5%. The differences in attitude and skill evaluation occurred because of the uniqueness of male and female students.

Developing Digital Pocketbook Interactive Based on HTML-5 to Improve Mathematics Learning Outcomes

Interactive learning media have an essential role in realizing interesting and interactive mathematics learning, so they have the potential to optimize student learning outcomes. This research aims to develop and evaluate an Interactive Mathematics pocketbook in HTML5 format that can be used to improve student learning outcomes. This research and development uses a 4D model. This research found that elementary school students need and like mathematics pocketbooks that look attractive and have interactive features as a learning tool. The product validation test results obtained a final score from material and language experts of 86.47%, which means that the product reached the very feasible category regarding content quality, graphics, and language. Media experts gave a final score of 88.3%, which means that the product is very worthy in terms of content structure, appearance, ease of use, and ease of learning. The results of field trials also show that the media developed can improve student learning outcomes in the medium category with an n-gain score of 0.56. These findings indicate that the development of an Interactive Mathematics Handbook in HTML5 format with a 4D model can produce a valid and effective product used to support the learning process of elementary school students.

PENGARUH MODEL CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA CARD THINK DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN NUMERASI SISWA DI KELAS III SD

The research aims to determine the effect of the contextual teaching and learning model with the help of card think media on students' understanding of numeracy in class III in learning mathematics at SD Negeri Dewi Sartika CBM Sukabumi City. The method used is an experiment, namely a quasi-experimental design with a pretest posttest nonequivalent control group. The research population was class III students at Dewi Sartika CBM Public Elementary School, Sukabumi City, divided into research samples, namely class 3A as the experimental class and class 3B as the control class with the number of each class being 21 students. The data collection technique is in the form of a test, for the data analysis technique used is a two-sample independent T-test. The results obtained for the average posttest score from using the CTL model using card think media was 68.10 and for those who did not use card think media it was 59.90. So the results of hypothesis testing obtained are (0.034<0.05) with a significance level of 0.05 so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that the contextual teaching and learning model assisted by card think media has an influence on students' understanding of numeracy in class III mathematics learning in elementary schools.

Development of Interactive Learning Video Media to Improve Mathematical Representation Ability on Data Presentation Material

One of the main challenges in learning mathematics is overcoming students' difficulties in understanding abstract mathematical material and the lack of engaging and interactive teaching methods. The aim of this research is to develop interactive learning videos that are valid, effective, and practical. This Research and Development (R&D) study uses the ADDIE model. The research subjects were 15 students of class VII A MTsS Ash-Shalihin.. The results of the study show that the interactive learning video is highly valid with a score of 3.7 from expert evaluations. Teacher responses received a score of 3.67, which is categorized as very practical, while student responses received a score of 3.34, indicating that the video is very effective. The t-test and N-Gain test showed a value of 0.67, indicating an improvement in students' mathematical representation abilities in the moderate category. Thus, the learning video has proven to be effective.

Computational Thinking Processes in Solving the Corona Epidemic Model: Pre-service Maths Teachers

In the 21st century, pre-service mathematics teachers are expected to have problem-solving skills that are effective, efficient, and solutive and are in line with the mindset of computer experts. In learning mathematics, the concept of computational thinking (CT) is also needed and at this time, many still have difficulty solving mathematical problems in general, especially in solving problems in epidemic mathematical models. The subjects of this study were twenty-seven pre-service mathematics teacher students who took mathematical modeling courses. The researcher used the purposive sampling technique to select two research samples. The research method used was a descriptive qualitative research method in exploring the thinking process of pre-service mathematics teacher students in solving the problem of modeling the epidemic spread of disease. The results showed that the thinking process of the first subject began with identifying the problem and existing information by writing down the data in the form of a graph so as to get a certain pattern, which was then used as the basis for the process of transforming the problem into mathematical language. By adding assumptions related to the existence of environmental limitations in the next epidemic model, the concept of differential equations, in which there are integral properties and natural logarithms, can be used to find the solution to the epidemic model. The second subject was unable to solve the integral at hand. The researcher discovered that pre-service mathematics teacher students who correctly solved the problem in the mathematical model used CT components, namely decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, algorithm and mathematical literacy.

The Effectiveness of Attributional Feedback in Improving Perseverance and Learning Achievement of Low-Achievers and Under-Achievers Students in Mathematics of Junior High School Students

This experiment tested the hypothesis that students who received oral and written attributional feedback showed higher perseverance and achievement in learning Mathematics than the control group. The subjects of this study were students in grades I and II of Semester II SLTP whose achievement in Mathematics was below the class average. They were categorized as low achievers (SBK) if the scores obtained from the WISC-R Intelligence Test were at or above the average obtained by their peers in this group of research subjects, while the rest were categorized as low achievers (SBR). Students were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups: (1) oral attributional feedback group; (2) written attributional feedback group; (3) reinforcement feedback group; and (4) no treatment group. The results of ANOVA with LSD test showed that those who received attributional feedback, oral or written, scored significantly higher on the variables of perseverance and achievement in Mathematics compared to the control group students. The comparison group, students who received reinforcement feedback, did not show significant differences in both scores with either the attributional or untreated group. Further factorial design analysis revealed that attributional feedback, both oral and written, was more effective for low achiever students than underachiever students.

A qualitative study on anxiety level, life satisfaction and students’ mathematics performance in positive education

Positive education, often referred to as the science of happiness, focuses on enhancing the quality of life by fostering happiness, peace, and adherence to human values. This research is a crucial part of initiatives aimed at advancing positive education in schools situated in insecure and challenging communities. The students' experiences related to their anxiety levels, life satisfaction, and mathematics performance were categorized and analyzed. Additionally, the experiences of the teachers who used the researcher-developed positive education module were also examined. Before the intervention, themes such as fear, anxiety, irritation, palpitations, loneliness, feelings of being unloved or unlucky, and low academic performance were identified and coded. These experiences were confirmed through interviews with teachers. After the intervention, new themes emerged, including increased calmness, satisfaction, contentment, motivation, security, and happiness. Students appeared more relaxed, enthusiastic about attending school, and visibly more cheerful. The students also demonstrated a heightened interest in learning mathematics.

Using distance learning strategy in students’ acquisition of conceptual and procedural knowledge in mathematics

The study investigates the effect of using Distance learning (DL) on students’ acquisition of conceptual and procedural knowledge in mathematics. The study used the quasi-experimental approach, where the study was applied by two groups of ninth grade students (experimental, 25 students, and control, 26 students), the experimental group was taught by using Distance learning, and the control group was taught in the usual way, after verifying the validity coefficients. And reliability for testing conceptual and procedural knowledge. The results demonstrated statistically significant differences favoring the experimental group, suggesting that Distance learning has a beneficial impact on mathematics instruction. The study included recommendations on the necessity of promoting Distance learning usage among students and teachers additionally the function of educational technology in the process of teaching and learning mathematics.

PENGARUH METODE PEMBELAJARAN GQGA TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA MATERI PEMBAGIAN UNTUK SISWA KELAS II SDN NGADI

This study aims to determine the effect of the Giving Question and Getting Answer (GQGA) learning method on the Mathematics learning outcomes of class II students at SD Negeri Ngadi. The study was conducted through the experimental method of pretest-posttest Control Group design. The subjects of this study were 30 students, with class IIA as the experimental class totaling 15 students and class IIB as the control class also totaling 15 students. The data collection tool used was a learning outcome test on division material. The data analysis technique used statistical analysis pair sample T-test. The results of the study showed a significant value of 0.00 <0.05. So H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, it can be concluded that there is an effect of learning outcomes in the experimental group on the ability to achieve Mathematics learning outcomes on division material among class II students who use the GQGA learning method.

PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN ALAT PERAGA SMART STICK TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA MATERI BANGUN RUANG PADA SISWA KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR

Smart Stick teaching aids are teaching aids made of wooden sticks used to make spatial geometry frames. This study aims to determine the effect of using smart stick teaching aids on spatial geometry material on Mathematics learning outcomes of grade V at elementary school. This research method uses True Experimental with Post-test Only Control Design. The sampling of this study used a random sampling technique consisting of two classes, namely class VB and VC, totaling 45 students. Based on the results of the average value obtained by class VB of 84.35 and class VC of 70. Hypothesis testing of this research data uses an independent sample t-test, obtained with a value of tcount> ttable, obtained 3.62> 1.68 and sig. (2 tailed) = 0.001 <0.05. It can be interpreted that there is an effect of using smart stick teaching aids on spatial geometry material on Mathematics learning outcomes at grade V in SD Negeri 21 Palembang.

PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DIRECT INSTRUCTION TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SATUAN WAKTU SISWA KELAS II SD

This study aims to describe the improvement of learning outcomes of grade II elementary school students in Mathematics through the direct instruction model on the material of time units. The study adopted Classroom Action Research (CAR) with four (4) stages, namely planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The subjects of the study were 44 grade II students of Elementary School 1 Lembursawah, consisting of 24 female students and 20 male students. Data collection tools used repeat tests and observations. The data analysis technique used was the recapitulation of students' pretest and posttest scores from cycles I and II. The results of the study showed that the implementation of the direct instruction model can improve Mathematics learning outcomes of grade II students. It can be seen from the students' completeness in cycle I of 68% increasing to 84% in cycle II. It means that student learning outcomes increase gradually from cycle I to cycle II by 16%. Therefore, direct instruction model can improve students' understanding of the content of time units in the Mathematics subject of grade II elementary school.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Matematika Berbasis Aplikasi Android Menggunakan Power Point dan iSpring pada Materi Himpunan untuk Siswa Kelas VII SMP Swasta Swadaya Tarus

The number of smartphone users is increasing across various demographics, including students. With the presence of smartphones among students, it should be able to assist learners in enhancing their interest and understanding of mathematics effectively, anytime and anywhere. Therefore, this research aims to develop a mathematics learning media based on an Android application using PowerPoint and iSpring for set theory material for Grade VII students at Swadaya Tarus Private Junior High School that is valid, practical, and effective. The method employed in this research is research and development using the ADDIE development model: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Data for this research were obtained through interviews, questionnaires, and tests. The results of this research show that the set theory class application meets the criteria for valid, practical, and effective learning media for set theory material. The average total validity score from three validators is 4.34, indicating that the Android-based mathematics learning media falls into the valid category. The average practicality score from the large class teacher is 4.38, and the responses from the small-scale trial students were 4.6, while the responses from the large-scale trial students were 4.67, placing the Android-based mathematics learning media in the practical category. Additionally, the pass rate for small-scale trial students was 80%, and the pass rate for the large-scale trial students was 70%, indicating that the developed Android-based mathematics learning media falls into the effective category.

The Efforts to Improve Mathematics Learning Outcomes in Sequences and Series Materials Using a Problem Based Learning Model with a Differentiated Strategy

The failure to integrate differentiated learning in the classroom is the driving force behind this research. Mapping students’ learning needs is the first step in implementing individualized instruction in the classroom. Learning readiness, student interests, and learning profiles are three views on differentiated learning that can be used to map out students’ requirements. The purpose of this study is to enhance student learning experiences and results. Two devices are used for data collection: learning achievement exams and student activity observation sheets. Both descriptive statistical analysis and descriptive analysis were used to analyse the data. The average class score was 74 in the first cycle and improved to 84.4 in the second. Every student was able to meet the 75-point Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM) set by the school. It is possible to enhance student learning activities and outcomes by combining differentiated learning with the Problem Based Learning model, according to the study’s findings. In addition to offering a learning environment that puts students’ needs first, problem-based learning activities also benefit formative and summative learning through the third step of differentiation.

The Effectiveness of Website-Assisted Learning Multimedia to Improve Mathematics Learning Achievement of Elementary School Students

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of web-assisted learning multimedia in improving Maths learning achievement among primary school students. This study used a quasi-experimental approach, using a pre-test and post-test design to measure students' learning achievement. Data collection was conducted using test instruments designed to assess learning outcomes in a structured and objective manner. The effectiveness of the web-based multimedia intervention was measured through the Normalised Gain (N-Gain) test, which evaluates the level of improvement in students' mathematics learning achievement. Differences in the dependent variable between the experimental and control groups were further analysed using Paired Samples t-test and Independent t-test. The results of the N-Gain test indicated that the experimental group showed significantly greater improvement in Mathematics learning achievement compared to the control group, with the experimental group achieving a medium category N-Gain score of 0.68, while the control group's score was categorised as low at 0.17. In addition, the Paired Samples t-test and Independent t-test showed significance levels below 0.05, further validating the substantial impact of the web-based multimedia on student achievement. These findings underscore the potential of web-based multimedia as an effective instructional tool to improve students' learning achievement, especially in the area of Mathematics. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge in educational technology and offers practical insights to enhance the learning process among young learners

The Development of Geo-Math Application by Integrating Geo-Gebra Applets to Improve Students’ Spatial Ability

Geometry can be challenging for students due to its abstract nature; The difficulty is often associated with low spatial abilities; to overcome these challenges, educators can employ dynamic and visual learning approaches to help students learn and understand geometric concepts more effectively. This study aimed to develop a Geo Math application by integrating the GeoGebra applets on geometry that fulfill valid, practical, and effective aspects that are expected to improve spatial abilities. This research utilized development research using the ADDIE model, which consists of 5 stages: analysis, design, development, and trial implementation. It went through several trial stages consisting of validation experts, one-to-one trials, and small group trials, and the evaluation stage was carried out through a pre-post-test quasi-experimental study. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the Geo Math application was very feasible to support the implementation of learning mathematics, especially in learning geometric transformations, which could assist students in constructing concepts from various transformations effectively. The interactive and dynamic nature of GeoGebra applets within the application allowed students to visualize and manipulate geometric objects and could make abstract mathematical concepts more concrete and accessible, which could improve students’ spatial abilities.