Mathematical Ability Test Research Articles

PENGARUH MINAT BELAJAR TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIS PESERTA DIDIK SEKOLAH DASAR

This research was motivated by the low mathematical understanding abilities of elementary school students. The formulation of the problem in this research is: 1) Is there a positive correlation between learning interest scores and the acquisition of mathematical understanding abilities? 2) Does students' interest in learning have a positive effect on the acquisition of mathematical understanding abilities? The aim of this research is to determine the influence of interest in learning on students' mathematical understanding abilities. The research method used in this research is a quantitative method. The research instruments used were a learning interest questionnaire and a mathematical understanding ability test. Based on the results of data analysis and hypothesis testing using SPSS version 29.0 software, there is a significant positive correlation between learning interest scores and mathematical understanding ability scores, with a correlation coefficient value of 0.498, which means that it is 0.248 or 24.8% of students' mathematical understanding ability. determined by interest in learning. So it can be concluded that interest in learning has a positive effect on the mathematical understanding ability of elementary school students.

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY ABILITY OF STUDENTS FROM A COGNITIVE STYLE PERSPECTIVE ON RATIONAL NUMBERS

This study aims to describe mathematical literacy skills reviewed from cognitive styles of studdents. This study is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study consist of 4 students in grade VII A SMP Negeri 1 Ganeas in the odd semester for the 2023/2024. The instruments used in this study were a mathematical literacy ability test, the Group Embedded Figure Test (GEFT) test to find out the type of student cognitive style, and interview guidelines. The results of this study show that students with a field independent cognitive style have better mathematical literacy abilities than field dependent ones. Field independent students met almost all levels of mathematical literacy indicators, while field dependent students only met 3 levels of mathematical literacy abilities

MATHEMATICAL REPRESENTATION ABILITY OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SOLVING PROBABILITY MATERIAL PROBLEMS BASED ON HONEY MUMFORD LEARNING STYLE

This study aims to describe the mathematical representation ability of grade XII high school students in solving permutation subsubject probability material problems based on Honey Mumford's learning style. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive method. The data collection techniques used were Honey Mumford's learning style questionnaire, mathematical representation ability test, and interview. The source of data in this research is grade XII students of science 5 MAN 2 Pamekasan for the 2023/2024 school year. The subjects selected were 2 students who each had a theorist learning style and an activist learning style based on questionnaires and considerations with mathematics teachers. The data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that students with a theorist learning style can meet all indicators in the aspect of representation, both visual, symbolic, and verbal representation. Meanwhile, students with activist learning styles have not been able to meet the indicators in the aspect of visual representation but can meet all indicators in the aspect of symbolic representation and verbal representation.

The influence of the Knisley mathematics learning model on the mathematical connection ability and self-confidence of high school students

This research aims to conduct a study that focuses on the effect of applying the Knisley mathematics learning model on students' mathematical connection abilities and self-confidence.This research is research using a quasi-experimental method with a research design in the form of a pretest-posttest control group design. The sampling technique used was cluster random sampling. The population in this study were all class XI students at SMAN 1 Tirtayasa, with a sample of 2 classes to be used as experimental classes, namely class The instruments used in this research were mathematical connection ability tests, self-confidence questionnaires, observation sheets and interviews. Based on data analysis, it was concluded that (1) Learning using the Knisley mathematics learning model had a positive effect on students' mathematical connection abilities, (2)Learning using the Knisley mathematics learning model has a positive effect on students' self-confidence.

Analisis Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Siswa SMP Ditinjau dari Adversity Quotient pada Materi SPLDV

This research aims to describe the mathematical problem-solving abilities of junior secondary level students in terms of each student's adversary quotient level. This type of research is qualitative research with descriptive methods. The data collection techniques used in this research were tests, questionnaires, and interviews. The participants in this research were three junior high school students in Bogor Regency. The instruments used in this research were an adversity quotient questionnaire, mathematical problem-solving ability test questions, and interviews. The results of the research show that there are several relationships between the adversity quotient and students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. Climbers, campers, and quitters-type students have high, medium, and moderate mathematical problem-solving skills. However, the interview results show that quitters tend to give up easily when faced with complex problems. So that future researchers should study these findings further and increase the number of participants so that the research results are more valid.

The Development of HOTS Questions Based on Ethnomathematics to Measure Students' Mathematical Problem-Solving Abilities

The research aims to develop ethnomathematics-based Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions to measure students' problem-solving abilities. This research uses a research and development (R&D) method with an ADDIE model, which consists of five stages, i.e., analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The subjects in this research were 30 class VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 West Sorkam. Research instruments include expert validation questionnaires, student response questionnaires and tests of students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. The research data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive methods by determining the average achievement value of the products developed. The experts' assessment shows that the product developed has a score of 84.6 with the criteria "Very Valid". Based on the results of the questionnaire, students' responses to HOTS questions based on ethnomathematics were seen from the practical aspect with a score of 77.63 in the "Practical" criteria and the results of tests on students' mathematical problem-solving abilities obtained an average score of 75.22 so that the product developed met the "effective" criteria. So it can be concluded that the development of ethnomathematics-based HOTS questions on geometric material produces a good product and is suitable for measuring students' mathematical problem-solving abilities.

The Influence of a Realistic Mathematics Approach Based on Local Wisdom on Improving Elementary School Students' Mathematical Numeracy Ability

The aim of this research is to comprehensively describe the influence of a realistic mathematics approach based on local wisdom on elementary school students' mathematical numeration abilities. The research method used was quasi-experimental, with a posttest control group research design design. The population in this study were all state elementary school students in class V odd semester of the 2022/2023 academic year in Ternate City. The sample involved 124 students spread across two elementary schools based on experimental and control levels and classes. The instruments used include mathematical numeracy ability test items and student attitude scale guidelines. Data analysis was carried out quantitatively and the statistical tests used were the t-test, Mann-Whitney test , and two-way ANOVA test. Next, to find out the average increase in students' mathematical numeration abilities, namely by using the mastery level and normalized gain test (N-Gain). Based on the results of data analysis, it shows that learning factors have an influence on increasing students' mathematical numeration abilities, namely where the normalized gain test (N-Gain) was obtained at 0.58 with a class average value of (62.82%), but there was no interaction between the learning approach and the students' KAM (initial mathematical ability) category. When viewed from Meltzer's classification, the overall increase in students' mathematical numeracy abilities is included in the high category. The conclusion is that there is an increase in the achievement of each indicator of students' mathematical numeracy abilities through a realistic mathematics approach (RML) based on local wisdom (LW) which is better than conventional/usual learning.

Upaya Meningkatkan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Siswa melalui Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning

This Classroom Action Research aims to determine the improvement of students' mathematical problem-solving skills through the application of the Problem-Based Learning model. The subjects in this class action research are all students of class XI Merdeka Jaya SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Morawa even the semester of the 2023/2024 academic year consisting of 35 students (13 male students and 22 female students). This research data is in the form of quantitative data obtained from mathematical problem-solving ability tests with statistics material and qualitative data in the form of student activity data. The data analysis technique used in this research is simple statistical analysis. The results of data analysis showed that there was an increase in students' mathematical problem-solving ability through the application of the Problem-Based Learning model. The results showed an increase in students' mathematical problem-solving ability in each cycle where cycle I amounted to 57.14%, and cycle II amounted to 88.57%. Then the results showed that student activity in the learning process in each cycle where cycle I amounted to 70.83%, and cycle II amounted to 91.67%. So it can be concluded that this class action research, namely through the application of Problem-Based Learning, can improve students' mathematical problem-solving skills on matrix material in class XI Merdeka Jaya SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Morawa.

Analisis Kemampuan Representasi Matematis Siswa Ditinjau dari Kemampuan Awal Matematis Siswa pada Materi Himpunan

This study aims to describe students' mathematical representation abilities in terms of students' initial mathematical abilities in solving problems on set material. This type of research is a qualitative description. The subjects in this study were class VII D at SMPN 04 Singkawang. The instrument used in this research is a mathematical representation ability test. As well as interviews to support the test results in this study. Based on the results of the data analysis, it can be seen that 1) Students who have initial mathematical abilities in the upper group have moderate level of mathematical representation skills with moderate level of verbal representation skills, moderate level of symbol representation skills and moderate level of visual representation abilities. 2) Students who have early middle group mathematical ability have moderate level of mathematical representation ability with moderate level of verbal representation ability, medium level of symbol representation ability and medium level of visual representation ability. 3) Students who have early mathematical abilities in the lower group have moderate level of mathematical representation skills with moderate level of verbal representation skills, moderate level of symbol representation skills and moderate level of visual representation abilities.

Application of active, collaborative and inductive cooperative learning models in improving junior high school students' mathematical generalization ability

The mathematical generalization ability of students at one junior high school, especially in Makassar, is relatively low. One alternative to improve students' mathematical generalization abilities is to apply active, collaborative and inductive cooperative learning models. This research aims to determine the difference in the average score of mathematical generalization abilities of students taught through active, collaborative and inductive cooperative learning models, and students taught through cooperative learning models on flat-sided geometric material. This research used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design in class VIII at a junior high school in Makassar, Indonesia. The sample in this study was 35 students in the control group and 31 students in the experimental group. The instrument used is a mathematical generalization ability test. Data were analyzed using the n gain test. Based on the analysis, the average n-gain score for students' mathematical generalization abilities in flat-sided geometric material after being taught by applying active, collaborative and inductive cooperative learning models was 0,51 or experienced a moderate increase and the percentage of learning completeness was 93,55%. Therefore, it can be concluded that junior high school students' mathematical generalization abilities increased after being taught using active, collaborative and inductive cooperative learning models.

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Scramble Terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Matematis Siswa SMP

This research is motivated by the importance of the ability to understand mathematical concepts. This is because mathematical concepts are related to one another so that learning them must be continuous and continuous. But in reality there are still many students who cannot understand the learning concept as a whole. One of the efforts and solutions to overcome this is that there must be an update in the learning model, the Learning Model which is expected to improve students' understanding of mathematical concepts is the scramble type cooperative learning model. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an effect of scramble type cooperative learning model on students' understanding of mathematical concepts. This type of research is a experimental research. The population in this study were all seventh grade students at one of the junior high schools in Kerinci. The sample consisted of two classes selected by probability sampling. The instrument used was a test of mathematical concept understanding ability. Data analysis using Independent t-test. Based on data analysis, it was found that there was an effect of scramble type cooperative learning model on students' mathematical concept understanding ability with the average value of the experimental class of 88.03 and the control class of 78.10.

Analysis of Students' Mathematical Concept Understanding Ability on Circle Material Based on Learning Style

This research aims to analyze students' mathematical concept understanding ability in solving circle material problems by considering learning styles. The method used in this research is qualitative method with descriptive approach. This research was conducted on students of class XI Culinary 1 at SMKN 6 Semarang which amounted to 36 students. Data were collected through mathematical concept understanding test and student learning style questionnaire. The subjects in this study were three students who represented each student's learning style. The techniques used to collect data were observation, mathematical concept understanding ability test, interview and documentation. The results showed variations in learning styles and variations in students' mathematical concept understanding abilities in solving circle material problems. Learners with visual and auditory learning styles tend to have better understanding abilities in solving the problem, while learners with kinesthetic styles show different patterns. So it can be concluded that the learning style of learners can affect students' mathematical understanding ability in solving circle material problems, therefore the importance of recognizing the learning style of students in the mathematics learning process. Each learner with a different learning style has a different mathematical concept understanding ability, so an approach that is in accordance with the characteristics of learners is needed to improve students' mathematical concept understanding ability.

Penerapan Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah untuk Peningkatan Kemampuan Penalaran Matematis Siswa Kelas 8 SMP Al-Muhajirin Purwakarta

This research was aimed at analyzing the enhancement of students' mathematical reasoning abilities through problem-based learning. The experimental design was pre-post control group design. The research population was all junior high school student of SMP Al-Muhajirin Purwakarta. The research sample was taken randomly, was the class VIII C students as the experimental group who participated in instruction with problem-based learning and the other class VIII D as control group who participated in instruction with conventional learning. Data was collected through test and questionnaires. The statistical analysis used is the Gain test for the results of students' mathematical reasoning ability tests. The analysis of gain score showed that the enhancement of students’ abilities who participated in instruction with problem-based learning was better than those who participated in instruction with conventional learning. Problem-based learning in mathematics lessons shows a positive response which shows that students like the method used.

Improving the Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability of Junior High School Students through Two Stay Two Stray Learning Based on a scientific learning approach on Cube and Block Material

Education is the initial foundation for humans to be able to walk in this life. Since the beginning of human creation, education has become a part of life to be able to adapt to the environment, this pre-experimental research with a one group pretest-posstest research design, the population in this study is all grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 7 Ternate City. The sample of this study was class VIII-i students consisting of 20 students. The data collection of this study used a mathematical problem-solving ability test instrument in the form of an essay. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, namely the Benchmark Reference Guidelines (PAP) based on the category of students' mathematical problem-solving ability and normalized N-Gain calculations and inferential statistics using the t-Test for abnormal distribution data. The results showed that: the mathematical problem solving ability of grade VIII-i students of SMP Negeri 7 Ternate City. the application of the Two Stay Two Stray learning model Based on the Scientific Learning Approach can significantly improve students' mathematical problem solving skills on cube and block material.

Analysis of Students' Mathematical Connection Ability in Solving Task of Function

This study aims to analyze the student’s mathematical connection ability in topic of function, by using a descriptive qualitative analysis. Twenty-five students of grade 10 from one of the favorite schools in Sukabumi, West Java participated in the study. Data were collected by conducting instruments mathematical connection ability test and a short interview. The result showed that students’ mathematical connections were still in the low category with an average score of 43. Recommendations for future research are suggested, especially in improving students’ ability in mathematical connection by applying learning methods that will enhance their skills. Keywords: function, mathematical connection ability, solving task

Mathematical Connections Through Brain-Based Learning with Geogebra Assistance

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became a challenge for the world of education, all exposure to the implementation of learning was carried out online, however, adjusting the learning process required the readiness of students and teachers in the field of technological literacy. The purpose of writing this paper is: to analyse the ability of mathematical connections between students who carry out GeoGebra-assisted brain-based learning and conventional learning, viewed by gender. The research method used was a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. The sample consisted of an experimental class and a control class which were not selected randomly but were selected homogeneously. The implementation was carried out at one of the state middle schools in Bandung, Indonesia. Class VIII-C consists of 30 students as an experimental class carrying out GeoGebra-assisted brain-based learning and class VIII-F consists of 28 students as a conventional class. The instrument used is a mathematical connection ability test. Data analysis using two-way ANOVA. Research results: There is a difference in the achievement of increasing the ability of mathematical connections between students in the experimental class and the conventional class. There is no difference in the achievement of increasing the ability to relate mathematics based on gender (male, female). The brain-based learning approach with the help of GeoGebra facilitates the process of construction, interaction, reflection, and easy-to-understand material, so as to improve students’ mathematical connection abilities. Keywords: Mathematical Connections, Brain-Based Learning, Geogebra Assistance

Constructing The Bridge of Understanding: The Role of Habit of Mind, Resilience, and Mathematical Self-Confidence in Solving HOTS Problems


 
 
 This study aims to analyze the influence of Habit of Mind, Mathematical Resilience, and Self-Confidence on the ability of fifth-grade students at SDN Gugus Gajah Mungkur, Gajah Mungkur District, Semarang City, to solve HOTS mathematics problems. Employing a quantitative approach with a correlational design, the research sample consists of 110 students, selected through proportional random sampling from a population of 136 students across five elementary schools within the Gajah Mungkur cluster. The research instruments include a mathematical reasoning ability test and a questionnaire to measure the independent variables. Data collection techniques involve tests and questionnaires, while data analysis employs descriptive analysis using Microsoft Excel 2016 and inferential analysis using statistical software such as SPSS. This includes conducting correlation tests, and regression tests, after verifying analysis requirements like normality, linearity, homoscedasticity, and autocorrelation. The results reveal a positive and significant relationship between Habit of Mind, Mathematical Resilience, and Self-Confidence, and the students' ability to solve HOTS Mathematics problems. Thus, this study highlights the importance of developing these three psychological aspects to enhance high-level mathematical problem-solving skills. Consequently, Habit of Mind, Mathematical Resilience, and Self-Confidence significantly contribute to improving students' abilities in solving HOTS Mathematics problems.
 
 

Strategi solve it dan kemampuan pemecahan soal cerita pada siswa: Menguji moderasi working memory, inhibitory control dan shifting

The current research aims to determine the effect of (1) the solve its strategy on the ability to solve math story problems moderated by working memory; (2) the solve its strategy on the ability to solve math story problems moderated by inhibitory control; (3) the solve its strategy on the ability to solve math story problems moderated by shifting. This experimental research used an untreated control group design model with a dependent pretest and posttest. Participants in the research were students being 4th-grade elementary school students in the city of Yogyakarta. The ability to solve story problems was measured using the test of mathematical ability (TOMA), the backward digit span task to measure working memory capacity, and the matching familiar figure test to measure inhibitory control and shifting capacity using the Wisconsin card sorting test. Data analysis uses partial least squares (PLS). The research results showed that only the moderating effect of inhibitory control was proven to support the influence of the solve-it strategy on the ability to solve math story problems. Implications for further research are discussed.

Lateral Thinking Ability Through Challenge-based Learning with Sparkol Videoscribe

Online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic was very interesting to observe because learning can be done anytime and anywhere. However, Covid-19 has an impact on the learning process in schools and students’ thinking abilities. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the differences in the improvement of mathematical lateral thinking skills between students who received challenge-based learning through sparkol videoscribe and those learning through WhatsApp. The research method used was a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group design. The sample was randomly selected from four parallel high school classes in the city of Bandung, namely class X 1 who learned through videoscribe sparkol and class X 3 who studied via WhatsApp. The instrument used is a test of mathematical lateral thinking ability and a test of prior mathematical knowledge. Data analysis was done using two-way ANOVA. Findings: A difference was observed in the achievement of mathematical lateral thinking skills between students who carry out learning through sparkol videoscribe better than those learning through WhatsApp based on prior knowledge of mathematics in the smart, medium, and low categories. Challenge-based learning sparkol videoscribe makes it easier for students to understand the material, the construction process, interaction, and reflection, thereby increasing the ability to think mathematically, laterally.
 Keywords: lateral thinking ability, challenge-based learning, sparkot videoscibe

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-CONFIDENCE AND MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES OF FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SD NEGERI 3 BANDA ACEH

This research aims to investigate the relationship between self-confidence and mathematical problem-solving abilities of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri 3 Banda Aceh. The research utilizes a quantitative approach. The research subjects are 30 fifth-grade students. Data collection is conducted using questionnaires and mathematical problem-solving ability tests. Data analysis technique is carried out by calculating using correlation formulas. The correlation analysis used in this research is the Pearson product-moment correlation analysis. The research results indicate that the correlation value obtained is 0.087 with significance of 0.001. It can be said to be significant (0.001) < than (0.05). The t-value (0.461) < the t-table value (1.699). Based on this fact, H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The conclusion from the research results is that there is a relationship between self-confidence and mathematical problem-solving abilities of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri 3 Banda Aceh.