Mathematical Ability Research Articles

Knowledge and Attitude on Learning Disabilities among Selected Primary School Teachers in Madi, Chitwan

Backround: Learning disabilities (LD) represent a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities. Teachers play a pivotal role in identifying the child with LD and many aspects of treatment planning and implementation. This study aimed to find out the knowledge regarding learning disabilities among primary teachers of Madi Municipality, Chitwan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 105 primary teachers from 10 government schools in Madi Municipality, Chitwan. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. The data were analyzed in SPSS version 26, using descriptive statistics. Results: Among 105 respondents, 66.7 % were age group between 30-49 years. Regarding knowledge, 9.5%, 53.3%, and 37.2% of respondents had adequate, moderate, and inadequate level knowledge on learning disabilities respectively. Conclusion: Adequate knowledge on learning disabilities found to be low among respondents. The study highlights the necessity for targeted professional development programs for enhancing teachers' knowledge on learning disabilities, so that children can do well in school and have fulfilling lives in the future.

The Influence of Realistic Mathematics Education on the Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability and Learning Independence of Class V Students at Jarakan State Elementary Schools

<p>This research aims to describe the influence of the realistic mathematic education approach model on students' mathematical problem-solving abilities and define the impact of the realistic mathematic education approach on students' learning independence. The sample used in this research was the VA and VB classes of Jarakan State Elementary School, with 35 students in each class. This type of research is quasi-experimental research. The instruments used in this research were test questions on students' mathematical problem-solving abilities and learning independence questionnaires. The research test carried out by the researcher used a significance level of 5% so that if the significance value is less than 0.05, it can be concluded that the realistic mathematic education approach positively affects students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. The learning independence test can be seen by comparing the total score, mean value, and percentage of the level of student response contained in the descriptive statistical analysis. If the score, mean, and percentage of student response level percentage of the experimental class are higher than the control class, it can be concluded that the realistic mathematic education approach has a positive influence on student learning independence.</p>

Efektivitas Model Eliciting Activitis (Meas) Terhadap Kemampuan Representasi Matematis Siswa MTs

The purpose of this research is to describe and obtain data on the influence of Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs) on the representational ability of MTs students. This type of research is an experimental study with control and experimental groups by observing the results of pretests and posttests. The research instrument is a mathematical representation ability test. The population of this research consists of all students at MTs Madrasah Miftahul Ulum II Punggur Kecil, with the sample being two eighth-grade classes selected purposively from the seven existing classes. Data analysis was conducted using a two-population mean difference test. The results of the study show that the mathematical representation ability of students who received Model-Eliciting Activities is better than that of students who received conventional teaching. The improvement in the mathematical representation ability of students who received Model-Eliciting Activities in both the upper and lower groups is statistically better than that of students who received conventional teaching.

Investigating Students' Difficulties in Solving Social Arithmetic Problems

Purpose: The objective of this research was to investigate the challenges faced by junior high school students in solving social arithmetic problems. Methodology: This research method is a qualitative method with descriptive research type. This research was carried out at one of the Pekanbaru junior high schools with class VII subjects at Da`wah Pekanbaru Middle School, with a total of 30 students. Results: The data collection technique used in this research is a written test technique in the form of a description consisting of 5 questions. After students complete the questions, the answers will be analyzed and when the researcher finds unique answer results, the researcher will conduct an interview. Conclusions: Based on the research results, it was found that students' difficulties in solving social arithmetic problems were 1) difficulty in understanding the information from the questions, 2) difficulty in understanding the concept correctly. 3) lack of accuracy in the solution process and 4) time constraints which cause students to not be able to complete the questions properly and correctly. Recommendations: It is hoped that the results of this research will allow teachers to guide and overcome the difficulties faced by students so that students can develop their abilities in mathematics, especially social arithmetic material.

Analisis Hambatan Belajar Pada Pembuktian Induksi Matematika Dalam Kemampuan Pemahaman Matematis Mahasiswa

This article discusses the analysis of learning obstacles among students in mathematical induction proof. Mathematical induction proof is a crucial topic in developing students' logical and problem-solving skills, but many students face obstacles in comprehending it. Learning obstacles are analyzed based on the question indicators provided. Mathematical understanding in this research includes instrumental understanding and relational understanding. The study was conducted on 22 students from class 5A in the Mathematics Education Program at UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. The method used is descriptive qualitative based on the analysis of student responses. The research results consist of learning obstacles based on question indicators and indicators of mathematical understanding ability. Keyword: Learning Obstacles, Mathematical Induction, mathematical understanding ability.

The Algorithmicity of Mathematical Cognition

This article purports to establish the philosophical inappropriateness of using established theorems in mathematical logic, such as Gödel's (1931) first incompleteness theorem, in order to conclude that human minds have a non-algorithmic nature. First, I will argue that the ongoing debate in the philosophy of mathematics concerning absolute provability is fully independent of the question whether our brains are biologically instantiated computers or not. Second, through a combination of evolutionary considerations and the phenomenon of vagueness, I will demonstrate the fragility of the ill-defined notion of an idealized mathematical mind, which plays a key role in the anticomputationalist arguments. Third, I will make the case that all these arguments adopt a psychologically implausible conception of the nature of the high-level algorithms behind our mathematical abilities. Lastly, I look at the recent advances in artificial intelligence in order to illustrate the philosophical sleight of hand on which the anticomputationalist argument operates.

Ethnomathematics Digital Student Worksheet Using the Problem Based Learning Model to Improve Creative Mathematical Thinking for Elementary School Students

Low creative mathematical thinking ability is caused by the difficulty of learning mathematics on the division of decimal numbers. Therefore, this research aims to develop digital ethnomathematics worksheets using the PBL model to build students' creative mathematical thinking skills on division of decimal numbers in class V elementary school. This type of research is development research with the ADDIE development model. The subjects of this research were 7 material experts and 2 learning media experts. The test subjects in this research and development were 8 students. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The data collection instrument is a questionnaire sheet. The techniques used to analyze the data are qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The research results, namely the assessment results given by learning material experts, were 84.29% so they were declared very good. The assessment results by learning media experts were 90.00% so they were declared very good. The assessment results by students obtained an overall average score of 81.52%, so it was very good. It was concluded that digital ethnomathematics worksheets using the PBL model were suitable for learning. This research implies that using digital ethnomathematics worksheets using models can improve students' creative thinking.

Development of an Islamic context-based module to improve mathematical problem-solving ability

Development of an Islamic context-based module to improve mathematical problem-solving ability

Song Media Improves Mathematics Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Students on Two-Dimensional Figures

The current problem is that mathematics is complex because it relates to formulas and arithmetic. This impacts the low mathematics abilities of elementary school students in Indonesia, so they must be improved. Based on this, this research aims to analyze the influence of song media on the mathematics learning outcomes of third-grade elementary school students. This type of research is a quasi-experimental research with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The subjects of this research were a total of 36 students. The method used to collect data is a test. The instrument used to collect data is the test question sheet. The technique used to analyze data is inferential statistical analysis. The results of the research show that the use of song media influences learning outcomes in flat-figure mathematics. The test results show that there are differences in learning outcomes between students who use song media and students who do not use song media in learning mathematics. It was concluded that song media can improve mathematics learning outcomes in third-grade students, especially in mathematics learning.

SYSTEMATIC LITERATUR REVIEW: MODEL PROBLEM POSING TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MATEMATIS

Students' lack of mathematical ability can affect their low mathematics learning outcomes. By using Systematic Literature Review, a comprehensive and methodical analysis, it can be determined whether the Problem Posing learning model is an effective tool to optimize students' mathematical ability. 38 articles from 2020 to 2024 were collected and analyzed, consisting of 10 articles in elementary school, 16 articles in junior high school and 12 articles in high school. From the research results, it was found that the use of Problem Posing in mathematics learning is beneficial to mathematical abilities ranging from elementary to high school. The mathematical abilities that have been studied consist of creative thinking, mathematical reasoning, mathematical communication, critical thinking, mathematical understanding, problem solving, and logical thinking. Hopefully, this research can help educators and future researchers in choosing learning models in the classroom.Keywords: mathematical ability, Problem Posing model, Systematic Literature Review

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.

Improving Mathematical Understanding Ability Using Tournament Learning with the Help of Panta Media

Students' understanding of mathematical concepts is still relatively low, especially in data material. One of them is caused by the learning process which is still student-centered. So this research aims to find out how to increase student's ability to understand mathematical concepts using tournament-based learning with the help of panta media. This type of research is quasi-experimental with a nonequivalent control group research design. The population used was class V students in North Sumedang District with research samples from class V at SDN Sindang II as the experimental class and SDN Jatihurip as the control class. The instrument used is a test of the ability to understand mathematical concepts with description questions. The analysis technique in this research is the mean difference test (paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test) which has been tested for normality and homogeneity. To determine the increase in students' mathematical abilities, the N-Gain test was carried out. The two classes were given different treatments, namely the experimental class with tournament-based learning assisted by panta media and the control class with conventional learning. The increase in students' ability to understand mathematical concepts can be seen from the average N-Gain results in the experimental class of 0.6500 in the moderate improvement category and in the control class of 0.2591 which is classified as low improvement. The two classes have significant differences in their ability to understand mathematical concepts. It was concluded that tournament-based learning with the help of panta media can improve students' understanding of mathematical concepts.

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

Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Siswa SMP Negeri 3 Prabumulih

This research aims to determine the effect of the problem-based learning model on the mathematical problem-solving abilities of students at SMP Negeri 3 Prabumulih. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 3 Prabumulih for the 2023/2024 academic year. The research sample was obtained from two classes consisting of an experimental class (PBL) of 32 students and a control class (conventional) of 32 students. Data collection after treatment was done using tests of students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. From the results of the research and discussion, it can be concluded that there is an influence that the mathematical problem-solving skills of students taught using the problem-based learning model are higher than those of students taught.

PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOFTWARE GEOGEBRA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN REPRESENTASI MATEMATIS SISWA SMA

Mathematical representation ability is an important ability in understanding mathematical concepts as an effort to obtain clarity of meaning and understanding in solving problems. Technology-based learning media can simplify the learning process thereby helping students in representing mathematical problems. This research aims to determine the increase in students' mathematical representation abilities using Geogebra software. This research is quantitative research with a quasi-experimental type. The population is students of class XI MIPA at SMA Negeri 1 Lhoong Aceh Besar for the 2023/2024 academic year consisting of 2 classes totaling 60 people. There are 30 people in Class XI MIPA 1 as an experimental class with the Geogebra software learning media, and 30 people in XI MIPA 2 as a control class without the Geogebra program learning media. The data collection technique in this research is using Pretest and Posttest. Meanwhile, the data analysis techniques used in this research are descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis. The results of the research showed that there was an increase in students' mathematical representation abilities who were taught using Geogebra software media in class XI MIPA students at SMA Negeri 1 Lhoong. Most students answered the questions according to indicators of mathematical representation ability in the form of visual, symbolic and verbal representations.

Mathematical communication of preservice mathematics teachers in solving gender-biased higher-order thinking skills problems

Mathematical communication is a crucial 21st-century skill related to achievement and other skills. This study aims to analyze the differences in mathematical communication abilities and describe the difficulties male preservice teachers (MPT) and female preservice teachers (FPT) face in solving gender-biased Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) problems. This research employs a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. The respondents, selected through purposive sampling, consisted of 4 MPTs and 10 FPTs. Data on mathematical communication abilities were obtained through a gender-biased HOTS problem-solving test. The respondents' difficulties in solving the problems were gathered through interviews. The results indicate differences between MPT and FPT mathematical communication skills using symbols and mathematical notation in solving problems. Student's difficulties in solving gender-biased HOTS problems are unfamiliarity and disinterest in the context. This study implies that education should emphasize contextual understanding and utilize gender-neutral problems to enhance mathematical communication skills.

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.

ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF MATEMATIS SISWA DITINJAU DARI GAYA KOGNITIF PADA MATERI SISTEM PERSAMAAN LIENAR DUA VARIABEL

This study uses descriptive and qualitative research techniques. Data are collected and described in the form of words in descriptive research. This research was conducted at SMP Awaluddin. The data of this study were collected through certain methods, namely, tests, questionnaires, interviews used to analyze difficulties regarding mathematical creative thinking skills in the material of two-variable linear equations, then processed into clear and easy-to-understand information. The subjects in this study consisted of 6 students of grade VIII with 2 students who had high, medium, and low levels of ability in each with a field dependent cognitive style consisting of 1 student and a field independent cognitive style consisting of 1 student. Data collection techniques used in this study are measurement techniques, direct communication techniques and indirect communication techniques with data collection tools in the form of test questions, questionnaires, and interview guidelines. The data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results obtained by students who have high creative thinking abilities fulfill the three indicators of aspects of thinking ability, namely fluency, flexibility and novelty, (2) Students with moderate creative thinking abilities show that they only fulfill the fluency aspect, (3) Students with low mathematical creative thinking abilities do not fulfill the three aspects of creative thinking abilities, namely fluency, flexibility and novelty.Keyword: analysis, creative thinking skills, cognitive style, SPLDV

Enhancing problem-solving abilities through Geogebra-assisted discovery learning model for elementary school students

The students’ low problem-solving ability is due to a less meaningful learning process. This study aims to analyze the effect of applying the discovery learning model assisted by GeoGebra on the mathematical problem-solving abilities of fourth-grade elementary school students. This research employs the quasi-experimental design. The population of this study consisted of fourth-grade students at SDN Dabin III Pecangaan Jepara. The sample was taken using simple random sampling techniques. The data collecting technique used was a test. The data were analyzed using t-tests. The results of the data analysis showed that the average mathematics learning outcome of the experimental class was 81.03, which was higher than the control class (64.65). It can be concluded that using the discovery learning model with the assistance of GeoGebra significantly affects the problem-solving abilities of fourth-grade elementary school students. The implications of this research provide guidelines for curriculum innovation in facing future challenges.

The Influence of Mathematical Beliefs on The Mathematical Representation Ability of Students in Class VII

The Influence of Mathematical Beliefs on The Mathematical Representation Ability of Students in Class VII