Mathematical Understanding Ability Research Articles

EFEKTIVITAS BLENDED LEARNING TIPE FLIPPED CLASSROOM TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIS SISWA SMP

This study aims to measure the effectiveness of the flipped classroom blended learning model on the mathematical understanding abilities of junior high school students. The research adopts a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design involving two classes at SMPN 3 Karawang Barat. Class VIII-B, serving as the experimental group, received instruction using the flipped classroom model, while class VIII-A, serving as the control group, was taught using conventional teaching methods. Data were collected through pretests and posttests that measured the students' mathematical understanding abilities. The results indicated a significant improvement in the mathematical understanding abilities of the students in the flipped classroom model compared to those in the conventional teaching methods. This conclusion was derived from data analysis using the t-test, which showed a significant difference between the students who were taught using the flipped classroom model and those who were taught using conventional methods in terms of their improvement in mathematical understanding abilities. Further analysis using N-gain and effect size tests was conducted, This study concludes that the flipped classroom blended learning model can be an effective alternative to enhance the mathematical understanding abilities of junior high school students.

Development of Game-Based Mathematics Learning Media to Improve Mathematical Understanding Abilities

This research aims to develop mathematics learning media in the form of games. Apart from that, this research aims to determine the feasibility and find out whether the learning media being developed is appropriate and can improve students' understanding abilities in mathematics subjects. This type of research is development research with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The research subjects were class VII students at YP Sunan Dalem Gumeno Middle School. The research instruments used in this research were (1) Interview Guide (2) Validation Sheet (3) Student Response Questionnaire (4) Mathematical Understanding Ability Test Questions. The mathematics learning media in the form of games developed is expected to improve students' mathematical understanding abilities. The validation results from media experts and material experts respectively obtained an average of 4.4 and 4.2 with valid criteria. The validation results of the mathematical understanding ability test obtained an average score of 4.2 with valid criteria. The results of the student response questionnaire obtained an average practicality of 4.2 with practical criteria. The results of the mathematical understanding ability test were carried out using a t-test using the SPSS program and the results showed that the significant value was 0.000 < 0.05, meaning that students' mathematical understanding ability after using game learning media was better before using the game learning media, so it can be concluded that the learning media Games can improve students' mathematical understanding abilities and can be said to be effective. The results of this research show that learning media is said to be valid, practical, and effective. In other words, game-based mathematics learning media can improve students' mathematical understanding abilities.

RME Educational Game Based on Android Mobile to Increase Students’ Mathematical Understanding Ability

This research aims to: 1) create an RME educational game based on Android about integers called Story Math Game as an edutainment medium for 1st grade elementary school students that contains stories about basic concepts of counting (addition and subtraction), practice questions, and learning evaluations (with various varying levels of difficulty) with the characteristic of using real problems; 2) assess whether the game is suitable for learning mathematics; and 3) describe the increase in students' mathematical understanding abilities who have used RME educational games in learning. This research is research and development (R&D) with a 4D development model. There are four stages: define, design, develop, and disseminate. Data analysis techniques include expert assessment (feasibility test and media quality test) and development testing (one-group pretestposttest design experiment). The feasibility of the RME educational game was evaluated by media and materials experts. The research results showed that 1) educational games reached a feasibility level of 75.00% with good criteria from media experts and 82.32% with good criteria from material experts, 2) the media was tested publicly by 100 parents of students, and the test results The public obtained application quality results of 83.20% with good criteria, and 3) development testing resulted in an increase in the mathematical understanding abilities of 1 st grade elementary school students. Based on the results of the data obtained, it appears that the RME educational game is suitable for use as a mathematics learning medium and can increase the students’ mathematical understanding abilities in 1 st grade elementary school.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Komik Matematika (KOMKA) untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Numerasi Siswa Sekolah Dasar

This study aims to determine the validity and effectiveness of the mathematical comic learning medium (KOMKA) to improve the numeration ability of elementary school students especially on area & volume measurement materials. This type of research is Research and Development. The development model used is the ADDIE model developed by Dick and Carey, which has five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluate. The population in this development research is all students of SDN 2 Padarek in the 2023/2024 academic year. The sampling technique used in this development research is simple random sampling. The data analysis technique used in this study is a descriptive analysis technique to describe whether the digital comics developed by the study are valid and effective for use in class learning. Research results show that the KOMKA learning medium is valid for use in learning activities, derived from the validity results of media experts and material experts. The KOMKA learning medium is effective in improving students' numeration skills. This can be seen from the average test results of students' mathematical understanding ability after the application of the KOMKA learning medium was higher than before.

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.

Identifying the Mathematical Concept Understanding Ability of Junior High School Students in Learning Linear Function Material

Understanding mathematical and mathematical concepts is one of my fundamental abilities. Therefore, it is necessary to teach mathematics by emphasizing concept understanding so that students are trained to solve problems with the concepts they understand appropriately. This study aims to analyze the knowledge of mathematical concepts of students at junior high school level grade VIII on linear function material. This research is qualitative research with a descriptive method. The research subjects were VIII grade students, as many as 33 students. Data collection through two description questions was then analyzed according to the ability of high, medium, and low student categories. Furthermore, direct interviews were conducted to obtain more in-depth information about students' understanding of mathematical concepts. The results showed that 39.39% of students had high-category mathematical concept understanding ability (ST), 6.06% of students in the medium category (SS), and 54.55% of students in the low category (SR). ST fulfills all indicators with the correct answer, and SS fulfills all indicators, but the answers produced could be more precise. SR cannot apply concepts, so it only fulfills some indicators, which results in errors in solving problems.

Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemahaman Matematis Siswa Melalui Model Problem Based Learning di SMA Negeri 2 Medan

Mathematics is a vital discipline, yet it is often considered complicated by students. This results in their low mathematical understanding, which is very important in learning mathematics to solve problems more easily and relate the concepts understood. “This study used a class action research method (PTK) on students of class XI IPA-3 SMA Negeri 2 Medan in the 2023/2024 academic year, totaling 36 people. In this study, data were collected through observation sheets, learning outcome tests, and documentation to evaluate the mathematical understanding ability of students in class XI-IPA 3 at SMA Negeri 2 Medan. The results showed a significant improvement after the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model, as seen from the results of the initial ability test, cycle I test, and cycle II test”.

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.

Literature Review: Students' Mathematical Understanding in Solving Problems on Ratio and Scale

This research aims to conduct a literature review on students' mathematical understanding ability in solving problems on ratio and scale material at the junior high school level and to understand the importance of mathematical understanding for students in the learning process so that students are able to solve mathematical problems and are able to see the importance of students' mathematical understanding in everyday life. The method used in the research is a literature review of various indexed sources with the source of the study in the form of students' mathematical understanding in mathematics learning. It is necessary to teach ratios to students with a high level of mathematical understanding in addition to forcing them to memorize formulas. Moreover, as a means of promoting good comprehension during the learning process, students receive additional, varied practice questions. In order to further encourage students to improve their mathematical grasp of ratio content, teachers should also play a role in encouraging a type of early appreciation in the development of students' mathematical understanding and by giving them several opportunities to review and fix errors.

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.

The Implementation of Kahoot to Improve Students' Understanding Ability on Integral Materials

The ability to understand mathematics is a basic ability that must be improved because there are still many students who have low understanding abilities. Kahoot learning media can improve students' mathematical understanding abilities according to the material and student characteristics. The purpose of this study is to determine the success of applying Kahoot media in improving the ability to understand mathematics in integer material for junior high school students. The method used in this research is quantitative. The data collection technique comes from the results of a description test of 4 questions regarding students' mathematical understanding abilities in integer material. Quantitative data analysis techniques were processed using descriptive and inferential statistics using Microsoft Excel and SPSS applications. This research was conducted on students at one of the MTs in West Bandung class VII as many as 22 students. The results showed that there was an increase in students' mathematical understanding abilities as indicated by the learning outcomes and student responses after the learning process took place. Students can develop their mathematical understanding skills with the help of this Kahoot media. This increase can be proven by the increase in students' pre-test and post-test results as evidenced by the calculation of the n-gain value. The results of the n-gain calculation show that the increase in students is 0.83 in the high category. This means that the application of kahoot media is successful in increasing students' mathematical understanding of integer material.

Improving Junior High School Student’s Mathematical Understanding Ability using Discovery Learning Model on Relation and Function Material

The ability of students' mathematical understanding is one of the aspects needed by students in learning mathematics. With the ability to understand mathematics will make it easier for students to solve problems because students will be able to relate and solve these problems with the concepts they have understood. This study aims to see the improvement of the mathematical understanding ability of junior high school students using a discovery learning model on Relation and Function material. The type of this research is Classroom Action Research with the research sample being all grade VIII students in one of the junior high schools in West Bandung. This study consists of 2 cycles where each cycle consists of planning, action and implementation, observation and reflection stages, with before and after the study given 2 test instrument in the form of a description. In each cycle there is an activity observation sheet. Meanwhile, to analyze the data, it is seen from the test results provided, then all data and data results are processed using SPSS software. The results of this study showed that there was an increase in the completeness of learning scenarios for teachers by 92.31% and for students by 81.25%. In addition, the results of filling out the tests given each cycle showed good results with the number of students who scored above the minimum completeness criteria in cycle I by 73.08% and cycle II by 81.88%, meaning an increase of 8.8%. Based on this, it is expected that educators can apply the Discovery Learning Model with good planning and implementation so that student learning outcomes on relation and function material can increase.

Enhancing 8th grade students' mathematical understanding

The low mathematical comprehension among 8th-grade students at MTs Al-Hidayah Purwokerto was the driving force behind this research. Factors contributing to this low ability include the use of conventional learning media, which is less attractive to students, leading them to easily become bored and encountering greater difficulty in understanding lessons. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of using educational game-based learning media to enhance students' mathematical understanding skills in 8th grade. An experimental approach was employed in this study, with a population consisting of 56 students from the 8th grade at MTs Al-Hidayah Purwokerto. Saturated sampling was conducted, encompassing all 8th-grade students as the research sample. Consequently, Class 8A, comprising 28 students, was designated as the experimental group, while Class 8B, with 28 students, served as the control group. The conclusive outcomes of the research indicate that the use of educational game-based media effectively improves students' mathematical understanding abilities. The N-Gain value for the experimental group is 0.83, which falls within the high category, whereas the N-Gain value for the control group is 0.37, categorized as medium. Thus, it can be inferred that educational game-based media is effective as a learning medium for 8th-grade mathematics material at MTs Al-Hidayah Purwokerto.

Pythagorean Calc Aplication: Is It Effective in Mathematical Understanding Ability?

Understanding mathematics requires deep thinking to learn it meaningfully. However, empirically, many students face complex difficulties in understanding mathematical concepts. This study aimed to determine the quality of improvement before and after using the Pythagorean Calculator application and to find out the effectiveness of using the Calc application on the student's ability to understand mathematics. This research uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method. This study was conducted at one of the private MTs in Ciamis district, West Java, by taking samples using purposive sampling, namely Class VIII B in the 2023/2024 academic year with a total of 21 students. Data was collected through a high-level mathematical understanding ability test based on the Polya indicator. The results of the research show that the quality of improvement in mathematical understanding abilities after learning assisted by the Pythagorean Calc application on the Pythagorean theorem material with the level of difference is in the medium category. Using the Pythagorean Calc application is effective in improving mathematical understanding abilities and is classified as a strong effect category.

The Effect of Quran Memorization on Mathematical Understanding Ability with Pearson Correlation and Linear Regression

The benefit of memorizing the Quran trigger Islamic education mobilizers to integrate Quran memorization activities as one of the compulsory or extracurricular subjects in formal educational institutions.. This study aims to understand the relationship and influence of the Quran memorization index on students' mathematical abilities. The methods used to answer this problem are the Pearson correlation test and the simple linear regression test. Both statistical methods were rigorously reviewed in this study. The results of this study show that there is a significant relationship between the variable of the Quran memorization index and the mathematical understanding abilities of students at Pondok Pesantren Al-Hasanah Darunnajah 9 with a correlation coefficient of 0.428 which is included in the medium category. In addition, the results showed that there was a positive and significant influence between the Quran memorization index on students' mathematical abilities, where students' mathematical abilities were 18.3% influenced by the Quran memorization index, while the rest were influenced by other factors.

Examining Brain Based Learning Models Assisted Open-Ended Approach To Mathematics Understanding Concept

The implementation of this research is due to indications of learning problems related to students' difficulties in understanding mathematics in division material in third grade elementary school which results in students being weak in understanding mathematical concepts. This needs to be improved through the implementation of a brain-based learning model with an open-ended approach so that it affects students' understanding of mathematical concepts. Quasi-experiment with pretest posttest control group design was used as the basis for this research method. The study population consisted of 96 grade 3 students from 5 schools in cluster 5, Klaten. Simple randomization was used as a sampling technique with a sample of 48 students. The research instrument used was a test of 10 questions with essay type. Based on the results of the hypothesis test obtained at 0.018, the brain-based learning model assisted by an open-ended approach has an effect on students' understanding of mathematical concepts with an average increase of 34.96 seen from the pretest and posttest. This research contributes to influencing students' mathematical concept understanding ability in a more positive direction through collaboration between the brain-based learning model with an open-ended approach.

KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN MODEL RME

This research aimed to produce a study of students' mathematical concept understanding abilities in classes with Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) model learning and classes that did not receive RME model learning. This research was a quantitative method of quasi experiment model designed in the form of non-equivalent control group design involving two research classes determined using purposive sampling technique. The instrument used was a test of students' mathematical concept understanding ability in the form of description questions. The data analysis technique in this study used an independent sample t-test and N-gain score. The results of the analysis showed that students' mathematical concept understanding ability in the class that received RME model learning was better than that of those who did not receive RME model learning. The increase in students' mathematical concept understanding ability in the class with RME model learning was in a low category with an average gain score of 0.025. The low increase is due to the limited learning time at school during the adaptation period of new habits, so that learning with the RME model does not run effectively.

PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIS PESERTA DIDIK SD MELALUI MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING BERBANTUAN MEDIA ARTICULATE STORYLINE

This research aims to determine the increase in mathematical understanding abilities in class II elementary school students through a problem based learning model assisted by articulate storyline media. The research method used is quasi-experimental research with a pre-test and post-test one group design research design. The research was aimed at class II students at SDN 066 Halimun, Bandung City. The population in this study was all class II students at SDN 066 Halimun. The research sample taken was class II-C as many as 20 people. The data collection techniques used in this research are mathematical ability description tests, observation and documentation. Researchers carried out data analysis by testing hypotheses using SPSS Statistics 26.0 for windows software. Based on the research results, an overview of the learning process using Articulate Storyline media with the problem based learning model is going well. From the results of the hypothesis test, it was concluded that there was a significant difference between the ability to understand mathematical concepts before and after using the problem based learning model assisted by articulate storyline media. There is an increase in students' mathematical understanding ability from the results of the normalized gain test, namely 0.45 with a moderate improvement category.

Analysis of Students' Mathematical Understanding in Gradient Material Linear Function Graphics Class IX UPTD SMP Negeri 3 Pematang Siantar

This research aims to find out how to analyze students' mathematical understanding of gradient materials for linear function graphs for Class IX 7 UPTD SMP Negeri 3 Pematang Siantar. The research method used in this research is a qualitative method with descriptive data analysis. The subjects in this research are all students in class IX 7 of SMP Negeri 3 Pematang Siantar in the 2023/2024 academic year. The number of subjects in this research was 30 students. The instrument used in this research is a mathematical understanding test in the form of a description using 3 indicators, namely restating concepts that have been studied, presenting concepts in various forms of mathematical representation, applying concepts or problem-solving algorithms. These 3 indicators are used in 6 questions. Based on the data analysis carried out, the overall mathematical understanding ability of students is at a medium level, namely with a percentage of 47.8%. The indicators used are 1) restating mathematical concepts, 2) presenting mathematical representations, 3) applying concepts or problem-solving algorithms. Based on the previous explanation, it can be concluded that the mathematical understanding of students in class IX 7 UPTD SMP Negeri 3 Pematang Siantar as a whole is at a medium level.

Improving Students' Mathematical Understanding Ability Through Canva Assisted Problem-Based Learning Model on Straight Line Equations

This study aims to determine whether there is an increase in students' mathematical understanding if learning is carried out using the scientific method compared to problem-based learning methods on straight line equations material. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 5 Cimahi. This study uses a quantitative and descriptive qualitative approach. Learning outcomes data is used as a parameter to measure the increase in mathematical understanding ability. The results showed an increase in students' mathematical understanding abilities when learning using problem-based learning methods increased by 18% compared to scientific methods.