Mathematical Understanding Ability Research Articles

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.

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.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Matca Terhadap Kemampuan Pemahaman Matematis Pada Materi Aljabar

This research aims to develop MATCA learning media for mathematical understanding abilities in algebra material that reaches levels of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. This research is included in development research with the ADDIE model. The instruments used in this research were expert validation sheets, questionnaires, and test questions. The subjects in this research were 24 students in class VII of SMP Negeri 19 Pontianak. Based on the results of the first research, the validation of MATCA learning media with an average score from the three experts was 81.78% in the very valid criteria with the very valid category. The second is practicality, judging from the questionnaire scores filled out by teachers and students, the percentage obtained was 85.41% with very practical criteria. Meanwhile, effectiveness can be seen from the results of the posttest results of students with a total of 18 students completing the test out of 24 students with a percentage of 75% and the average student score which is calculated using the average score formula and as a percentage of the overall student score so that A score of 77.96 was obtained based on the school's KKM score of 74, so the average student test results had complete criteria and were classified as effective. So that the MATCA learning media is suitable for use in mathematics learning in algebra material

PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MELALUI PENDEKATAN PMRI TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIS

The purpose of this study was to conduct a literatur review related to mathematics learning through the PMRI approach to mathematical understanding abilities. Data collection was carried out by reviewing everything related to learning mathematics using the PMRI method for the 2018-2023 period. The 12 articles used in this study obtained from Harzing Publish or Perish, Google Scholar, and Garuda Kemdikbud. The result of this study indicate that learning mathematics through the PMRI method has improved students understanding.

Effect of problem-based learning model assisted by Google Site on the students’ mathematical concept understanding ability

The study aims to determine the effect of the problem-based learning (PBL) model assisted by Google Site on the students’ mathematical concept understanding ability. This type of research uses quantitative research with an experimental method. The subject is two classes, 30 students in VIII G as the experimental class and 30 students in VIII I as the control class. The data collection technique uses a description test in the materials in flat-sided shape and interviews for observation. Technique data analysis using the t-test with SPSS version 26 and determining the magnitude of the effect using the effect size test. The result obtained that the average mathematical concept understanding ability of students who receive learning with the PBL model assisted by Google Site is better than students who receive learning with conventional learning. Thus, it can be shown that a significant effect of applying the PBL model assisted by Google Site on the mathematical concept understanding ability. The effect size on the students’ post-test is 1.85. This shows that the effect of the problem-based learning model assisted by Google Site on the students’ mathematical concept understanding ability is in the high category.

The Implementation of Scientific Approach to Improve Mathematical Understanding Ability on Junior High School Students

Mathematical understanding ability is a very important skill for students to achieve, because mastering mathematical involves more than just remembering formulas and knowing how to count, understanding concepts is also needed. But in reality, understanding skills are still low, students are still mostly fixated on existing formulas and examples given by the teacher. The purpose of this study was to see the improvement of mathematical understanding ability of VII students on Algebra material at Dharma Kartini Junior High School. This research uses classroom action research (CAR). The method used the spiral model of action research from Kemmis and McTaggart. The instrument used was a test instrument consisting of 10 questions of algebra material which was prepared based on the mathematical understanding ability of students whose learning used a scientific approach. This research was conducted in 2 cycles, each cycle consists of several stages starting from the planning, action, observation and reflection stages. The results of this study indicate that the aspects of students' mathematical understanding ability have increased as seen from the increasing percentage achievement on the question indicators after 2 learning cycles, namely in cycle I by 48% and cycle II by 78%. It is known that algebra material in class VII students of Dharma Kartini Junior High School can be influenced by the scientific approach with mathematical understanding ability. As more and more students showing understanding they can conclude and explain back what they have learned.

The Implementation of Scientific Approach to Increase Mathematics Understanding Ability on Algebraic Derivative Materials

Referring to the objectives of learning mathematics and NCTM, one of the abilities that must be developed is the ability to understand mathematics. The importance of having the ability to understand mathematics includes this ability listed in the learning of mathematics in the 2006 KTSP mathematics curriculum and the 2013 curriculum. This study aims to examine the increased understanding  of the material concept of derivatives of algebraic functions in class XI high school students. This type of research is classroom action research. This research was conducted on class XI high school students for the 2020/2021 academic year, consisting of 16 students. The instrument used is a test of students' mathematical understanding abilities, in the form of 6 questions that focus more on students' understanding abilities regarding the derivative of algebraic functions; observation sheet for teachers and students to see the condition of the implementation of the action. This study shows that students' mathematical understanding abilities have increased as seen from the questions tested on each test with an increase in mastery from initially 31.25% to 56.25%. The results of this study indicate that the application of a scientific approach can improve the comprehension skills of class XI students on material derived from algebraic functions.

Development of Discovery Learning Tools to Facilitate Junior High School Students’ Mathematical Understanding Ability

This research and development (R&D) aim to produce learning tools in the form of syllabus, lesson plans (RPP), and student worksheets (LKPD) based on discovery learning models on geometry flat-side materials to facilitate the mathematical understanding ability of 8th-grade students of junior high school that has met the valid and practical requirements. The development model used is 4-D, consisting of four stages: Define, Design, Development, and Disseminate. The research instruments used in this research are validity instruments in the form of validation sheets and practicality instruments in the form of student response questionnaires. The syllabus, RPP, and LKPD that has been developed are validated by three validators and then tested out. According to data analysis of validation results, learning tools have met the valid requirements with an average score syllabus of 3.93, RPP of 3.86, and LKPD of 3.80. The student response questionnaire showed that the practicality of LKPD has met the practical requirements with an average score of in small group trials 3.61 and large group trials 3.53. Thus, the learning tools developed have met the valid and practical requirements to be used by 8th-grade students of junior high school.

New Examination Approach for Real-World Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics

This paper presents a new and innovative examination method designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in mathematics education. Traditional assessment practices often focus on rote memorization and fail to engage students in the exploration of mathematical concepts and connect the content to real-world problems. In contrast, the proposed examination approach requires students to invent and solve their own mathematical tasks based on their personal interests and experiences. By actively engaging with mathematical concepts and relationships, students deepen their understanding while developing essential skills such as communication, self-assessment, and peer feedback. Anonymized peer correction is also introduced as a means of minimizing bias and promoting objectivity and a wider understanding. The study investigates student perceptions of the examination based on their experiences regarding its effects on creativity and problem-solving skills. The findings suggest that the new way of examining may not only enhance students’ mathematical understanding and problem-solving abilities but also foster a collaborative learning environment that encourages communication and peer support. The paper concludes that the adoption of this new method has the potential to transform traditional assessment practices and promote more engaged, creative, and collaborative learning experiences for students in a wide range of subjects.

The Implementation of Scientific Approach to Increase Mathematical Understanding Ability on Junior High School Students

This research is motivated by the ability of mathematical understanding of students in Indonesia is still relatively low, students find it difficult to understand abstract mathematical concepts and mathematical understanding is not fully optimized and can be said to be still lacking, this condition is caused by a tendency to memorize and a little introduction to what is useful from the mathematical material studied. The purpose of this study is to implement a scientific approach to students' mathematical comprehension abilities. This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) using a spiral model from Kemmis and McTaggart with the stages being plan, action, observation or observation, and reflection for each cycle. The subjects in this study were grade VII students of Nur Al Rahman IT Junior High School for the 2022/2023 academic year with a total of 20 students. The material used is algebraic. The instrument used is a test instrument consisting of 7 mathematical understanding questions. The results of this study stated that students' mathematical understanding increased as evidenced by the increase in the percentage of question achievement indicators after 2 learning cycles. The percentage of cycle I results is low at 49%, while the percentage for cycle II is 81%. Based on the results of the study, the author concludes that implementing a scientific approach is an effort that can be done in the learning process to see or improve students' mathematical understanding.

PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR MATEMATIKA PADA MATERI PROGRAM LINEAR DENGAN MODEL PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIS SISWA SMA

This research supported by the lack of student’s mathematical understanding ability, and the need for the development of linear programming material for students.The purposes of this research are: to  describe the  characteristics of linear programming material written with problem-based learning model, and assess  the quality of material considered from validity, practicality, and effectiveness.The research used quantitative  and qualitative approaches, with research and development method, in form of Dick and Carey’s design. Research was conducted at one of senior high school in Bandung. The instruments used are: validation’s sheets, the mathematical understanding test, observation sheets, and questionnaire. According to the data processing and analysis of the development of material, researcher have two conclusions. The first conclusion, characteristic of material developed was:  based on the curriculum 2013 standard with a KI-1 not specified in teaching materials and some KI-2 not all included in material, the presentation of material developed according to a problem-based learning model, and equipped with a problem, examples, exercise about, and evaluate compiled based on an indicator of mathematical understanding ability. The second conclusions, instruction materials developed was valid, practical, and effective.

Analysis of Ability to Understand Concepts Using the Contextual Teaching and Leaning Learning Model in Class XI SMA Negeri 1 Ulu Idanotae

This research is based on the results of observations and interviews with teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Ulu Idanotae where researchers obtained information that the ability to understand students' concepts was low, making it difficult for students to explain math problems, this is evidenced by the average student test scores. only around 59 with sufficient category. This study aims to find out how students' understanding abilities when using the Contextual Teaching and Learning model. This type of research is quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The research design used is the One-Shot Case Study. The research instrument used was a test of the ability to understand mathematical concepts. The number of population in this study is 215 people with a large sample of 36 people taken using nonprobability sampling with purposive sampling technique. Based on the results of the research, after learning in class using the Contextual Teaching and Learning learning model, it was obtained that the average ability to understand students' mathematical concepts was 75.38 which was in the good category. This is inversely proportional to the average ability to understand students' mathematical concepts when making initial observations, which were only around 59 in the sufficient category. It can be shown that the mathematical understanding ability of students at SMA Negeri 1 Ulu Idanotae increased when learning was implemented using the Contextual Teaching and Learning model.

Peningkatan Kemampuan Pemahaman Matematis Siswa Kelas V Pada Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Think Pair Share

The ability to understand is the main requirement in the process of learning mathematics. Understanding is the basis for achieving the expected abilities in mathematics. This study aims to obtain an overview of the increase in the ability to understand mathematically geometric material (cubes and blocks) in students who receive cooperative learning with the think-pair-share type and direct learning. The method in this study was a quasi-experimental design using non-equivalent groups for pretest and posttest. The subjects of this study were two classes, namely the fifth grade at an elementary school in Cidahu, Sukabumi Regency, West Java Province. From this study, it was concluded that, based on the average increase in students' mathematical understanding abilities in geometric material (cubes and blocks), those who studied with the think pair and share type cooperative model achieved higher results than those who received direct learning.