Mathematics Education Study Program Research Articles

Mathematical Creative Thinking Ability in Problem Solving Viewed From Adversity Quotient

This qualitative descriptive research aims to analyze the ability to think creatively mathematically in problem-solving in terms of the adversity quotient. The research was conducted on 10 students of the Mathematics Education Study Program, Faculty of Education, Pawyatan Daha University. Collecting data using questionnaires, tests, interviews, and documentation. Questionnaire to determine the Adversity Quotient scale. A test to measure the ability to think creatively mathematically. Data analysis in the form of induction and reduction theory. The results of the questionnaire showed 3 students (30%) quitters, 6 students (60%) campers, and 1 student (10%) climber. The test showed that 4 students (40%) had high ability, 4 (40%) moderate, and 2 (20%) low. The results of the analysis show that students with the quitter type fulfill the three problem-solving indicators. students of the flexibility criteria with the camper type fulfill all indicators but lack detail, and originality criteria students with the climber type are able to fulfill all problem-solving indicators in detail

ANALISIS HASIL BELAJAR PADA PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING DENGAN LITERASI DIGITAL RISET MAHASISWA

The purpose of this study was to describe the learning outcomes on the description of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning process activities with student research digital literacy. Several project based learning, no one has researched about learning outcomes with digital literacy based PjBL research. This research was conducted using qualitative methods with a descriptive approach. This study was conducted on 5th semester students in the Mathematics Education Study Program at PGRI Argopuro University Jember. Data can come from informants, locations, and events, as well as related documents or archives. The data collection method used was a test in the form of a project with a project assessment installation. The research instrument has been validated by 2 experts and declared valid after making minor revisions. The result of this study is that there are several slices of school curriculum development according to each school base. The study showed that project-based learning (PjBL) activities can help students in using digital literacy to research and search for data at school using digital literacy. The learning steps allow the learning to run well. Digital literacy helps sharpen project data collected in the field.

PENGEMBANGAN MODUL KAJIAN MATEMATIKA SEKOLAH BERBASIS PROBLEM BASED LEARNING

The aim of this research is to develop a School Mathematics Study module based on Problem Based Learning that is valid and effective. This Problem Based Learning-based module emphasizes problem solving in understanding mathematical concepts. The School Mathematics Study Module based on Problem Based Learning refers to the 4D development model, which is only limited to the Develop stage. The data collection instrument consists of a validation sheet and problem solving test questions. The trial was carried out on students of the Universitas Insan Budi Utomo Mathematics Education study program who were taking the School Mathematics Studies course. The results of data analysis show that the module fulfill the criteria for validity and effectiveness. Expert validation and module testing. From the assessment results from two experts, an average score of 3,2 was obtained, which is a very valid criterion.

View of Pre-Service Teacher Regarding Math and Science Literacy

As future teacher candidates, pre-service teachers must have good mathematical and scientific literacy. Therefore, this study aims to describe the prospective of teacher students’ mathematical literacy and scientific literacy. This type of research is a qualitative descriptive study with deep interview techniques. A total of 8 studentteacher candidates from the mathematics education, biology, and chemistry education study programs were selected to be interviewed. The results showed that students equipped with an understanding of mathematical literacy and scientific literacy in literacy-related programs and literacy lectures responded positively. Keywords: teacher regarding, math literacy, science literacy

Analysis of Student Errors in Solving Mathematical Induction Problems in Online Learning

The research aims to analyze student errors in solving math induction-proof problems during online learning in the Covid 19 era. This was a qualitative research with a case study approach. This research was conducted at the Mathematics Education Study Program of UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung in the academic year 2020/2021, and the subjects of this study being students of semester V Class 2018. The instrument in this study was a test, and data analysis were done using qualitiative anlysis. The results showed that the types of errors experienced by students in working on mathematical induction problems are conceptual errors and procedural errors. Keywords: online learning, solving mathematical induction problems, student errors

Students' Perspectives on Selecta Capita of Mathematics Online Course on Their Ability to Develop Mathematics Task

The main problem in implementing online lectures is how to adjust what students expect with the achievement of learning quality. This study examines students’ perspectives on effective lectures on the ability to develop mathematics task. Quantitative descriptive research has been carried out on students of the mathematics education study program Universitas Negeri Semarang who took the Selecta Capita of Mathematics course. The subjects in this study were 101 first-year students in the mathematics education study program at Semarang State University for the 2021/2022 academic year. The data were obtained through questionnaires and analyzed by the descriptive statistics. The data that had been obtained and then tabulated in a table, the average value is searched, and presented in the appropriate graph. The results of the study indicate that the availability of learning modules and videos as learning resources is the most important thing that must be prepared during lectures. Furthermore, several other things such as synchronous lectures, discussions using the WhatsApp Group, the use of the learning management system, group assignments, virtual face-to-face meetings, and project assignments need to be prepared during lectures. These results are needed to be applied on team-based project learning models to develop students’ abilities in developing math tasks.
 Keywords: students’ perspectives, selecta capita, mathematics online course, mathematics task

The Effectiveness of Web-based Inductive Learning Assisted on GeoGebra

This research used web-based inductive learning that facilitated plane geometry learning, where the learning was carried out online. It was hypothesized that students could learn the concept of plane geometry better when students were involved in the induction process with the help of GeoGebra software. They did explore with GeoGebra software to form several examples of the concept, testing the patterns that existed in the examples, and generalized the findings into new knowledge. With the help of the web and GeoGebra software, students could carry out their own learning and make their own discoveries. To test the effectiveness of web-based inductive learning, two classes were involved in the research, they were students of the Mathematics education study program Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Bengkulu who took plane geometry class in the even semester of the 2021/2022 academic year as many as 68 students. This research was a quasi-experimental research with a post-test-only control group design. The instrument used for measurement was a description test. Based on the data analysis, it was found that the learning outcomes using web-based inductive learning assisted on GeoGebra were better than those using the expository method.
 Keywords: web, inductive learning, geogebra

Students' Perspectives on Innovation of Mathematics Learning Online Course on Their Ability to Develop Innovative Textbooks

The responsibility for developing professional and high-quality teacher candidates lies with the Education Institution for Educational Personnel (LPTK). However, achieving this goal is certainly challenging to achieve during this pandemic. This research explores student perspectives on the effectiveness of lectures in developing the ability to create innovative textbooks. The research employed quantitative descriptive methods and involved students from the mathematics education study program Universitas Negeri Semarang who were enrolled in the Innovation of Mathematics Learning course. The data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results of the study indicate that preparing learning resources in modules is crucial during lectures. Additionally, activities such as synchronous lecture activities, use of Learning Management System (LMS), resources like videos, discussions with colleagues, virtual face-to-face, discussions using WhatsApp Group, presentation of each assignment, group assignments, and projects should be prepared during lectures. These results highlight the necessity of implementing a team-based project model to develop students’ abilities in developing innovative textbooks.
 Keywords: innovative textbooks, mathematics learning online course, students’ perspectives.

Computational thinking in mathematical problem solving: Pattern recognition

Computational thinking is increasingly acknowledged as important in education to support the development of problem-solving skills in mathematics. Pattern recognition plays a significant role in solving mathematical problems using computational thinking. This qualitative research explores how students recognize patterns when solving mathematical problems using computational thinking. The study adopts a case study approach, with 46 subjects then chooses two students from the Mathematics Education Study Program selected through purposive sampling. Data collection methods involve tests and interviews in August. The data is qualitatively analyzed, involving reduction, data presentation, and concluding the research findings. The results indicate that the subjects recognized a pattern related to determining the height of a triangle, which was one of the assigned questions. The pattern emerged as the subjects identified the problem, decomposed it, recognized known and unknown information, and identified the relationship between sub-problems and task information. The identified pattern is crucial in addressing the problem in the given task.

The Evaluation of using Learning Videos for High School Mathematics Curriculum Subjects with Flipped Classroom Models on Learning Achievement in the IVET University Semarang

This research deals with the development of learning video media for high school mathematics curricula using the ADDIE stage model. This model, as the name implies, consists of five main phases or stages, namely (A) analysis, (D) design, (D) development, (I) implementation, and (E) evaluation. The implementation and evaluation phase was carried out in this second year, with an expanded test carried out in the mathematics education study program at IVET University Semarang in a fun and enjoyable way, with a posttest and a user response questionnaire with the following results: Based on research at IVET University Semarang, the results of the posttest were processed using The t-test obtained a result of 0% < 5%, then H0 was rejected. This means that we accept H1, which means that the results of learning mathematics with learning video media for high school mathematics curricula are better than conventional learning models, looking at the average learning achievement in the mean column, the group statistics table, it is obtained that the average of the experimental class was 85.50 while the average of the control class was 70.42. These results show that the learning outcomes of the experimental class were better than those of the control class. R Square value is 0.825 = 82.5%. This value means that the effect of virtual lab media on learning achievement is 82.5%. In comparison, 17.5% of learning achievement was influenced by other variables outside of the independent variables in this study.
 Keywords: the evaluation, learning videos, high school mathematics curriculum; flipped classroom models

Implementasi PBL dan PjBL dengan Model Lesson Study di SMA/K Se-Kota Kasongan

A lesson study is a plan of models, strategies, approaches, methods, and techniques effectively implemented in the classroom. The objectives of community service activities are as follows: Assist mathematics teachers in creating learning tools through lesson plans, LKPD, learning videos, PBL, and PjBL-based assessments, as well as increase teachers' understanding in compiling and planning to learn so that it is more effective and has an impact on student's abilities. Service activities are carried out in 2 stages of lesson study, including Stage 1 Plan, held on Tuesday, August 2023, at SMAN 2 Kasongan. Stages 2 and 3 were implemented on Thursday, September 2023, by teacher readiness and implementation location at SMKN 1 Katingan Hilir. After implementation, all teachers provide reflections and share experiences to improve the learning that has been implemented. The PkM results have been uploaded on the YouTube channel of the UPR Mathematics Education Study Program.

The Statistical Literacy of Mathematics Education Students: An Investigation on Understanding the Margin of Error

Understanding the margin of error (MoE) as a part of statistical literacy which is useful for the public to select credible information from various surveys and polls. The study aims to reveal the levels of statistical literacy of mathematics education students, especially in understanding MoE, and compare them based on four variables: gender, enrollment in a statistics course, year in the program, and type of university. The online survey research involved undergraduate students of the mathematics education study program from 21 universities in Indonesia’s western, central, and eastern regions as the sample (n = 970). Descriptive statistics was used to describe the literacy levels and inferential statistics (t-test and F-test) to compare them based on the four variables. The results of the study reveal that: (1) student literacy in understanding the MoE concept is dominant at the non-literate level; and (2) there are significant differences in students’ literacy levels in terms of gender, enrollment in a statistics course, year in the program, and type of university. The study indicates that the literacy of mathematics education students is still low, so the statistics course is expected to focus more on developing statistical literacy.

Evalution of Using Virtual Laboratory Media to Learning Geometry in Mathematic Programe Open University

The current condition of the virtual laboratory is developing so rapidly, one indicator is the number of Mathematics students in open university who are looking for references related to practical geometry courses via online between lectures, this raises concern as a lecturer in adding value to lectures, which are adapted to the 21st century learning era today by creating virtual laboratories based on Virtual Reality, research methods using the ADDIE R & D model (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implementation and Evaluation), the science virtual lab product has not been developed much in Indonesia, another thing that makes the appeal of this virtual lab product is that it is able to display virtual reality which can increase motivation and learning outcomes. Student, based on the validation of media experts and material experts on the virtual geometry lab product, it scores 91 and 94 meaning that the virtual geometry lab product is very suitable for use, then more than 90% of lecturers and students at the Open University are very happy to use it. This research has shown that using virtual geometry labs in geometry learning at the Open University shows that all students show enthusiasm in using virtual geometry lab products as a supplement to geometry learning inside and outside the classroom. This was shown that after limited testing of virtual geometry lab products in the open university mathematics education study program, it showed that the majority had completed B+ or a score above 85 in geometry learning.

Analisis Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika UNIKA Weetebula dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Tes Potensi Akademik

The Academic Potential Test is a test that aims to measure a person's abilities in the general academic field. This test is also often associated with intelligence. Currently, apart from selecting prospective students at universities, The Academic Potential Test has also become a standard test in the selection of Civil Servant Candidates and in the recruitment of private employees and employees of State-Owned Enterprises. Based on the background above, it is necessary to measure the ability of students from the Mathematics Education Study Program at Catholic University Weetebula in solving test questions. This needs to be done as a first step in determining the abilities of prospective graduates. The method used in this research was by giving a written test in the form of test questions to 56 students and interviews with 9 students who took the test. The instruments used were 40 test questions and an interview guide. The data analysis techniques used are reduction, presentation and drawing conclusions. The test results show that students who get the low category are 84%, students who get the Average category are 7% and students who get the high category are 9%. The interview results showed that students were able to understand the test questions given, but students had difficulty determining how to solve them, so students were unable to determine the correct answer

Exploring decision-making prospective mathematics teacher in solving geometric proof problems

Facing the current digital era, correct and accurate decisions are needed to deal with the problems. This research aimed to explore the decision-making abilities of prospective mathematics teacher students in solving geometric proof problems. This research was a qualitative descriptive study with research subjects 3 out of 32 students of the 2nd semester Mathematics Education study program. The research instrument is the researcher himself, who is assisted with geometric proof problem tests and interview guidelines. Data analysis was including reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The validity of the research data was tested using methods triangulation. The research results show that subjects with a proof ability of K2 can build and clarify geometric concepts/principles and can assess the reasonableness of ideas even though the subject feels unsure about their choice. Subjects with a proof ability of K3 can build and clarify geometric concept/principle ideas but cannot assess the reasonableness of proof ideas. Subjects with a proof ability of K4 can build ideas of geometric concepts/principles, can clarify even though they are incomplete, and cannot assess the reasonableness of proof ideas. Students need to be equipped with decision-making skills in solving proof problems as preparation to become mathematics teachers in the future.

ASK AND CLARIFY ABOUT STUDENT SHARING OF THE CONCEPT OF REFLECTION

While studying mathematics in tertiary institutions, students must understand basic mathematics concepts. One of the main subjects in the mathematics education study program is transformation geometry. One of the materials in this course is the concept of reflection. In the reflection concept material, students remember mathematical formulas and know how to solve problems. Learning through sensitive questions and clarification is learning through a shared learning strategy that focuses on two characteristics. In this lesson, students ask questions and or answers. Students form small groups, and each group explains when there are questions. Discussions and interviews were carried out on behalf of each group. Students present the results of the survey and clarification in class. Ask students to clarify if there are questions that are ambiguous or wrong. In this study, the lecturer only acts as a facilitator.

Analisis Kesulitan Calon Guru Matematika dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Olimpiade Bidang Aljabar

Mathematics Education Undergraduate Study Program students as prospective teachers need to be prepared with good competencies so that they are ready to carry out the Olympic preparation program when they are already in the profession as teachers. Therefore, research will be carried out that aims to analyze the difficulties of prospective mathematics teacher students in solving Olympiad questions, which are the basis for designing Olympiad learning in higher education. This research was carried out with students from the VII-semester Mathematics Education Study Program at a university in Magelang using a qualitative approach. Data obtained through written assessments and interviews were then analyzed to identify difficulties in understanding concepts, difficulties in applying principles, and difficulties in solving verbal problems experienced by the subjects. The results of the data analysis show that these three types of difficulties were found in the steps for solving olympiad questions in algebra. Keywords: difficulty analysis, prospective mathematics teacher, mathematics olympiad

Technical Guidance for Student Creativity and Achievement Program

The purpose of the student creativity program in general is to prepare future-oriented student resources and forged with higher education transformation so that they become superior, competitive, adaptive, flexible, productive, competitive graduates with Pancasila character, and guide students to become individuals who know and obey the rules, creative and innovative, as well as objective and cooperative in building intellectual diversity. While the objectives of the Student Achievement Program are: 1) giving awards to students who have achieved high achievements; 2) motivating students to carry out curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities as a vehicle for synergizing student hard skills and soft skills; 3) encouraging universities to develop a campus life climate that can facilitate students to achieve proud achievements on an ongoing basis; 4) Student entrepreneurship; and 5) MBKM activities in higher education. The method of delivering the material in the zoom meeting and offline, accompanied directly by selected expert presenters who are able to provide motivation and strategies and often participate in the intended achievement event in the FKIP Hall, Classroom, and other rooms that are useful in implementing activities that are planned to be carried out continuously or sustainably between April and December 2023. The activities are in the form of continuous technical guidance periodically until students are proficient in uploading activity websites, making implementation proposals, and creating achievement and entrepreneurial ideas. The data collection technique is observation, interview, and documentation. With data collection tools in the form of observation sheets, interviews, and documentation sheets. The target audience is students and lecturers, especially the mathematics education study program at FKIP Tanjungpura University. With the results obtained are: 1) many students are ready to make a team of service implementers starting from the preparation of proposals to the hope that the product will be accepted by the ministry and other institutions that oversee it; 2) students play an active role in participating in competitions or student achievement activities and compete starting from the institutional, regional, national, and international levels. The product of the service activity is in the form of a Student Creativity Program (PKM) proposal and empirical evidence of students participating in outstanding student activities then articles made and then published in the National Journal of Community Service.

Inovasi Olahan Onde Wa’ai Varian Rasa Kekinian Dalam Meningkatkan Kreativitas Mahasiswa Dalam Berwirausaha

The entrepreneurial student creativity program (PKM-K) is a student creativity program for creating business activities; through the PKM-K program, students have a sample opportunity to realize creative ideas for products (goods and services), innovate to create new products and increase competence, insight, and experience in entrepreneurship. It is hoped that pk-k can be the forerunner to the emergence of business products in Indonesia as the nation’s independent work. It is hoped that creative product ideas from the nation’s young generation can be realized well so they can have a good influence on other young people. One student’s creative idea was OWADE (modern processed Onde Wa’ai), a contemporary snack based on local Pangan with chocolate, cheese, brown sugar, and fish floss flavors. To find out the effectiveness of innovation in current flavor variants in increasing students’ interest in onde snacks, a Wade product survey was conducted on students by taking a sample of 100 students and ten lecturers at the Flores University of Mathematics education study program. The result of this research was that 85% of students said they liked Owade products and would buy this product again. Looking at the survey results, the effectiveness of the current flavor variants in on-de snacks is quite large. In this way, the existence of Onde snacks will increase again and not be lost due to the flow of modernization.

Proof -Based Learning Design Using APOS Theory on Triangle Inequality Theorem Material

This research aims to produce a series of activities that can support evidence-based learning on the material of the Triangle Inequality Theorem. The research method used was design research type validation study and involved 22 4th semester students of the Mathematics Education study program at PGRI University Palembang. The research was conducted through 3 stages, namely preliminary design, design experiment and restropective analysis. Data collection was carried out using observation techniques, documentation and activity sheets. The research data were analyzed qualitatively, namely comparing the results of observations during the learning process with the HLT that had been designed. The results showed that the designed activities can support evidence-based learning for Triangle Inequality Theorem material.