Mathematical Learning Difficulties Research Articles

Implementation of Gamification in Mathematics m-Learning Application to Creating Student Engagement

Mathematics is one of the main subjects in school. In some schools, the learning methods used are still using conventional methods, namely lectures and exercises. The main difficulty in learning mathematics is how to make the material presented more interesting so that it does not make students bored and easy to understand the material. The use of an attitude of interest in games that knows no age and the various advantages of games gives rise to a combination of learning mechanisms called gamification. Gamification is the process of applying game mechanics to non-game activities to increase user interactivity. Gamification in the m-learning mathematics application was developed using the Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction (ARCS) learning model and the octalysis framework gamification method. Gamification in this mathematics m-learning application applies a game strategy using a system of levels, missions, challenges, points, progress bars, leader boards, and badges. The results of this study indicate that this application can be used as an alternative medium for learning mathematics and student engagement with the result that gamification applied to the m-learning mathematics application can increase student interest by 35%, increase student motivation by 33%, and improve understanding 42% of students towards learning mathematics.

O diskalkuliji u nastavi matematike

Specific learning difficulties are increasingly the focus of consideration in modern mathematics education. The paper presents a theoretical analysis of the most significant difficulties in learning mathematics, where special emphasis is placed on dyscalculia. The aim is to shed light on the basic features and specifics of dyscalculia in mathematics teaching. The structure of this paper consists of three parts. First, the basic determinants of dyscalculia are presented. Secondly, it was determined how and in what way to recognize this difficulty in teaching mathematics in students. Third, some recommendations are presented through which reliable strategies can be created to help students with dyscalculia. Considering the analysis of relevant professional and scientific literature, it was concluded that learning difficulties should not be neglected by both teachers and parents, but should be approached in an adequate way in order to mitigate and overcome them. A variety of didactic materials and mathematical games play a significant role in working with students diagnosed with dyscalculia.

Analisis Kesulitan Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika

This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing students' learning difficulties in mathematics. Located at the Neglasari State Elementary School, Bogor City, it was held in the even semester of the 2020/2021 Academic Year. In this research, the writer uses qualitative research with descriptive method. The data collection procedure was carried out by triangulation, namely a combination of the results of observations (observations), interviews and documentation. Data were analyzed by reducing irrelevant data, presenting data systematically, and drawing conclusions from research findings. The results showed that the learning difficulties experienced by students in mathematics subjects were difficulties in understanding concepts, difficulties in understanding mathematical language, difficulties in calculations and difficulties in solving problems. It can be concluded that students still have difficulty learning in mathematics. The solution is that students must get the right treatment, with the efforts of teachers who are also supported by their parents, as well as the enthusiasm and motivation of students to improve their numeracy skills.

THE ANALYSIS ON STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS LEARNING DIFFICULTIES VIEWED FROM THEIR SELF-EFFICACY IN GRADE VIII ON SMP MUHAMMADIYAH NGEMPLAK SLEMAN REGENCY IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2018/2019

The difficulty of learning mathematics is still experienced by students in grade VIII SMP Muhammadiyah Ngemplak. This research aims to explain the difficulties of learning mathematics that is reviewed from the efficacy of self-esteem in grade VIII students of SMP Muhammadiyah Ngemplak. This research uses qualitative research methods. The subject of this study was 9 students of grade VIII A SMP Muhammadiyah Ngemplak year 2018/2019. Object research is the difficulty of learning mathematics reviewed from self-efficacy. The data collection techniques consist of polls, tests, documentation. The research instrument is a self-efficacy poll sheet, a math test sheet, an interview guideline, an interview recorder, and a field record. Validity of data using source triangulation. Data analysis using data reduction, data presentation, and withdrawal of conclusions. The results showed students who have difficulty studying mathematics factually 87.88%, students who have difficulty learning mathematics conceptually 41.41%, and students who have difficulty learning mathematics procedurally 25.25%. The factors that cause mathematics learning difficulties consist of 3 parts, among others: difficulty learning mathematics reviewed from self-efficacy with the magnitude aspect is the student is hard to memorize mathematical formulas. The difficulty of learning mathematics is reviewed from the self-efficacy with the strength aspect is the students are less confident and cheating the answers of friends. The difficulty of learning mathematics is reviewed from the efficacy of the generality with the aspect of the students always see an example of the problem when working on mathematical tasks.

Analisis Faktor Penyebab Kesulitan Belajar Siswa dalam Pembelajaran Matematika Kelas XI IPS 4 SMA Negeri 2 Sungai Limau

This research is motivated by the low learning outcomes of students' mathematics. Low learning outcomes are characteristics of students experiencing obstacles or obstacles during the learning process. This study aims to describe and analyze the factors that cause students' learning difficulties in mathematics. The sample of this study amounted to 32 students of class XI IPS 4 SMA Negeri 2 Sungai Limau. The type of research used is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The instrument used is a learning difficulty questionnaire, interview sheets and documentation to strengthen the results of the questionnaire answers. The data analysis technique of this research is the analysis of questionnaires and interviews. The results of this study indicate that: 1) internal factors that affect learning difficulties are described as follows, in the indicator of readiness in learning as much as 71.8% in the category of very influential on the learning process, on motivation indicators as much as 29% in the category of being quite influential in the learning process , on the indicator of interest as much as 53% with the category influential in the mathematics learning process and the health indicator as much as 50.6% with the category having an effect on learning mathematics. 2) external factors that affect learning difficulties in mathematics are as follows, indicators of family factors in learning as much as 37.5% with a category that is quite influential on the mathematics learning process, on school indicators as much as 51.5% with categories that affect the online learning process and on environmental indicators community as much as 39.6% with the category quite influential on the student learning process.

Tahapan Pemecahan Masalah dengan Diagram Bar pada Soal Cerita

Word problems are still one of the causes of students' difficulties in learning mathematics. The four stages of problem solving suggested by Polya are: (1) understanding the problem, (2) planning a strategy, (3) implementing the strategy, and (4) checking and interpreting the results. One of the strategies to solve word problems that can be applied is by making diagram. The bar diagram model is a form of visual representation that can help students to solve word problems. The use of bar diagram in solving word problems can be a strategy for students to bridge the transition from understanding problems and making mathematical expressions. The process of creating a bar diagram model represents a visualization of known and unknown information and helps to identify how this information can be used to solve the problems. This paper discusses problem solving stages using bar diagram to solve word problems.

Teacher's Perception Of Student's Mathematics Learning Difficulties

Difficulties in learning mathematics can be experienced by students with any level of ability from any circle or group. With the students' learning difficulties in mathematics, the question arises why this can happen and as educators, what is the teacher's perception of learning difficulties in mathematics. The purpose of this study was to describe Teacher's Perception of Students' Mathematics Learning Difficulties. This research used a descriptive qualitative approach with non-test data collection techniques through questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that: (i) the mathematics teacher's perception of the dominant causes of learning difficulties revealed psychological causes, including low interest or motivation and understanding of basic concepts as the cause of students' mathematics learning difficulties; (ii) the mathematics teacher's perception of the symptoms that are indicators of learning difficulties in mathematics, the most widely disclosed is the low ability of students to complete the tasks given by the teacher; (iii) the teacher's perception of the method used to investigate the existence of difficulties in learning mathematics, the most commonly done is through observation, interviews and documentation by looking at the results of tests or assignments of each student; (iv) the teacher's perception of examples of difficulties experienced by students in learning mathematics, which is widely revealed in the competency standard for understanding the properties of arithmetic operations and their use in problem solving being taught; and (v) teachers' perceptions of the efforts made to overcome students' mathematics learning difficulties vary according to their respective experiences. There are only a few teachers who do group guidance and individual guidance.

Matematik Öğrenme Güçlüğü Yaşayan Öğrencilere Yönelik Öğretimsel Müdahalelerin Öğrencilerin Akademik Başarılarına Etkisinin İncelenmesi

Giriş: Matematik öğrenme güçlüğü yaşayan öğrenciler bilişsel anlamda hiç öğrenememekten ziyade yavaş ve farklı öğrenen öğrencilerden oluşmaktadır. Öğrenme güçlüğü yaşayan öğrencilerin bireysel farklılıkları nedeniyle bu öğrencileri desteklemek amacıyla öğretimsel müdahaleler geliştirilmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, matematik öğrenme güçlüğü yaşayan öğrenciler için oluşturulan öğretimsel müdahalelerin öğrencilerin akademik başarılarına etkisini inceleyen farklı türden birincil çalışmaları sentezleyerek, güncel ve ayrıntılı bir analiz çalışması yapmaktır.Yöntem: Matematik öğrenme güçlüğü yaşayan öğrenciler için oluşturulan öğretimsel müdahalelerin öğrencilerin akademik başarılarına etkisinin incelendiği farklı türden birincil çalışmalar meta analiz yöntemi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmalara ait etki büyüklük değerleri, heterojenlik testi, yayın yanlılığı ve ara değişken analizlerine ilişkin bilgiler, CMA (Comprehensive Meta Analysis) istatistik programı kullanılarak hesaplanmıştır.Bulgular: Yapılan meta analiz çalışmasıyla matematik öğrenme güçlüğü yaşayan öğrenciler için hazırlanan müdahale programlarının öğrencilerin akademik başarı seviyelerinde geniş bir etkiye sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir (Hedge g = 0.764, %95 CI = 0.494 - 1.033). Ayrıca yapılan ara değişken analizlerinde etki büyüklük değerlerinin çalışma değişkenlerinden müdahale türü ve tanılama ölçütlerine göre anlamlı düzeyde farklılaştığı; öğrenme alanına, uygulama süresi ve öğretim düzeyine göre ise bir anlamlılık ifade etmediği belirlenmiştir.Tartışma: Araştırmaya dâhil edilen çalışmalardan elde edilen genel etki büyüklüğü (0.764), öğretimsel müdahalelerin matematik öğrenme güçlüğü yaşayan öğrencilerin matematik performansı üzerinde genel anlamda olumlu bir etkiye sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Matematik öğrenme güçlüğü yaşayan öğrencilerin desteklenmesi amacıyla farklı öğretimsel müdahalelerin geliştirildiği görülmektedir. Geliştirilen öğretimsel müdahaleler, öğrencilere matematik öğretim sürecinde destek olmakla beraber matematik öğrenme güçlüğü üzerine farkındalık oluşturmaya devam etmektedir. Sonuç olarak, daha fazla öğretimsel müdahale çalışmasına ihtiyaç olduğu ifade edilebilir.

Analisis Mekanisme Kurikulum dan Evaluasi (Aphasia) serta (Diskalkulia) pada Siswa Kelas 1 SDN Sukasari 5 Kota Tangerang

This research uses qualitative research. The data collection technique in this research is by conducting interviews, documentation and observations of class I (a) and I (b) teachers as well as accompanying teachers for children with special needs and school principals. The research was conducted to find out how the mechanism of curriculum and evaluation regarding language/communication difficulties and learning difficulties in mathematics. The method given by the teacher to children with special needs who have language/communication difficulties is the same as other students as well as students who have difficulty learning mathematics. The assessments are given both in terms of academic and non-academic. Assessments are made for children with special needs to see the child's initial abilities, after which the PPI program is made. And in the evaluation process the teacher will review every observation made when students face other difficulties. The conclusions obtained by the researcher are, the curriculum applied by SDN Sukasari 5 Tangerang City is a regular curriculum with a modification of the PPI program. The assessment is carried out before the acceptance of students in the new school year with indications that have been notified to the teacher from the students' parents.

The perception of subset quantity and items in an environment with distractors in a population with mathematical learning difficulties

People often perceive a quantity of specific objects that appear as part of an overall group of items (a subset). This study investigates this type of perception among a population with mathematical leaning difficulties (MLD). Sixty-two participants (mean age: 26.82) reported the general and subset quantity of items using a subset quantity detection task or a conjunction visual search task. MLD had difficulties perceiving both the general quantity presented and the subset quantity of items. They also had difficulties preforming a conjunction visual search task, even when the task did not involve numerical processing. MLD has spatial difficulties in the form of visual search and subset quantity detection. The current study suggests that MLD might experience greater difficulties in daily tasks, which might be related to those tasks (e.g., detecting the amount of forks among other items of silverware on the table).

Analisis Kesulitan Belajar Matematika pada Materi Operasi Hitung Pecahan dan Upaya Menanganinya Untuk Siswa Sekolah Dasar di IV SDN Doyong 2

This study aims to describe: difficulties in learning mathematics in arithmetic operations material for fourth grade elementary school students at SDN Doyong 2 the factors that cause difficulties in learning mathematics for fourth grade elementary school students and teacher efforts in dealing with learning difficulties experienced by fourth grade students at SDN Doyong 2. This type of research is qualitative research. The informants in this study were fourth grade students and fourth grade teachers at SDN Doyong 2. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, test questions and documentation. The data were analyzed through the steps of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The data were analyzed through the steps of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The technique of checking the validity of the data is done by triangulation of sources and techniques.The technique of checking the validity of the data is done by triangulation of sources and techniques. The results of the study show that: 1) the material considered difficult by students is the material for counting fraction operations: difficulty understanding the concept of fractional arithmetic operations distinguishing denominator and numerator, difficulty in solving problems in story problems, difficulty in comparing number symbols, 2) factors that influence students include low interest and motivation in learning mathematics, and the lack of variety or learning methods provided by the teacher, 3) the efforts made by the teacher include providing remedial, using appropriate learning media, providing innovative learning methods, increasing practice questions, and collaborating with parents.

Analisis Kebutuhan E-Modul Matematika SMP Berbasis Teori Polya Pada Materi Segiempat

Problem solving is one of the skills in 21st century learning. Students who have low problem solving skills will experience difficulties in learning mathematics. This study aims to analyze the need for teaching materials according to the stages of the pattern in completing the rectangular material. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data were collected by using a questionnaire sheet via Google Form and interview messages via the WhatsApp application. From the results of the math teacher's answers, it was stated that the teaching materials used were less effective in distance learning. Likewise, the results of students' answers stated that the teaching materials used had not used e-modules. Thus, the e-module based on the polya stages is expected to be used as teaching material in distance learning for quadrilateral material.

EXPLORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTERVENTION FOR A PUPIL WITH MATHEMATICAL LEARNING DIFFICULTIES: A CASE STUDY

This study presents a single case study of how a remedial mathematics teacher incorporated an instructional intervention into her teaching practices in order to teach counting to a pupil with mathematical learning difficulties. This new theory-driven intervention was developed by the authors of this study. Dyscalculia is a term which refers to a wide range of mathematical learning difficulties or disabilities. Dyscalculic pupils have a specific mathematics learning disorder with a core deficit in representing and processing of numerosity. They might not be able to recognise numerical quantities, performing counting and so on. Early supports such as interventions have a great potential in helping dyscalculic pupils to improve mathematical skills. However, there remains a lack of appropriate instructional scaffolds to help dyscalculic pupils to organise their learning structures by addressing both cognitive deficits and mathematical skills. The present study involves a primary school remedial teacher, Daisy, and an at-risk dyscalculic pupil, David, both pseudonyms. Data were collected through interviews, lesson observations, and reflective journals. The findings revealed that the proposed intervention improved the counting ability of the pupil.

Analysis of Factors Affecting Students’ Mathematics Learning Difficulties Using SEM as Information for Teaching Improvement

Analysis of Factors Affecting Students’ Mathematics Learning Difficulties Using SEM as Information for Teaching Improvement

ANALISIS KESULITAN BELAJAR MATEMATIKA DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 SISWA KELAS IV SD NEGERI 2 BUMIREJO

This study aims to describe how the type of mathematics learning difficulties experienced by students, factors that cause difficulty learning mathematics, and efforts to overcome mathematical learning difficulties. The focus of the problems discussed in this study is the cause of the difficulty of learning mathematics in the time of the Covid-19 students of the fourth-grade students of Bumirejo. This research is descriptive qualitative research. This research was conducted at the SD Negeri 2 Bumirejo with the subject of class IV teachers, parents of fourth-grade students, and fourth-grade students of SD Negeri 2 Bumirejo. The techniques used to collect data are observation, interviews, documentation, and learning test results. Data analysis was carried out with data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion withdrawal. The results showed that 1) the most difficulties carried out by students, namely in the difficulty of solving the problem of stories with a percentage of 88.46%, difficulties in planting the concept of mathematics 69.23%, difficulties in calculating the division of 34.61%. 2) Factors that cause student learning difficulties include negative attitudes in learning mathematics, lack of interest in students in learning mathematics, students prefer to play with peers than doing assignments, and students easier to understand the material when learning to face face to learn from home. 3) Efforts made to overcome learning difficulties carried out by teachers, students, and parents. The effort made by the teacher is to provide direction to parents and help students when difficult. Efforts made by students, namely by participating in lessons, and efforts made by parents, namely by motivation and accompanying students to learn.

Numerical cognition in children with cerebral palsy

Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) often perform poorly in mathematics. It is not yet clear to what extent mathematics difficulties in this clinical condition are similar to those observed in developmental dyscalculia. To better elucidate this issue, we conducted an exploratory cross-sectional study with a sample of children and adolescents with congenital brain injuries and educational history of problems in Mathematics. Fifty students aged 7–15 years, of both genders (28 males) participated in the study, 31 with typical development (TD) and 19 of whom diagnosed with spastic CP. Nine had hemiplegia and ten diplegia. Assessment procedures included a neuropsychological battery covering numerical cognition (ZAREKI-R) and working memory (AWMA) skills, and a computerized task for comparing non-symbolic magnitudes as a measure of number sense. Despite average intelligence coefficient, participants with CP underperformed the TD in five of the 12 ZAREKI-R subtests, as well as in the number sense and working memory tasks. scores were lower among hemiplegic children compared to diplegic, numerical cognition was impaired in all CP group, unveiling a dyscalculia secondary to neurodevelopmental impairments. Therefore, we can consider that mathematical learning difficulties in CP as being heterogeneous and associated with the immaturity of neuropsychological functions, with consequences for the development of numerical cognition.

The cognitive profiles for different samples of mathematical learning difficulties and their similarity to typical development: Evidence from a longitudinal study

Several cognitive deficits have been suggested to induce mathematical learning difficulties (MLD), but it is unclear whether the cognitive profile for all children with MLD is the same and to what extent it differs from typically developing (TD) children. This study investigated whether such a profile could be distinguished when cognitive skills and math performance are compared between TD children and children with MLD. This was accomplished by employing two-way repeated-measures analyses of covariance in 276 10-year-old participants (60 with MLD) from fourth and fifth grades. In addition, we investigated whether more restrictive selection criteria for MLD result in different mathematical and cognitive profiles by means of independent-samples t tests. Results revealed that cognitive mechanisms for math development are mostly similar for children with MLD and TD children and that variability in sample selection criteria did not produce different mathematical or cognitive profiles. To conclude, the cognitive mechanisms for math development are broadly similar for children with MLD and their TD counterparts even when different MLD samples were selected. This strengthens our idea that MLD can be defined as the worst performance on a continuous scale rather than as a discrete disorder.

Time-Based Prospective Memory in Children With Mathematics Learning Difficulties is Defective

Time-Based Prospective Memory in Children With Mathematics Learning Difficulties is Defective

The extent of awareness of mathematics teachers for the sixth grade of primary school about the basic skills system for effective teaching and the difficulties of learning mathematics from their point of view in the light of (some variables)

The extent of awareness of mathematics teachers for the sixth grade of primary school about the basic skills system for effective teaching and the difficulties of learning mathematics from their point of view in the light of (some variables)

Pengembangan Tes Diagnostik Berbentuk Uraian Berdasarkan Ranah Kognitif untuk Mengetahui Letak Kesulitan Belajar Siswa SMP pada Materi Bangun Ruang

Often students have difficulty learning mathematics from elementary to college level. Student’s Learning difficulties in mathematics must be addressed soon because it will affect the students' mathematical thinking ability. This study aims to develop the tests that can diagnose which part of student’s learning difficulties, especially on the building curved side space. The development of tests is based on revived Bloom's cognitive rate of taxonomy that is remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating. This study development uses the Plomp development model through three stages: 1) preliminary research, 2) prototyping phase, and 3) assessment phase. Results from the development of diagnostic test instruments meet valid, reliable, and practical. Thus a diagnostic test developed could be used as an alternative in knowing the part of student difficulties.