International Journal of Research in Mathematics Education

Achievement of Mathematics Teachers on Production of Computer Based Software Package for Teaching And Learning of Mathematics

Udobia Elijah Etukudo — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The research was carried out to determine the achievement of mathematics teachers in the production of computer-based software packages for teaching and learning mathematics. Fifty (50) mathematics teachers of which twenty (20) were from primary schools, fifteen (15) from secondary schools and fifteen (15) were lecturers from, tertiary institutions, were selected for this study. They were trained on computer-based software package production for twenty-one (21) days and rated. The result of the analysis using ANOVA and t-test at 0.05 level of significance, shows that there was no significant difference in achievement of the teacher in computer-based software package production. Primary school teachers had mean achievement score of 73%, secondary 72%, lecturers 75%. Male had 75.6%, female 71.5%, t-ratio showed no gender difference at 0.05 level of significance. It is recommended that computer-based software production by teacher should be encouraged.

Implementation of Discovery Learning Assisted by Pythagorean Puzzle to Improve Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability

Fatikhatun Mutmainah, Muhammad 'Azmi Nuha — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0700

A Mathematical problem-solving ability is the ability of students to solve a mathematical problem. External factors that affect mathematical problem-solving ability are the methods and learning media used. Researchers apply the discovery method assisted by learning media which is one of the alternatives to improve mathematical problem-solving ability, namely the discovery learning model assisted by the Pythagorean Puzzle. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of discovery learning assisted by the Pythagorean Puzzle in improving the mathematical problem-solving ability of class VIII students of MTs Muhammadiyah 01 Purbalingga. This research is quasi-experiment research with a quantitative approach. The population in this study were students of class VIII MTs Muhammadiyah 01 Purbalingga which amounted to 163 students. The samples of this study were class VIII C which amounted to 22 students as the Experiment class and class VIII D which amounted to 22 students as the Control class. Data collection in this study used instruments in the form of observations and tests of mathematical problem-solving skills. Based on the analysis obtained, discovery learning assisted by Pythagorean Puzzle was implemented very well. The results of data analysis using the T-test, and post-test comparison test obtained sig (2-tailled) of 0.000 < 0.05, which means that there is a difference in the average experimental class and control class. So, it can be concluded that the implementation of discovery learning assisted by the Pythagorean Puzzle is effective in improving the mathematical problem-solving skills of class VIII students of MTs Muhammadiyah 01 Purbalingga.

Effectiveness of Realistic Mathematics Approach to Increasing Mathematical Representation Ability at SMP N 9 Purwokerto

Liza Dian Hidayat, Ifada Novikasari — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research was conducted based on the low ability of students' mathematical representation in class VIII SMP N 9 Purwokerto. One of the contributing factors is that the use of the learning approach used has not facilitated students in developing mathematical representation abilities. The solution that is considered capable of increasing the ability of mathematical representation is to apply learning with a realistic mathematical approach. The realistic mathematics approach provides opportunities for students to do modeling, depicting and symbolizing related to concrete problems. This research is a quantitative research with a quasi-experimental type with Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The population in this study were all students of class VIII SMP N 9 Purwokerto. The sample in this study was class VIII A with a total of 36 students and VIII B with a total of 36 students. The data analysis used is the z-test and the N-Gain test. The results of this study indicate that the realistic mathematical approach is effective in increasing students' mathematical representation abilities. From the results of the z-test showed a significant effect, the mathematical representation abilities of the experimental class students were higher. Then the results of the N-Gain test showed that the experimental class was in the medium category and the control class was in the low category. Thus the representation ability of the experimental class students is higher than that of the control class.

The Effect of Mind Mapping Methods Types of Mind Map Syllabus on Mathematics Problem Solving Ability in Flat Side Space Construction Materials of Class VIII Students of Smp Negeri 1 Karangreja District Purbalingga

Ika Purwati, Maria Ulpah — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstract: This study aims to determine whether there is an influence of the syllabus mind mapping method on the mathematical problem solving abilities of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Karangreja, Purbalingga Regency. Mathematical problem solving ability is a quality possessed by someone to solve mathematical problems so that the goals to be achieved are resolved properly. One of the factors that influence the ability to solve mathematical problems is the model or method used in learning. The researcher chose to use the mind mapping method, a type of syllabus mind map, to improve students' mathematical problem solving abilities. This study used quantitative research (experimental) with a Quasi-Experimental Design. The population of this study were all class VIII which totaled 5 classes. The samples of this study were class VIII A, which consisted of 26 students and class VIII B, which consisted of 22 students. Collecting data in this study used a test consisting of a pretest and posttest. Data analysis used the t test and the N-Gain test using the SPSS version 25 application. The results of this study indicate that there is an influence of the syllabus type mind mapping method on the math problem solving abilities of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Karangreja, Purbalingga Regency. The N-Gain results show that the N-Gain of the experimental class is included in the high category with an average N-Gain of 0.70 and the control class is included in the medium category with an average N-Gain of 0.54. So that the increase in students' mathematical problem solving abilities in the experimental class is higher than the control class.

Keywords: Mind Mapping , Problem Solving

Ethnomathematics in Batik Making Activities in Saung Baswet, Banjarsari Wetan Village, Banyumas

Rahmasari, Mutijah — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstract: Ethnomathematics is a discipline that explores the relationship between culture and mathematics. In Indonesia, one culturally rich tradition is batik. The process of creating batik involves various stages that result in diverse motifs unique to each region. The aim of this research is to identify the ethnomathematical aspects related to the practice of batik-making, the batik motifs, and to analyze the mathematical concepts associated with batik. The research employs a qualitative ethnographic approach. Data is collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, and is subsequently analyzed using data collection methods, data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing, and verification. In the process of batik-making at Saung Baswet Village, Banjarsari Wetan, Banyumas, various mathematical activities such as calculations, measurements, designing, and motif placement are discovered. Some mathematical concepts revealed in batik motifs include points, lines, angles, as well as geometric transformations such as translation, rotation, reflection, and dilation. Additionally, there are concepts related to plane figures such as right triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, circles, and polygons, as well as concepts of symmetry, similarity, and congruence.

The Effect of Think Pair Share Learning Model with the Help of Geogebra Software on Students' Mathematical Communication Skills

Astafil Khaq, Maghfira Febriana — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The background of this study is the lack of mathematical communication skills of students. Researchers chose the think pair share cooperative learning model with the help of geogebra software to overcome this students' lack of mathematical communication skills. The purpose of this study is to determine how the implementation and whether there is an influence of the think pair share cooperative learning model with the help of geogebra software on students' mathematical communication skills. This research is a type of quasi-experimental research (quasy experimental design) and the design used is the pretest-posttest control group design. The population of this study was 320 students of grade VIII MTs Negeri 1 Purbalingga. The research sample was 40 students of class VIII A as a control class and 39 students of class VIII B as an experimental class. Based on the analysis of observation sheet data, an average value of 3.38 was obtained and was located at intervals of 3.25 ≤ x ≤ 4.00 which was classified as very good. And based on the results of the t test against the post-test results that have been done, the value of Sig. 0.000 < 0.05 which means that there is an average difference in mathematical communication skills between the experimental class and the control class. The conclusion of this study is that the implementation of the think pair share learning model with the help of geogebra software is very good, so that it can affect the improvement of students' mathematical communication skills.

The Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning Model with Group Investigation (Gi) Using Comic Media Towards Mathematical Literacy Ability of Viii Students at SMP Negeri 1 Punggelan

Nur Khasanah, Heru Agni Setiaji — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the GI-type cooperative learning model assisted by comic media on increasing the mathematical literacy skills of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Punggelan. This research is an experimental research with a quantitative approach. The population in this study were students of class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Punggelan and the samples used were taken by simple random sampling technique and the sample results obtained were students of class VIII G and class VIII H, totaling 58 students. The instrument used in this study was a description test consisting of a pretest and a posttest. The results of this study are that the average mathematical literacy ability of students who are subjected to the GI type cooperative learning model assisted by comic media is better than those who are not subjected to it, as seen from the results of the N-Gain test, namely the experimental class obtained an average N-Gain value of 0 .77 with high criteria, while in the control class the average N-Gain value for the control class was 0.47 with moderate criteria. In the t-test, the two independent samples showed a significance result of 0.000 <0.05, meaning that there was a significant difference in students' mathematical literacy skills between the experimental and control classes. The GI type cooperative learning model assisted by comic media was declared effective for increasing mathematical literacy skills with the average N-Gain test results obtained in the experimental class by 77% with effective criteria and in the control class by 47% with less effective criteria.

The Effect of Mathematical Disposition on Students' Mathematical Creative Thinking Abilities in Class XI

Ali Imron Thoyibi, Retchelle P. Sangco — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Mathematics as a lesson that is useful for the development of thinking, thinking becomes an important process in it, where students are expected to be able to think deductively. Students are asked to understand the concept of the material that has been delivered with an active and conscious attitude, or referred to as a disposition. The purpose of this research was to find out the effect of mathematical disposition on students' mathematical creative thinking abilities in class XI MIPA MAN 2 Banyumas. The population in this research were all students of class XI MIPA totaling 243 students, 153 students were taken as samples using simple random sampling technique. This research was conducted using quantitative research methods where data was obtained by distributing research instruments in the form of questionnaires and tests. The analysis technique uses a simple linear regression analysis technique. Before the analysis test was carried out, the data went through analysis prerequisite tests, namely the normality test, regression significance test, and linearity test. The results of this study indicate that there is an influence of mathematical disposition on students' mathematical creative thinking abilities of 12,6%. Also regression equation obtained, Ŷ=8.325+0.730X which shows that the regression coefficient value is positive, which means that if the mathematical disposition (X) increases by 1 unit, the student's mathematical creative thinking ability (Y) will increase by 0.730 units.