International Journal of Trends in Mathematics Education Research
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Implementation of the jucama learning model assisted by tangram media to improve students’ mathematical creative thinking skills in plane figure material
Get PDFThe mathematical creative thinking skill is crucial in learning mathematics. However, the problem encountered in learning mathematics in class VII-B at SMP (Junior High School) Wahid Hasyim Malang was that the teacher did not involve students in exploring and providing opportunities to improve mathematical creative thinking skills. In overcoming this problem, the researcher applied the Jucama learning model assisted by tangram media on plane figure material. This research design was Classroom Action Research (CAR) which consisted of (1) Planning, (2) Implementation, (3) Observation, and (4) Reflection. The research subjects were 30 students in class VII-B SMP Wahid Hasyim. Data was collected through teacher and student activity observations, end-of-cycle test results, and questionnaires. This research was conducted in two cycles, with two meetings. The results indicated an increase in the percentage of observations of teacher and student activities, end-of-cycle test results, and questionnaire results. The results of observations of teacher activities in cycle I reached an average percentage of 75%, while in cycle II, it increased to 86.875%. The results of observing student activities in the first cycle reached a percentage of 73.125%, while in the second cycle, it increased to 85.75%. The end-of-cycle I test results showed that the completeness of student learning outcomes attained 63.33% with an average class score of 72. In comparison, the completeness of student learning outcomes in cycle II increased to 86.67%, with an average class score of 83.47. The results of the questionnaire in cycle I indicated that the percentage of success reached 46.67%, while in cycle II, the questionnaire results increased, with the percentage of success attaining 83.33%. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be implied that applying the JUCAMA learning model assisted by tangram media could improve the mathematical creative thinking skill of class VII-B students of SMP Wahid Hasyim Malang in the plane figure material.
The correlation of numerical ability with learning outcomes in mathematics economics of management students of the Universitas Sumatera Barat
Get PDFThis research is motivated by the fact that not all students can do math calculations well. This can be seen when students carry out exercises on matrix material and the application of linear functions in economics that require numerical skills, namely the addition and subtraction of integers. There are still many students who are confused in doing the exercise, especially with quite large numbers such as tens and hundreds. At the time of doing the distribution of many students who hesitate in doing it. Likewise with multiplication, there are even some students who have not memorized multiplication from 1 to 10. From this the researcher concludes that not all students have good numerical skills, so that students in working on math problems tend to experience difficulties and cause students' low economic mathematics learning outcomes. The average student learning outcomes are still below the minimum standard, in this case it can be seen from the midterm exam scores in mathematics economics management students at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Sumatera Barat. So, one of the factors that influence students' learning outcomes in economics mathematics is numerical ability. This type of research is ex post facto correlational research, namely research that is intended to determine whether there is a relationship between two or several variables. The population in this study were all management students at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Sumatera Barat, who took four classes of economics mathematics, consisting of 128 students. The instruments used in this study were numerical ability tests and learning achievement tests. The analysis used in this research is linear correlation analysis. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between numerical ability and the learning outcomes of economic mathematics students at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Sumatera Barat. This is also seen from the value of the correlation coefficient , the correlation coefficient when seen in the table of the level of closeness of the relationship between X and Y variables, then the level of closeness of the relationship is in the medium relationship category because it is in the range. So, it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between numerical ability and the results of learning economics mathematics from students of management at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Sumatera Barat
Islamic Educational Thought on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics): Perspectives and Implementation
Get PDFThis research explores a new paradigm in Islamic educational thought regarding the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The primary focus is on bridging the dichotomy between religious and secular sciences through an integrative approach grounded in the concept of tauhid (the oneness of God). Through this integration, STEM is seen as a means to comprehend the Ayat Kauniyah (signs of God in the universe), thereby positioning STEM learning as both an act of worship and a means of exploring God’s creation. The study also examines the implementation of the I-STEM model developed in Malaysia, which incorporates Islamic principles into STEM education. Although this paradigm shows great potential, significant challenges exist in its implementation, including gaps between philosophical conceptualization and practical application, as well as cultural resistance within certain communities. To address these challenges, initiatives such as the development of contextual teaching materials and teacher training programs have been introduced. The research underscores the importance of developing a STEM curriculum aligned with Islamic ethical values and highlights the contribution of STEM-Islam in character building and social ethics. Thus, integrating STEM into Islamic education can serve as a catalyst for scientific revival in the Muslim world without compromising its religious identity
Improving students' high-level mathematical thinking skills through generative learning models
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to (1) analyze the achievement of high-level mathematical thinking skills of students who received learning with generative models and learning with conventional models, (2) analyze the increase in students' high-level mathematical thinking skills between those who receive generative learning models and conventional learning models, (3) See the effect of students' KAM (Initial Mathematical Ability) levels in the high, medium, and low categories on the high-level mathematical thinking abilities of students who receive generative learning models and conventional learning models, and (4) The magnitude of the interaction between the generative learning model and the KAM (Initial Mathematical Ability) level of students in the high, medium, and low categories on the improvement of high-level mathematical thinking skills of students who received generative learning models and conventional learning models. This research is experimental with a pretest-posttest control group design. Based on the results of this study, it can be seen that (1) there are differences in the attainment of high-level mathematical thinking skills between students who are taught by generative learning models and conventional learning models, (2) There is a significant difference in the improvement of students' high-level mathematical thinking skills between students who are taught with generative learning models and students who are taught with conventional learning models, (3) For the KAM level of students in the high, medium, and low categories, it does not significantly affect the improvement of high-level mathematical thinking abilities of students who obtain generative learning models and conventional learning models, and (4) There is no interaction between the KAM level (high, medium, or low) and the learning model towards increasing the high-level thinking skills of students who receive generative learning models and conventional learning model
Problem-based scaffolding for prospective mathematics teachers in graph theory course
Get PDFThis study aimed to give a scaffolding process to improve the preservice teachers' ability in graph theory class. The present study implemented scaffolding techniques by administering graph theory questions. Four scaffoldings are used: (1) questioning, (2) prompting, (3) cueing, and (4) direct explanation. The choice of this problem can be observed through students' comprehension of graph theory. This research indicates that problem-based scaffolding can benefit students with challenges understanding graph theory. The students exhibit enthusiasm as they explore the interconnection between road systems, predatory and isomer, employing graph theory
The influence of problem-based learning model on students’ learning outcomes
Get PDFThis study is motivated by the importance of using various learning models in learning at school. In learning students tend to be passive and only act as recipients of information from the teacher. In addition, the learning model used by teachers is still conventional or teacher-centered. The purpose of this study was to explain the effect of the Problem-Based Learning model on students' learning outcomes. The method used in this study is a quantitative experiment. While the population of this study were MA class students. Mambaul Ulum Islamic Boarding School Malang, with a sampling technique that is saturated sampling. The data collection technique used is documentation of student scores and questionnaires. Based on the results of testing the hypothesis that the Problem Based Learning Model influences Aqidah Akhlaq Learning Outcomes at Madrasah Aliyah Miftahul Ulum, according to the records of the Aqidah Akhlaq subject teacher scores show an average value of 77.4 which is included in the very good category. So, it can be concluded that student learning outcomes in the Aqidah Akhlaq subject at Mambaul Ulum Islamic Boarding School Malang are influenced by one of the learning models, namely Problem Based Learning
Gumpang Temple as a source of ethnomathematics learning
Get PDFThis study aims to explore the Gumpang Temple as a source of learning mathematics for geometry in junior high school. The form of learning that comes from nature is ethnomathematics. The researcher describes how the Gumpang Temple will be a fun and exciting source of learning. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection was obtained by observation and literature sources. The data findings were analyzed using qualitative data analysis with descriptive methods. The results of this study indicate that the wealth of ethnomatematic literature using Gumpang Temple is quite a lot. Various approaches and formulas can be applied to the teaching of geometry. These findings lead researchers to conduct further research to explore the manufacture of teaching materials using different research approaches
The students' creative thinking ability in elementary schools through RME
Get PDFOne of the abilities that students need to have is the ability to think creatively. This is because with this ability students can solve problems in different ways. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of RME on the results of students' creative thinking abilities in elementary schools. This type of research is experimental research. The research subjects were fourth-grade students at SD Negeri 5 Lhokseumawe. Research data was collected through a creative thinking test. In this study, the researchers observed while the model teacher as a teacher involved 20 students. Data were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively based on the results of students' creative thinking tests. The results of the study concluded that most students' creative thinking abilities were in the very creative category
The influence of model of eliciting activities on improving mathematical problem-solving ability
Get PDFThe aims of this study is to improving problem-solving skills by combining the Model of Eliciting Activities (MEA) with Learning Model on the level of student independence. The technique used for sampling is cluster random sampling, namely by selecting two experimental classes and two control classes take one experimental class and one control class. Sample are students in grade 2A and 2B in Academic Year 2021/2022 with eigen-values material from Mechanical Engineering Study Program. In this study takes variables, namely problem-solving ability as a result with parameters i.e. with or without Model of Eliciting Activities (MEA). Data collection in unison with documentation, questionnaires, and test methods. And data processing using a two-way ANAVA 2 in unison with a 2x2 factorial design interaction as well as a determinant test using a benpheroni test. Based on the research, provide an understanding that students will gain learning in unison with the MEA get high problem-solving abilities than students Where students who get treatment with learning is carried out conventionally, and students who have a high level of comfort have high problem-solving ability results abilities compared to students who have a fairly low level of independence, so they have an influence on self-reliance and learning methods on students' problem solving Capabilities. Thus, students who have high comfort and get learning with the Eliciting Activities Model have a higher problem-solving ability compared to other types of learning interactions in this study
Assessing students’ self-efficacy when solve mathematical problem based on gender
Get PDFSelf-efficacy, problem solving, and gender differences are aspects that many researchers concern to today. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe the profile of students’ self-efficacy in solving problems based on gender. We used a qualitative approach with exploratory research to answer the research objectives. We used the Mathematical Ability Test (TKM) instrument, Mathematical Problem-Solving Tasks (TPMM), and interview guidelines to consider the selected subjects. Next, two students were selected (14 years old, of different gender, and had good math skills) to participate in the study. Data from transcripts and student work were used to perform data analysis. The results revealed that there were fundamental differences between the two subjects based on three dimensions of self-efficacy (magnitude, strength, and generality). This is discussed further in this article. Finally, we suggest to explore the influence of regional culture on students’ self-efficacy in the classroom