Alauddin Journal of Mathematics Education

The Effect of Parenting and Learning Discipline on Students' Mathematics Achievement

2024-11-30T16:36:31+00:00

This study aims to: (1) describe parental education, (2) learning discipline, (3) students' mathematics learning outcomes, and examine the effect of (4) parental education, (5) learning discipline, and (6) both simultaneously on students' mathematics learning outcomes in Class X SMA Negeri 5 Bulukumba. This research uses a comparative causal method (ex post facto) with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 105 grade X students, with instruments in the form of questionnaires on parenting patterns and learning discipline. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics through simple and multiple linear regression. The results showed that: (1) democratic parenting is dominant in the good category (mean score 54.43); (2) learning discipline is in the high category (mean score 53.40); (3) students' mathematics learning outcomes are also in the high category (mean score 62.17); (4) democratic parenting and (5) learning discipline have a positive effect on mathematics learning outcomes; and (6) both simultaneously have a significant effect on students' mathematics learning outcomes.

Analysis of Students' Errors in Solving Problems in The PISA Model on the Content of Change and Relationships

2024-11-30T16:29:07+00:00

This study was motivated by Indonesia's low ranking in PISA results from 2000 to 2022. This shows that many students still experience errors in solving PISA questions. This study aims to describe the percentage of students' errors, the types of students' errors and the factors that cause students' errors in class VIII SMPN 40 Makassar in solving PISA questions on the content of change and relationship. This research method uses descriptive research with a quantitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out using tests, structured interviews, and documentation. The sample in this study were students of grade VIII of SMPN 40 Makassar, totaling 189 students. The results showed that the percentage of errors made by students in solving PISA questions on the content of change and relationship were: (1) errors in understanding the problem of 69.68% in the “very high” category, (2) planning errors of 65.93% in the “very high” category, (3) completion errors of 71.27% in the “very high” category, and (4) rechecking errors of 85.93% in the “very high” category. The factors of students experiencing errors in understanding the problem are because they interpret it incorrectly, are confused about what to write and are not accustomed to writing known and questionable things in answering problems. The planning error factor is due to not understanding the concept so that it is wrong in choosing the formula and not being able to know the steps in solving the problem. The error factor in solving is due to not mastering mathematical operations so that it is wrong in process skills when doing calculations. The error factor in checking back is due to previous mistakes and the absence of re-evaluation.

Development of Contextual-Based Learner Worksheets to Improve Critical Thinking Skills in Geometry

2024-11-30T17:50:25+00:00

The purpose of the study was to determine the process of developing context-based LKPD to improve critical thinking skills on geometry material and to determine the quality of LKPD that meets the criteria of valid, practical and effective. The research subjects were students of class IX SMP 40 Makassar consisting of one class, the instruments used in this study were validation sheets, student response questionnaires, teacher response questionnaires, student activity observation sheets, LKPD implementation observation sheets and critical thinking skills tests. The results of this study are (1) Development of contextualised LKPD using the ADDIE model which consists of five stages, namely (Analysis) Identifying existing problems to understand the needs of LKPD, (Design) Designing LKPD suitable for use in the schools tested, (Development) Developing LKPD based on input from validators and preparing research instruments, (Implementation) Applying LKPD directly in learning activities, and (Evaluation) Evaluating the feasibility of LKPD. (2) The results of the validation of the LKPD show a score of (3.69) with a very valid category. The practicality obtained from the teacher response questionnaire of (4.46) with a very good category and the results of the analysis of the LKPD implementation observation sheet of (1.82) with the category fully implemented which shows that this LKPD is practical. The effectiveness of the LKPD is indicated by the student activity observation sheet (71.40%), the student response questionnaire (3.95) and the critical thinking test (72.36%), so this LKPD is declared effective for learning.

Analysis of Class X Students’ Creative Thinking Ability in Solving Mathematical Problems on Trigonometry Material

2024-11-30T18:11:09+00:00

This study aims to describe the creative thinking abilities of class X students of SMA Negeri 4 Bulukumba in the aspects of fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration in solving mathematical problems on Trigonometry material. This study is descriptive qualitative. The subjects of the study were class X.1 students in the 2023/2024 academic year. Data were collected through tests, interviews, and documentation, then validated using technical triangulation. The results of the study showed that in the fluency aspect, high-level subjects were able to solve problems fluently and correctly, while medium-level subjects were able to identify what was known and asked in the question even though there were errors and the low category had not been able to solve it well. In the flexibility aspect, high-level subjects were able to use more than one way to solve the problem, while the medium category subjects were only able to solve one problem using more than one different method well and low were only able to do it in one way. In the originality aspect, high-level subjects were able to solve problems in an unusual way, while medium category subjects were able to solve them in an unusual way but there were errors in the solution process and low were not able to solve them well. In the elaboration aspect, high-level subjects are able to solve problems in a structured and detailed sequence, while subjects in the medium category are able to solve problems by writing down the solution steps in detail but there are still errors in their calculations and the low category is not yet able to solve them well.

Augmented Reality Media as a Solution to Improve Students' Understanding of Three-Dimensional Material

2024-11-30T18:33:17+00:00

Difficulties in learning three-dimensional geometry often arise because students have difficulty imagining the shape of a geometric figure in real terms, while teachers face challenges in explaining the abstract concept. The low understanding of students towards this material is caused by the abstract nature of three-dimensional geometry and the ineffective use of learning media. Teachers tend to use simple media, such as whiteboards and simple sketches, without innovation to visualize concepts more concretely, such as distance or angles in geometric figures. Along with the development of technology, Android-based augmented reality has become a potential solution for visualizing three-dimensional objects interactively. This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness of augmented reality (AR)-based learning media on three-dimensional geometry material for grade XII students at SMA Negeri 15 Makassar. AR was developed using Unity and Vuforia, and integrated into the 2013 curriculum with the Plomp method as a development model. Testing was carried out to measure the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of this learning media. The results of the study showed that AR media is valid for learning, proven to be practical in classroom implementation, and effective in improving students' understanding of three-dimensional material. This AR media received positive responses from students and teachers, achieving a classical completion percentage of 85.19% on the student comprehension ability test, and meeting the effectiveness criteria based on student activities and responses during learning. The main obstacles involved student adaptation to AR technology and access to Android-based devices. This study concluded that AR media can be an innovative and effective solution in overcoming the difficulties of grade XII students at SMA Negeri 15 Makassar in understanding abstract concepts in three-dimensional geometry material.

Effectiveness of Cooperative Script Learning Model on Students' Mathematical Concept Understanding Ability

2024-11-30T18:57:04+00:00

This study aims to describe the mathematical concept understanding ability of students who use and do not use the Cooperative Script learning model, find out the differences between the two, and measure the effectiveness of the model in class VIII SMPN 1 Salomekko. This study used a quantitative approach with an experimental design of Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The research samples were class VIII A as the experimental class (33 students) and class VIII B as the control class (32 students), which were selected through simple random sampling technique. The instrument used was a description question, with data analysis using descriptive statistics and Independent Sample T Test hypothesis testing. The results showed that the Cooperative Script model effectively improved students' mathematical concept understanding ability. In the experimental class, the average score increased from 22.03 to 55.82, while in the control class it increased from 21.03 to 46.19. In addition, there is a significant difference between the average ability of the two classes, which shows the effectiveness of the Cooperative Script model in learning mathematics.

Analysis of Problems in Class X High School Mathematics Textbooks on Trigonometry Material in Terms of HOTS Type

2024-11-30T19:10:13+00:00

This study aims to describe the characteristics and distribution of Higher Order Thinking Skills type questions in class X high school mathematics textbooks on Trigonometry material of the independent curriculum published by Erlangga in terms of indicators of Higher Order Thinking Skills questions based on the revised Bloom Taxonomy. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative to provide an overview of the characteristics and distribution of HOTS questions on trigonometry material contained in class X mathematics textbooks of the independent curriculum, compiled by Drs. B. K. Noormandiri, M.Pd., published by Erlangga. The subject of this research is the question of each comprehension test in chapter 3 in the grade X high school mathematics textbook on trigonometry material. Data collection uses related documents. In this study, an analysis was conducted to describe the characteristics and distribution of questions based on Anderson & Krathwohl's Revised Bloom Taxonomy on Trigonometry material totaling 40 questions. The results showed that the comprehension test questions contained in class X high school mathematics textbooks, especially on Trigonometry material, there were only 4 questions that could be grouped as HOTS questions. These questions are only in the lowest aspect of HOTS, namely at the cognitive level of analyzing (C4). There is no practice question that can be categorized as HOTS questions in the aspect of analyzing (C5) and creating (C6). The questions in the textbook are uneven in supporting students' higher order thinking skills.

The Effect of Mathematical Disposition on Students' Mathematical Reasoning Ability on Two-Variable Linear Equation System Material

2024-11-30T19:29:44+00:00

This study aims to find out: (1) the description of students' mathematical reasoning ability on the material of the two-variable linear equation system, (2) the description of the mathematical reasoning ability of students on the material of the two-variable linear equation system, (3) the influence of mathematical disposition on the mathematical reasoning ability of students on the material of the two-variable linear equation system at SMP Negeri 49 Makassar. This study uses an ex post facto type of research with a quantitative approach. This research was carried out at SMP Negeri 49 Makassar with a population of 136 students in grade VIII which was divided into 5 classes, while the sample from this study amounted to 102 students who were selected using a simple random sampling technique. The instruments used in this study are questionnaires for mathematical dispositions and tests for mathematical reasoning skills. The data analysis techniques used are descriptive statistics and inferential statistics in the form of simple linear regression tests. The results of this study show that (1) the mathematical disposition of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 49 Makassar is in the medium category. (2) the mathematical reasoning ability of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 49 Makassar is in the medium category. (3) Based on the partial hypothesis test for the mathematical disposition variable, the value of t-calculation was obtained. (3,493) >,t-table. (1.98) so that it can be concluded that the mathematical disposition variable has a significant effect on the mathematical reasoning ability of students in the material of the two-variable linear equation system at SMP Negeri 49 Makassar.