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METODE PEMBELAJARAN BRAIN-BASED LEARNING DENGAN STRATEGI KONSTRUKTIVISME MENINGKATKAN PENALARAN MATEMATIS SISWA Muh Sahidun; Muchamad Sobri Sungkar
SIGMA: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN MATEMATIKA Vol. 18 No. 1: Juni 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/38g4w022

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Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi rendahnya penalaran matematis siswa akibat metode konvensional yang kurang aktif serta belum mengoptimalkan potensi kerja otak dan pembentukan pengetahuan secara mandiri. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis peningkatan kemampuan penalaran matematis siswa melalui penerapan metode brain-based learning berbasis konstruktivisme. Metode: Menggunakan desain eksperimen semu (quasi-experiment), melibatkan 58 siswa. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan tes penalaran matematis mencakup indikator pengenalan pola dan manipulasi matematika. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji Independent Sample T-test, uji Paired Sample T-test, dan uji N-gain guna mengukur tingkat kemampuan penalaran matematis siswa.  Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kelas eksperimen mengalami peningkatan rata-rata signifikan 15,65 (Sig. 0,000), melampaui kelas kontrol (6,65). Uji N-gain membuktikan efektivitas brain-based learning mencapai 44,11%, jauh mengungguli kelas kontrol yang hanya 18,17%. Simpulan:  Penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa sinergi lingkungan berbasis kerja otak dan konstruksi pengetahuan mandiri signifikan meningkatkan penalaran matematis. Implikasinya, Brain-Based Learning menjadi solusi praktis bagi pendidik untuk mentransformasi pembelajaran konvensional menjadi lebih dinamis, sekaligus melatih siswa memecahkan masalah secara sistematis, aktif, dan mandiri.
Optimizing Mathematical Problem-Solving Skills through Brain-Based Learning: A Neuro-Pedagogical Perspective Muh Sahidun
Journal of Multidisciplinary Sustainability Asean Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/ijmsa.v3i1.3413

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Background. Mathematical problem-solving requires complex cognitive processes that integrate reasoning, executive function, and emotional regulation. Persistent gaps in students’ performance suggest that conventional instructional approaches often fail to align with the brain’s natural learning mechanisms. Purpose. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Brain-Based Learning (BBL) in optimizing mathematical problem-solving skills from a neuro-pedagogical perspective. Method. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was employed involving 64 Grade 8 students divided into experimental and control groups. The intervention was conducted over eight weeks and integrated neuroscience-informed strategies emphasizing emotional safety, multisensory engagement, distributed practice, and metacognitive reflection. Data were collected through validated problem-solving tests, working memory assessments, and mathematics anxiety questionnaires. Results. Inferential statistical analyses revealed significant improvements in problem-solving performance in the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.001), with large effect sizes. Working memory capacity increased and mathematics anxiety significantly decreased among students exposed to Brain-Based Learning strategies. The findings indicate that neuro-aligned instructional design enhances both cognitive processing and affective readiness, leading to substantial gains in higher-order mathematical reasoning. Conclusion. The study concludes that Brain-Based Learning provides an evidence-based pedagogical framework capable of optimizing mathematical problem-solving performance in contemporary classrooms.