Romaulika Situmorang
Universitas Negeri Medan

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THE IMPROVEMENT OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' MATHEMATICAL REPRESENTATION ABILITY THROUGH DEEP LEARNING ASSISTED BY DESMOS ON THE TOPIC OF TWO-VARIABLE LINEAR EQUATION SYSTEMS (SPLDV) Gusti Magdalena Br. Siburian; Nur Hafizah Nasution; Romaulika Situmorang; Septri Amelia Simamora; Budi Halomoan Siregar
SECONDARY: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Menengah Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51878/secondary.v6i3.11205

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ABSTRACT Mathematical representation skills play a crucial role in enabling students to comprehend, express, and communicate mathematical ideas effectively. However, students’ representation abilities in the topic of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables (SLETV) remain insufficient, indicating the need for more engaging and innovative instructional approaches. This study aimed to examine the effect of a Deep Learning approach supported by Desmos on students’ mathematical representation skills. The novelty of this research lies in integrating Deep Learning principles with the Desmos application in SLETV instruction at the junior high school level. A quasi-experimental method employing a pretest–posttest control group design was implemented. The participants were 30 eighth-grade students from SMP IT Permata Hati Tebing Tinggi, divided into an experimental group and a control group. Data were collected through mathematical representation tests administered before and after the intervention and analyzed using normality, homogeneity, and Independent Samples t-tests. The findings revealed that the experimental group achieved a significantly higher posttest mean score than the control group, with t(28) = 16.8 and p < .001. These results indicate that Deep Learning instruction supported by Desmos has a positive and significant impact on enhancing students’ mathematical representation skills in learning SLETV. ABSTRAK Kemampuan representasi matematis merupakan keterampilan penting yang membantu siswa memahami dan mengomunikasikan konsep matematika. Namun, kemampuan tersebut pada materi Sistem Persamaan Linear Dua Variabel (SPLDV) masih relatif rendah sehingga diperlukan pembelajaran yang lebih inovatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh pembelajaran Deep Learning berbantuan Desmos terhadap kemampuan representasi matematis siswa. Kebaruan penelitian terletak pada integrasi pendekatan Deep Learning dan aplikasi Desmos pada pembelajaran SPLDV di tingkat SMP. Penelitian menggunakan metode eksperimen semu dengan desain pretest-posttest control group. Subjek penelitian terdiri atas 30 siswa kelas VIII SMP IT Permata Hati Tebing Tinggi yang dibagi ke dalam kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Data dikumpulkan melalui tes kemampuan representasi matematis sebelum dan sesudah pembelajaran, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan uji normalitas, homogenitas, dan Independent Samples T-Test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata posttest kelas eksperimen lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelas kontrol dengan nilai t(28) = 16,8 dan p < 0,001. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran Deep Learning berbantuan Desmos berpengaruh positif dan lebih efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan representasi matematis siswa pada materi SPLDV.
Improving Understanding of Mathematical Concepts Through Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL): A Case Study at Junior High School 14 Pematangsiantar Putri Nazwa; Dian Elita Apriani; Gusti Magdalena Br. Siburian; Romaulika Situmorang; Septri Amelia Simamora; Yarti Melvina Rambe; Yesnita Aprilia; Budi Halomoan Siregar
Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika (JPM) Vol 11 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika (JPM)
Publisher : Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/jpm.v11i1.23382

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Mathematics learning at the secondary school level plays an important role in fostering a deep understanding of ideas among students. The main purpose of this research is to see how effectively SMP Negeri 14 Pematangsiantar’s students understand mathematical concepts through CTL learning. This research applies a quantitative approach with a true experimental design. The study involved 30 seventh-grade students, divided into an experimental group (15 students of class VII-1) and a control group (15 students of class VII-3). The experimental group received learning with the CTL approach, which incorporated real-life problem-solving activities, discussions, and hands-on contextual exercises related to fractions. Meanwhile, the control group was taught using the expository method. Both groups were given a pre-test and post-test to measure the improvement of learning outcomes. The control group had an average post-test score of 54.00, while the experimental group had a significantly higher score of 90.33 (p < 0.001). Data were analyzed using an independent sample t-test, which confirmed that the difference in post-test scores between the two groups was statistically significant. The findings indicated that the CTL approach significantly improved students' conceptual understanding. The practical implications of this study suggest that integrating contextual learning strategies into mathematics instruction can enhance students’ ability to comprehend abstract concepts, particularly fractions. The findings of this study support the CTL approach as an effective and recommended instructional strategy for improving students' conceptual understanding of fractions. Implementing this approach can contribute to more engaging and meaningful mathematics education at the secondary school level.