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Journal : Mathematics Education Journal

Validation of Mathematics Test to Assess Polytechnic Students' Problem Solving Shida, Nurul; Abdullah, Abdul Halim; Osman, Sharifah; Ismail, Norulhuda
Mathematics Education Journal Vol. 17 No. 2 (2023): Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika
Publisher : Universitas Sriwijaya in collaboration with Indonesian Mathematical Society (IndoMS)

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Mathematics education and problem-solving are inseparable due to the significance of solving problems with educational implications. This study aims to describe the process of developing and validating a test that measures problem-solving skills in Integral Calculus. This study is done to identify traces of the intended strategy in the answers, style, and quality of the student's responses. Data collection techniques were carried out through mathematical tests using problem-solving questions. The difficulty index, discrimination index, and reliability were calculated to analyze the data for each problem-solving instrument. Based on expert reviews, evaluations, and data analysis tests, five valid problem-solving instrument items with a discrimination index greater than 0.30 and Cronbach's alpha reliability greater than 0.60 have been developed. Therefore, it can be concluded that the developed maths test questions can enhance the problem-solving skills of Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic students. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22342/jpm.17.2.20171.265-278
The Impact of Ethnomathematics Activities Using Zapin and Kuda Kepang Dances on Students' Academic Achievement and Appreciation of Isometric Transformations Abdullah, Abdul Halim; Zakaria, Mohamad Ikram; Mokhtar, Mahani; Khairuddin, Nur Khairina; Mohamad Rasol, Nur Izzah Atirah; Hanafi, Nurul Hazreen; Suhaimee, Nurul Rabiatul Adawiyah; Syahri, Indawan; Antoni; Apriana; Rini Susanti; Yuliarni
Mathematics Education Journal Vol. 19 No. 2 (2025): Mathematics Education Journal
Publisher : Universitas Sriwijaya in collaboration with Indonesian Mathematical Society (IndoMS)

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Cultural integration in education has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. However, the specific impact of cultural integration on mathematics education, particularly in relation to students' academic achievement and their appreciation of mathematical beauty, has not been thoroughly examined. This study explores the effects of a teaching module that integrates Zapin and Kuda Kepang dances with isometric transformations on these outcomes. Using a quasi-experimental design, the research involved 60 Form Two students from Johor Bahru, divided into treatment and control groups. The module was implemented over five weeks, with data collected through academic performance tests, questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews. Independent t-tests and Mann-Whitney U tests (conducted using SPSS version 21) revealed significant improvements in academic achievement and appreciation of mathematical beauty among students in the treatment group. Thematic analysis of interview data further revealed increased motivation, interest, and emotional connection to mathematics. These findings highlight the potential of integrating cultural elements into mathematics education to foster deeper engagement and academic success, emphasizing the need for innovative teaching approaches in secondary education.