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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)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22342/mej.v19i2.pp299-322

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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.
Project-Based Learning in Mathematics Classrooms: How It Improves Students' Problem-Solving Skills Purnomo, Heri; Abdullah, Abdul Halim; Afnia, Pangestika Nur; Shiddieqy, Abdullah Ash
JMPM: Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika Vol 10 No 1 (2025): March - August 2025
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Pesantren Tinggi Darul Ulum Jombang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26594/jmpm.v10i1.5590

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The aim of this research is to determine whether Project-Based Learning (PjBL) affects middle school students' ability to solve mathematical problems during the learning process. This research is mix-method research with explanatory sequential design, namely the data is analyzed quantitatively first and continued with descriptive qualitative analysis. The results of the test indicated a t-value of 2.7354 with a p-value of 0.007751 (which is less than 0.05), signifying a significant difference of the experimental group and the control group after the treatment was applied. PjBL has an influence in improving problem solving of middle school students. Students can identify important elements in a problem, create appropriate problem representations, use relevant knowledge and skills to solve problems, and are able to interpret relevant results and conclusions. This study suggests that PjBL provides an impact on meaningful learning experiences and in-depth learning.
Project-based environmental module for indigenous students in Malaysia Ee, Low Suan; Ibrahim, Nor Hasniza; Surif, Johari; Abdullah, Abdul Halim; Abdul Talib, Corrienna
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 14, No 3: June 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v14i3.32047

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The removal of forests has become a major challenge for indigenous students in Malaysia called Orang asli. The younger generations of Orang asli need to equip themselves with relevant knowledge to deal with changes within their living environment. However, they faced difficulties during learning such as irrelevant curriculum, lack of materials and inappropriate approaches. A project-based environmental module is constructed which employs the analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate (ADDIE) instructional model with three projects: the construction of habitat, soil acidity and infiltration of pesticides. This study aimed to develop this module and assess its suitability to inculcate scientific attitudes and noble values among the Orang asli primary six students. The data were collected through validation questionnaires that were given to three validators. The data obtained are further analyzed to identify their improvement towards the module. The validation results show that the module is very feasible (85.83%) to be used. Many opine that this module creates a learning experience for them through scientific reasoning, inquiring, cooperating, and decision-making so that they find the relevancy of knowledge in the Orang asli context. The enhancement of this module provides useful educational guidance to learn environmental knowledge from a scientific perspective.
A comparative study of quadrilaterals topic content in mathematics textbooks between Malaysia and South Korea Abdullah, Abdul Halim; Shin, Bomi
Journal on Mathematics Education Vol. 10 No. 3 (2019): Journal on Mathematics Education
Publisher : Universitas Sriwijaya in collaboration with Indonesian Mathematical Society (IndoMS)

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This study compares Malaysian and Korean geometry content in mathematics textbooks to help explain the differences that have been found consistently between the achievement levels of Malaysian and South Korean students in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Studies have shown that the use of textbooks can affect students’ mathematics achievements, especially in the field of geometry. Furthermore, to date, there has been no comparison of geometry content in Malaysian and Korean textbooks. Two textbooks used in the lower secondary education system in Malaysia and South Korea were referred. The topic of quadrilaterals was chosen for comparison, and the topic’s chapter in the South Korean textbook has been translated into English. The findings show four main aspects that distinguish how quadrilaterals are taught between the two countries. These aspects include the composition of quadrilaterals topics, the depth of concept exploration activities, the integration of deductive reasoning in the learning content and the difficulty level of mathematics problems given at the end of the chapter. In this regard, we recommend the Division of Curriculum Development of the Malaysian Ministry of Education reviews the geometry content of mathematics textbook used today to suit the curriculum proven to produce students who excel in international assessments.
Parental involvement in monitoring foundation students’ online learning in Malaysia Geok Shim, George Tan; Abdullah, Abdul Halim
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 14, No 4: August 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v14i4.33116

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This study examined the parental involvement in monitoring their children online learning at foundation level through the parents’ perspectives, challenges and satisfaction. In addition, this study explored the relationship between parent’s perspectives on student’s online learning and parents’ demographic information (number of households, household income, and education level). This study employed a cross-sectional survey design, where a questionnaire was used for data collection. A total of 276 samples were selected randomly from parents who enrolled their children at a foundation center in a selected year. Data of the study were analyzed through descriptive (mean, standard deviation, percentage) and inferential statistics (Sperman’s correlation) using SPSS version 23. The findings of the study showed that majority of the parents have positive perspectives and high satisfactions towards involvement in monitoring foundation students’ online learning at home. The findings also revealed a strong positive correlation between parental perspectives towards involvement in monitoring foundation student’s online learning and household income as well as parents’ education level. The outcome of the study highlighted the parental readiness and awareness in their role in monitoring students’ online learning in tertiary education level while also providing awareness to educators on its importances and challenges in their online learning classes.
The Effect of Dynamic Geometry Software-Based Interactive Media with the RME Approach in Improving Critical Thinking on the Rotation Topic Ramidha, Nur Fitriani; Shodikin, Ali; Abdullah, Abdul Halim
Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif Vol 15, No 3 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jpp.v15i3.pp1640-1652

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The Effect of Interactive Media Based on Dynamic Geometry Software with the RME Approach on Improving Critical Thinking in Rotation Material. Objectives: The goal of this research is to examine the effect of using interactive media on Dynamic Geometry Software (DGS), like GeoGebra, along with the Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) technique in improving students’ critical thinking on the topic of rotation in geometry. Methods: The study used both a quantitative approach and a quasi-experimental approach. There were 38 students from SMA Negeri 1 Olahraga Sidoarjo in East Java who took part in this study. The experimental class and the control class consist of 19 students each. The experimental group learned with GeoGebra-based interactive media and the RME method, while the control group learned more traditionally without technology and the RME method. A set of validated test questions was administered before and after the intervention to measure students’ critical thinking skills. Results: There was a significant difference between the two groups’ critical thinking skills. Students in the experimental class were much better at understanding, evaluating, and thinking about geometric rotation problems than students in the control class. Combining GeoGebra and RME helped students understand how rotation works in real life and made them more interested, active, and better at understanding, exploring, and using it in a meaningful way. Conclusion: The RME method and GeoGebra helped students think critically about geometry, especially rotation. These results support the idea that using technology in a way that makes learning mathematics more meaningful, like RME, can help students think more deeply. Teachers should think about using these kinds of strategies to help their students learn mathematics better. Keywords: critical thinking, geogebra, quasi-experimental, RME, rotation.
Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers’ Responses to Mathematics Word Problem with Contradictory Information in Context Saleh, Sitti Fithriani; Mutmainnah, M; Abdullah, Abdul Halim; Baharullah, B; Akbar, Muh.; Mohamad, Nurain Nadhirah
Studies in Learning and Teaching Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): April
Publisher : CV Sinergi Ilmu dan Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46627/silet.v6i1.527

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Most mathematics word problems contain real-life context, but not all are relevant to real-life reality. Despite the mathematical solvability of these problems, their contexts may be contrary to the facts in the real world. This study explored the responses of pre-service mathematics teachers while facing the mathematics word problem containing contradictory information within a real-life context. A total of 48 pre-service mathematics teachers from various cohorts participated in this study. The participants were asked to solve a mathematics word problem that was designed to be solvable mathematically but presented a situation that contradicted to real-life context. The findings reveal that while the participants are adept at mathematical procedures, many did not realize and some were confused by the anomalies within the problem context. Only a few of them recognized the contradictory information and stated that the problem was illogical or impossible. This study specifically explores the gap between mathematical solvability and the relevance of real-world contexts in word problems. Most previous research has primarily focused on pre-service teachers’ ability to solve mathematical problems without examining whether they notice the anomalies in the problem’s context. This study emphasizes raising pre-service mathematics teachers’ awareness of the real-life context in mathematics word problems.