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Analyzing Students' Numeracy Skills in Personal Context Problems: A Study of the Minimum Competency Assessment (MCA) Noviani, Julia; Wahyuni, Septia; Khairani, Anisah; Ulfa, Mahfudzah
Prisma Sains : Jurnal Pengkajian Ilmu dan Pembelajaran Matematika dan IPA IKIP Mataram Vol. 13 No. 3: July 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/j-ps.v13i3.15262

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This study addresses the gap in understanding how personal context influences students' numeracy skills, particularly in the context of the Minimum Competency Assessment (MCA) in Indonesia. The research problem centers on the challenge of engaging students with numeracy tasks that are not only mathematically relevant but also relatable to their personal experiences. While the MCA assesses mathematical reasoning and problem-solving, students often struggle to apply these skills to real-world scenarios, particularly when the context of the problems is unfamiliar or disconnected from their daily lives. This study aims to analyze the numeracy skills of eighth-grade students in solving problems with a personal context within the Minimum Competency Assessment (MCA). The study employed a mixed-methods design, integrating both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were analyzed using content validity analysis (Aiken's V) and inter-rater reliability (Cohen's Kappa) to assess the validity and consistency of the MCA questions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the students' numeracy scores. For qualitative analysis, semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore students' reasoning and problem-solving strategies. The triangulation of data from the MCA tests and interviews provided a comprehensive understanding of how students engaged with mathematical problems and applied their numeracy skills in real-world contexts. A total of 17 eighth-grade students were selected, and three students from each numeracy category; high, medium, and low were chosen using a categorization method based on standard deviation. Results showed that students with high numeracy abilities demonstrated effective problem-solving and reasoning skills, while students with medium and low numeracy abilities struggled with complex problems and real-world applications. The study suggests that while personal context can enhance student engagement, its effectiveness depends on a solid foundation in numeracy skills. The findings recommend a balanced approach in teaching, strengthening foundational skills alongside contextualized learning. In conclusion, while the personal context in MCA increases student engagement and relevance, particularly among high-performing students, its effectiveness is contingent on a solid foundation in basic numeracy skills. A balanced approach that strengthens basic numeracy skills while incorporating personal contexts is necessary to foster critical thinking and effective application of mathematics across all ability levels.
Metacognitive Profile of Students Who Play Chess in Solving Mathematics Problems Bahri, Syaiful; Noviani, Julia; Kurniawati, Annisa Dwi
Juring (Journal for Research in Mathematics Learning) Vol 6, No 3 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24014/juring.v6i3.24721

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Mathematics is the study of patterns, so in chess pattern recognition is very important in problem solving. Chess is a problem-solving instrument and the best way to analyze problem-solving because chess has clear rules in decision making, thus a skilled chess player becomes a good problem solver. Metacognitive activity and problem-solving processes are intimately intertwined. The purpose of this research is to describe the metacognition profiles of students who play chess and students who do not play chess in solving mathematical problems. This research is a qualitative-research. The research subjects in this study were students who could play chess and students who could not play chess. The criteria are students who have participated in chess matches as low as possible at the sub-district level and regularly play chess, while students who cannot play chess are students who do not understand the basics of playing chess. This research carried out in class VIII at a junior high school in Surabaya. The instruments in this study were math ability tests, problem-solving tests and interview guidelines. The data collection procedure was carried out by giving students a math problem-solving test and interviews. The data analysis technique in this study was carried out in the following steps; transcribing the subject's answers, examining the subject's answer data from interviews, data reduction, data categories, analyzing students' metacognition profiles, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study stated that the metacognitive abilities in solving problems of chess students were better than those of non-chess students. The ES subject achieved 80% of metacognitive activity indicators, while the MI subject only achieved 54.25% of metacognitive activity indicators.
Analisis kesulitan siswa SMA dalam menyelesaikan soal hots menggunakan metode two-tier tes Ahmad, Nurul Qomariyah; Noviani, Julia; Sari, Anita Permata
Jurnal Math Educator Nusantara: Wahana Publikasi Karya Tulis Ilmiah di Bidang Pendidikan Matematika Vol 9 No 2 (2023): Jurnal Math Educator Nusantara
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika, Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29407/jmen.v9i2.20822

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High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) are high-order thinking skills that should be owned and improved by Indonesian students to catch up with other countries, especially in the field of mathematics. This study aims to identify and describe students' difficulties in solving HOTS questions through the two-tier test method at MAN 3 Aceh Tengah. This research is a qualitative-research with document data sources on test answers, questionnaires, and interviews. The research subjects in this study were 3 subjects from class XII at MAN 3 Central Aceh. Analysis of the validity of the data used triangulation techniques, namely identifying and describing the difficulties faced by students when solving HOTS questions by analyzing the results of test answers, questionnaires and interviews. The results of the research show specifically and descriptively that students when solving analyzing indicator questions feel anxious, lack self-confidence and are unable to process information into the form of solving mathematics. In the evaluating indicator, students are not sure they can solve the questions given. So that students fail to understand the concept of solving the problems presented. Meanwhile, in the creating indicator, students still have difficulty developing their own ideas. In the indicator of creating, students are only monotonous in what the teacher teaches, without developing their creativity to solve the given problem.