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Attitude towards learning school geometry: an exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis in the Nigerian context Muhammad Nasiru Hassan; Muhammad Ammar Naufal; Abdul Halim Abdullah
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 20, No 1: February 2026
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v20i1.23545

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Attitude is a critical factor influencing students’ success in learning geometry and mathematics, which has been a subject of global interest in educational research. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable instrument to measure students’ attitudes toward learning geometry in Nigeria, based on the affective, behavioral, and cognitive (ABC) model. The instrument was tested on a sample of 100 secondary school students in Nigeria. To ensure its validity, both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were employed. The EFA results indicated a three-factor structure consisting of 20 items, which was further verified through CFA, showing good model fit indices and supporting the instrument’s robustness. The reliability of the instrument was also confirmed, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranging from 0.73 to 0.89, suggesting strong internal consistency across the three attitude components. The findings indicate that the developed instrument is a reliable and valid tool for assessing secondary school students’ attitudes toward geometry, capturing their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive responses to the subject. This study contributes significantly to the field of mathematics education by offering a context-specific tool for measuring attitudes, which could inform the development of more effective teaching strategies tailored to students’ attitudes toward geometry.
TELAAH KRITIS: BUKU MATEMATIKA UNTUK SMA KELAS X (EDISI REVISI 2023) KURIKULUM MERDEKA MATERI ANALISIS DATA Nurfadilah; Kasmawati; Muhammad Ammar Naufal
Afore : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Afore : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika
Publisher : Universitas Nias Raya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57094/afore.v5i2.4865

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This critical review aims to evaluate the Grade X Senior High School Mathematics textbook (2023 Revised Edition) of the Kurikulum Merdeka, specifically on the Data Analysis topic. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method using document analysis to assess various aspects, including the consistency of the conceptual map, the relevance of the material to learning objectives, the essence of the content, and the strengths and weaknesses of the book's substance. The findings indicate that the textbook generally covers the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics and is highly relevant in supporting the development of students' data literacy and interpretation skills through real-life contexts. However, several significant weaknesses were identified, such as a conceptual map structure that is not fully hierarchical and lacks consistent connecting words, the use of unconventional terminology, and learning objectives that do not fully meet the ABCD (Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree) operational criteria. Furthermore, some exercises still tend to emphasize routine calculation procedures rather than deep reasoning, and there is a high dependency on the teacher's ability to facilitate discussions. Based on these findings, it is recommended to revise the systematic structure of the material map, refine the learning objectives to be more measurable, and strengthen content that encourages Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) through technology integration and reflective activities.
Analisis Jenis Kesalahan Siswa Berdasarkan Kriteria Watson Pada Materi Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar Nursalam Nursalam; Suradi Tahmir; Muhammad Ammar Naufal
Venn: Journal of Sustainable Innovation on Education, Mathematics and Natural Sciences Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): MIPA dan dan Pendidikan lingkup MIPA
Publisher : Pusat Studi Bahasa dan Publikasi Ilmiah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53696/venn.v5i4.517

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This is a qualitative descriptive study that aims to describe student errors based on Watson's criteria in flat-sided solid geometry material in grade VIII of SMPN 11 Buton. The subjects of this study were grade VIII students. The technique for determining the research subjects was by administering a diagnostic test to select two high-ability subjects and two moderate-ability subjects. Data collection techniques included administering a diagnostic test, administering a math ability test, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that students with high ability made two errors out of eight Watson criteria: incorrect data errors, incorrect procedures, missing data, missing conclusions, conflicting response levels, indirect manipulation, skill hierarchy problems. In addition to the seven categories above, high-ability students made errors in inappropriate procedures and missing conclusions. This means that high-ability students made errors in determining their final grades and did not write conclusions from their answers. Then, for subjects with low ability, they made 7 types of errors based on Watson's criteria, namely inaccurate data errors, incorrect procedures, missing data, missing conclusions, conflicting response levels, indirect manipulation, and skill hierarchy problems. Subjects with low ability did not make errors in types of errors other than the 7 categories above. This was because the subjects were unable to understand the concept of the problem, were less careful in working on the problem, which impacted the procedure and the results obtained were less accurate.
Co-Authors Abdul Halim Abdullah Abdul Rahman Adnan Ahmad Faisal Ahmad Israk AHMAD ZAKI Ahmad, Asdar Ainun Najwa Akhyar, Andi Muh. Alim Bahri Mahmul Alimuddin Alimuddin Almeyda, Resky Andi Ammar Akrar Andi Asmawati Azis Andi Citra Pratiwi Angri Lismayani Anisa Tajang Jamiluddin Arjun, Uun Ade Asdar Asdar . Aslan Indra Mahananta Asmad, Nurhafifah Aswar Aswar Aswi, Aswi Awi Awi Awi Awi Awi Awi Dassa Awi Dassa, Awi Awi, Awi Ayu Alfina Pratiwi Amar Azwar, Azwar Chatarina Umbul Wahyuni Emi Anggriani Eva Selya Fajar Arwadi Febrianti Khoirunnisa Fitriana Hafid, Nur Aqidah Hamda Hamda Hamzah Upu Haris Hassan, Muhammad Nasiru Hastuty Hisyam Ihsan Hisyam Ihsan Ibrahim Abdullah Alshaye Ibrahim Abdullah Alshaye Iskandar Iskandar Ja'faruddin, Ja'faruddin Jafaruddin Ja’faruddin Jeranah Kasmawati Latif, Lhenny Ardillah Lhenny Ardillah Latif Lidia Aprilia Tangdilintin Lutfiah M. Amirullah M. Amirullah Mannan, Abdul Mansyur Mansyur Mardin Mardin, Mardin Masita Alifya Angraini Maulidiyah Ananda Nasrul Mohd Salleh Abu Muh. Fadhil Muh. Rezky Budi Santoso Muhammad Ikram Muhammad Ikram Muhammad Isbar Pratama Muhammad Nasiru Hassan Muhammad Nur Akbar Syah Muhammad Saddang Muhammad Yusuf Muhammad, Fadhel Nabil, Zaky An Nasir, Norma Novia Fridayanti Novianti, Gita Eka Nur Anisa Syam Nurfadilah Nurfadillah Nurfadillah Nurfadillah Nurfadya, Masyta Nurhaliza, Ratih Nurhana Nurhana Nursalam Nursalam NURUL HIDAYAH Nurwahidah Obeng, Sharifah Nasriah Wan Pratiwi, Andi Citra Putri Anugrah Wanti Putri Regina Pratiwi Rahman, Abdul Rahmawati Ramdhani, Nurfitriah Rifka Adriani Aswar risaldi, risaldi Riswansyah Rondiyah Rondiyah Rosiani Feti Thanelab Nope Ruslan Ruslan Rusli Saddang, Muhammad Sahid Sahid Samsuddin, Auliaul Fitrah Satrina, Satrina Selpiana, Selpiana Sharifah Osman Sitti Masyitah Meliyana R. Sukarna Sukarna Sutamrin Sutamrin Sutamrin Sutamrin Sutamrin, Sutamrin Syahid, Nurul Khatimah Syamsunardi, Syamsunardi Tahmir, Suradi Umar Bin Makka Lanye Uun Ade Arjun Wahidah Sanusi Wahidin Ashari, Nur Yusuf Saputra Zahrah, Fadliyah Zainal, Zaid Zaky An Nabil