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Journal : Academia Open

Gender Differences in Students Misconceptions on Exponentiation Concepts: Perbedaan Gender dalam Miskonsepsi Siswa pada Konsep Bilangan Berpangkat Zilfikri, Muhammad; Kamid, Kamid ⁠; Anggereini, Evita
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13973

Abstract

General Background Misconceptions represent a fundamental issue in mathematics learning that can hinder students’ understanding of advanced concepts, particularly in exponentiation. Specific Background Students frequently experience conceptual errors in exponentiation, including generalization, notation, specialization, and mathematical language, which remain undetected due to limited use of diagnostic assessment. Knowledge Gap Previous practices have not sufficiently applied four-tier diagnostic tests combined with Certainty of Response Index to deeply identify misconceptions and their variation based on gender. Aims This study aims to describe students’ misconceptions in exponentiation concepts through conceptual understanding using a four-tier diagnostic test based on gender. Results The findings revealed that 23 out of 38 students experienced misconceptions, with a higher proportion among male students, characterized by dominance in generalization and symbolic notation errors, while female students tended to show misconceptions in language and conceptual application. Novelty The novelty lies in integrating a four-tier diagnostic test with CRI to uncover misconception characteristics and differentiate cognitive patterns between male and female students in exponentiation material. Implications These results indicate the necessity of gender-adaptive instructional strategies and periodic diagnostic assessment to identify misconceptions and design targeted learning interventions for improving conceptual understanding. HIGHLIGHTS • Higher misconception proportion observed among male learners compared to female learners• Distinct cognitive patterns identified between symbolic reasoning and language-based understanding• Diagnostic assessment reveals varied categories of conceptual misunderstanding KEYWORDS Misconceptions; Exponentiation; Four-Tier Diagnostic Test; Conceptual Understanding; Gender
Co-Authors -, Maison .Muswita, Muswita Adek Fujika Afreni Hamidah Agustyn, Amanda Rya Ahmad Syarief Ramadhani Aina, Selia Ali Sadikin Anattri, Lega Aprizal Lukman Asdenafika, Febilia Asni Johari Asrial Aswan, Dara Mutiara Azhary, Idral Taufiq Azzahra, Miftahul Zannah Bambang Hariyadi BT Yosi Olda Fionika Budiarti, Retni S Budiarti, Retni S Budiarti, Retni Sulistyoning Charolin Aprilia Damris Muhammad Dara Mutiara Aswan Desi Puspita Sari Dewi Iriani Dodo Tomi Efni Roza Julia L Ema Faorika Ervan Johan Wicaksana Febiola, Nasha Fionika, BT Yosi Olda Gayatri, Adinda Kinantia Gusti Ayu Muthia Gusti Ayu Muthia Haerul Pathoni, Haerul Harlis Harlis Harlis Harlis Hasanah, Zulfa Hermaya, Intan Ihwan Fauzi Saputra Ilham Falani Indah, Cahaya Ine Tentia Isnaini Chasanah Jodion Siburian Junia, Resy Kamid, Kamid Kamid, Kamid ⁠ Khairul Mustopa Khusnelia, Jeni Koiriah, Miftahul Linda Wati M Erick Sanjaya Made Putra Irawan Maheni Maheni Meilin, Meilin Meri Mustika Mia Aina Mia Aina Miftahul Koiriah Muhaimin Muhaimin Muhammad Rusdi Muhammad Rusdi Muhtadin Muhtadin Mulya, Yonata Wira Munadi Munadi Muswita Muswita Mutiara Aswan, Dara Nainggolan, Rina Aprianti Napitu, Priska Enjelina Naswir, Muhammad Natalia, Desfaur Nazarudin Neni Marsolina Nizlel Huda Nursafitri, Dina Esty patmi, patmi Perni Juliansih Putri, Dea Abyanti Qurrota’Aini, Nasywa Rahmadaniati, Wulan Ramadhani, Amanda Riskina Relji Brahim Retni S Budiarti Retni S. Budiarti Retni Sulistyoning Budiarti Revis Asra Revis Asra Reza Elsinta Utami Rina Aprianti Nainggolan Risnita Risnita Risnita Risnita Risnita Risnita Sampurna, Ratu Sanjaya, M Erick Saparuddin Saparuddin Shopyan Hadi Siti Karlina Sari Soedjatmiko sri indriani harianja Sri Purwaningsih Sukmawati Prabowo Putri Sulton Nawawi Sumadi Sumadi Syafitri, Viola Amelia Syaiful Syaiful TATI NURHAYATI Tommy, Muhamad Tri Nurjanah Upik Yelianti Venty Emma Chahyanti Vinanda Zulfira Wati, Elka Indra Wendra Priatama Winda Amthari Winda Dwi Kartika, Winda Dwi Wulandari, Triah wulansari eka nanda Yeliyanti, Upik Yulanda, Vera Yuni Ahda Yusnaidar, Yusnaidar Zahara Citra Zahrani, Salyabila Zilfikri, Muhammad Zuli Lailatul Fajriah