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The Effect of Think Pair Check Model on Students Understanding of Mathematical Concepts in Terms of Cognitive Style Yerizon Yerizon; Farhani Farhani; Hendra Syarifuddin; Nor’ain Mohd Tajudin
Didaktik Matematika Vol 7, No 1 (2020): Jurnal Didaktik Matematika
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/jdm.v7i1.14932

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This quasi-experimental research aims to determine the effect of Think Pair Check (TPC) learning models on understanding of mathematical concepts in terms of cognitive style. A purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 54 students from a junior high school in Patamuan sub-district, Indonesia. The data were obtained from mathematical concept understanding tests and Group Embedded Figure Test (GEFT) to determine students' cognitive styles. Data were analyzed using t-test. The findings indicated that students who learned using TPC method had a better understanding of concepts than those learning using the conventional model. Furthermore, the TPC learning model positively influenced the understanding of mathematical concepts of students with the Field Independent cognitive style but had no influence on students with the Field Dependent cognitive style. Therefore, the TPC learning model can be used to improve the understanding of mathematical concepts, especially for students with the Field Independent cognitive style.
MENELUSURI KESULITAN MAHASISWA DALAM PEMBUKTIAN MATEMATIS PADA PERKULIAHAN PENGANTAR ANALISIS REAL Dewi Murni; Yerizon Yerizon; Ahmad Fauzan; Elita Zusti Jamaan; I Made Arnawa; Helma Helma
EDU-MAT: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika Vol 13, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/edumat.v13i2.22776

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Pembuktian matematis merupakan elemen kunci dalam pendidikan matematika tingkat lanjut dan menjadi fokus utama dalam perkuliahan Pengantar Analisis Real. Namun, banyak mahasiswa mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep dasar, menghubungkan definisi dengan teorema, serta menyusun pembuktian secara runtut, sehingga memengaruhi penguasaan mereka terhadap mata kuliah ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan menelusuri kesulitan mahasiswa dalam memahami soal pembuktian, melaksanakan proses pembuktian, dan menarik kesimpulan dari hasil pembuktian. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode campuran (mixed methods), yang menggabungkan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian adalah satu kelas mahasiswa Jurusan Matematika, Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika, FMIPA, Universitas Negeri Padang yang menempuh mata kuliah Pengantar Analisis Real pada semester Januari–Juni 2024, dengan jumlah 35 mahasiswa. Dari jumlah tersebut, enam orang mahasiswa dipilih sebagai responden wawancara. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes soal pembuktian dan lembar wawancara. Data tes (rentang 1-100) dikategorikan dengan nilai 1 sampai dengan 4 berdasarkan rubrik penilaian yang terdapat dalam standar operasional prosedur penilaian UNP. Data wawancara dianalisis menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada proses pembuktian diperoleh kesulitan mahasiswa: dalam memahami soal pembuktian sebanyak 44,83%, dalam melaksanakan pembuktian sebanyak 52,49%, dan dalam membuat kesimpulan hasil pembuktian sebanyak 65,52%. Analisis jawaban mahasiswa menunjukkan bahwa kesulitan utama terletak pada: kesalahan memahami premis soal, penggunaan definisi irisan yang tidak benar, penyusunan argumen pembuktian yang tidak sistematis, serta penarikan kesimpulan yang tidak didasarkan pada langkah-langkah yang benar. Kata kunci: pembuktian matematis, analisis real, kesulitan mahasiswa. Abstract: Mathematical proof is a key element in advanced mathematics education and is the main focus of the Introduction to Real Analysis course. However, many students experience difficulties in understanding basic concepts, connecting definitions to theorems, and constructing proofs coherently, thus affecting their mastery of this course. This study aims to explore students' difficulties in understanding proof problems, carrying out the proof process, and drawing conclusions from the proof results. The type of research used is a mixed methods study, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. The subjects were a class of 35 students from the Mathematics Department, Mathematics Education Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Padang State University, who took the Introduction to Real Analysis course in the January–June 2024 semester. Of these, six students were selected as interview respondents. The instruments used were a proof test and an interview sheet. Test data (range 1–100) were categorized with a score of 1 to 4 based on the assessment rubric contained in the UNP assessment standard operating procedures. Interview data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of the study showed that in the proof process, students found difficulties: in understanding the proof questions as much as 44.83%, in carrying out the proof as much as 52.49%, and in drawing conclusions from the proof results as much as 65.52%. Analysis of student answers showed that the main difficulties lay in: misunderstanding the question premise, using incorrect intersection definitions, compiling unsystematic proof arguments, and drawing conclusions that were not based on correct steps. Keywords: mathematical proff; real analysis; student struggles; proof construction
Kajian Etnomatematika pada Makanan Tradisional Minangkabau (Studi Kasus pada Lamang, Kue Basung, Onde-Onde, dan Kue Mangkuak) Muhammad Fachri Muslim; Arnellis Arnellis; Ahmad Fauzan; Yerizon Yerizon
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 7 (2025): July
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i7.11256

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This study addresses the limited exploration of mathematical concepts embedded in Minangkabau traditional food practices, despite their potential to support culturally relevant mathematics learning. The research aims to identify and describe the ethnomathematical elements found in the preparation of four traditional foods: lamang, basung cake, onde-onde, and mangkuak cake. A qualitative approach was employed using ethnographic and case study methods. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with traditional food makers, visual documentation, and supporting literature. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis combined with mathematical and geometric identification techniques to uncover measurement, proportional reasoning, and geometric structures. The findings reveal that traditional food preparation integrates various mathematical concepts, including ratios, volume and weight measurement, symmetry, cylindrical and conical geometry, and time estimation. These concepts appear in ingredient measurement, shaping techniques, folding patterns, and cooking management, although practitioners apply them intuitively without formal notation. The study concludes that Minangkabau culinary practices represent rich sources of ethnomathematical knowledge that can be integrated into mathematics education. This integration has the potential to enhance meaningful learning, connect mathematics with students’ cultural experiences, and support the preservation of local heritage.