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ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS MISCONCEPTIONS IN SOLVING QUADRATIC INEQUALITIES: A CASE STUDY IN THE INFORMATICS STUDY PROGRAM Devita, Dewi; Erdriani, Deby; Marhayati, Laila
Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Regular Issue (In Progress)
Publisher : STKIP Pesisir Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34125/jmp.v11i1.1384

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Strong mathematical foundations are crucial for informatics students, yet they frequently encounter difficulties with foundational topics such as quadratic inequalities, revealing a significant disconnect between procedural competence and conceptual understanding. This study investigates the nature and origins of misconceptions in solving quadratic inequalities among informatics students, using Vergnaud’s Theory of Conceptual Fields as an analytical framework. A qualitative case study was conducted with 28 students from an Informatics Study Program. Data were collected through triangulation, including analysis of written solutions to five inequality problems and a self-report questionnaire featuring Likert-scale and open-ended questions. The analysis followed four stages: error identification, frequency profiling, cognitive scheme analysis, and representational analysis. Findings indicate that the most common errors were procedural, notably incorrect sign reversal when multiplying or dividing by a negative number (46.4% reported high difficulty) and misdetermining solution intervals for perfect square inequalities (39.3%). Conceptual errors were linked to underdeveloped cognitive schemes, especially in connecting critical points to interval testing and translating contextual problems into mathematical symbols.
Efektivitas Modul Ajar Kalkulus berbantuan GeoGebra untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Teknik Informatika Devita, Dewi; Erdriani, Deby; Marhayati, Laila
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 12 No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v12i2.13872

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This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a GeoGebra-assisted calculus teaching module in improving students’ mathematical learning outcomes. The research employed a One-Group Pretest–Posttest design using a mixed-methods approach. The participants were 17 Informatics Engineering students enrolled in a calculus course at Universitas Putra Indonesia YPTK Padang during the 2025/2026 academic year. Quantitative data were obtained from pretest and posttest scores, while qualitative data were collected through student response questionnaires regarding the use of the teaching module. The quantitative data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ mathematical abilities, with the average score increasing from 58.33 (pretest) to 93.11 (posttest), and the statistical test confirming a significant difference (p = 0.001). Furthermore, the N-Gain analysis indicated an improvement of 83%, which falls into the very effective category based on Hake’s criteria. These findings conclude that the GeoGebra-assisted calculus teaching module is significantly effective in enhancing students’ mathematical abilities and learning outcomes, supporting the implementation of technology-enhanced learning in higher education to promote quality education.