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Journal : Rangkiang Mathematics Journal

The The Effect of the Discovery Learning Model with Student Worksheets on Students’ Mathematical Concept Comprehension Ability Comprehension Ability Rahma, Siti; Murtafiah; Anaguna, Nursyam
Rangkiang Mathematics Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Rangkiang Mathematics Journal
Publisher : Department of Mathematics, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/rmj.v4i1.78

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Mathematical concept comprehension is essential in learning mathematics. However, students’ comprehension of mathematical concepts is still low. This research aims to determine the effect of the discovery learning model with student worksheets on students’ mathematical concept comprehension ability. The method used in this research is quantitative. The type of research is a quasi-experimental design. Two classes were selected as the research sample using the simple random sampling technique. The instruments used in this research are a test of mathematical concept comprehension abilities and observation sheets of learning implementation. The data analysis techniques used in this research were descriptive analysis and inferential analysis (Independent Sample T-Test). Based on the data analysis results, the research shows that the discovery learning model with student worksheets positively affects students’ mathematical concept comprehension ability. This research implies that discovery learning with students' worksheets can be an effective alternative to improve students’ comprehension of mathematical concepts in classroom practice.
Analysis of Students' Critical Thinking Skills in Learning Mathematics as Seen in The Face of Mathematics Anxiety Tandaria, Tandaria; Tadjuddin, Nur Fahri; Anaguna, Nursyam
Rangkiang Mathematics Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Rangkiang Mathematics Journal
Publisher : Department of Mathematics, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/rmj.v4i2.80

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The problems found in SMP Negeri 4 Majene are low critical thinking skills, excessive mathematical anxiety of students, students often feel heart palpitations and cold sweats. The purpose of this study is to analyze students' critical thinking skills in mathematics learning in terms of mathematical anxiety. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research. The subjects of this study were 26 students of class VII. A of SMP Negeri 4 Majene consisting of 17 female students and 9 male students. Then, 9 subjects were selected who had high, medium, and low mathematical anxiety categories using purposive sampling techniques. The instruments used were a mathematical anxiety questionnaire, a test of students' critical thinking abilities, and interview guidelines. This study shows that students with low mathematical anxiety categories are better than students with medium and high mathematical anxiety categories. So, it can be concluded that students with low mathematical anxiety have higher critical thinking abilities than students with moderate levels of mathematical anxiety, and students with moderate levels of mathematical anxiety have higher critical thinking abilities than students with high levels of mathematical anxiety.