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Effectiveness of The Kumon Method In Improving Mathematical Problem-Solving Abilities Sastra, Dela Zelinka; Rahman, Andhika; W, Wahyunengsih
Socius: Jurnal Penelitian Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial Vol 3, No 1 (2025): Agustus
Publisher : Penerbit Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15831246

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This study aims to explore how effective the Kumon method is in enhancing students’ abilities to solve mathematical problems, based on an in-depth analysis of existing literature.  Employing thematic document analysis, three contemporary Indonesian scholarly articles were scrutinized to investigate the effects of the Kumon method on educational outcomes, autonomous learning practices, and logical reasoning abilities. The results show that the Kumon teaching methodology significantly improves students’ understanding of mathematical principles, enhances self-management skills and fosters an independent attitude in the learning environment, and improves academic achievement. Nevertheless, the inherent repetitive characteristics of the program and the constrained avenues for peer interaction may detrimentally influence students’ motivation and levels of engagement. Empirical data shows that although Kumon effectively develops basic mathematics skills, it is better to apply a learning approach that involves interaction and cooperation, so that learning is more tailored to the needs of each student. This finding has significant implications for educators and curriculum designers in formulating organized and student-centered mathematics teaching 
Artificial Intelligence in the Thought of Imam al-Ash‘ari Rahman, Andhika; Abd. Rahman Hamid; Muhammad Akmansyah; Muslimin
Al-Iftah: Journal of Islamic studies and society Vol 6 No 1 (2025): Al-Iftah: Journal of Islamic studies and society
Publisher : IAIN Parepare

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35905/aliftah.v6i1.14057

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In everyday language, AI is not considered mute because it can produce speech; however, from the perspective of kalam, the presence of kalam nafsi is required to negate muteness. The research problem, which centers on the distinction in the meaning of muteness, gives rise to three main issues to be analyzed: (1) the possibility of qualia in AI, (2) AI’s potential to speak, and (3) the source of the grammatical utterances generated by AI. This study is descriptive and qualitative in nature, employing a literature review method. The results of this study reveal three key findings: first, AI does not possess qualia; second, AI is essentially a mute subject that only produces speech mechanically; and third, the source of AI’s utterances is its designer. Theoretically, this research expands the concept of kalam in Imam al-Ash‘ari’s thought, which was previously focused solely on God, toward the domain of created beings in this case, AI. Practically, this study shifts our linguistic perspective by highlighting that the AI we converse with is a mute subject, whereas a mute human being actually possesses inner speech. Keywords: . AI, Imam al-Ash‘ari, Muteness, Kalam, Qualia