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The effect of inquiry learning models on students' acquisition and improvement of mathematical critical thinking skills in trigonometric comparison material Primadiana, Anneke; Priatna, Bambang Avip; Wahyudin, Wahyudin
Jurnal Fundadikdas (Fundamental Pendidikan Dasar) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): July
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/fundadikdas.v8i2.13417

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The study aimed to analyze the effect of the inquiry learning model on students' acquisition and improvement of mathematical critical thinking skills. The method used was a quasi-experiment with a pretest-posttest control group design, involving 68 students from X  State High School 1 Pagai Utara Sletan (34 students in the experimental class and 34 students in the control class). Data were collected through a mathematical critical thinking ability test on trigonometric comparison material, then analyzed using a t-test with SPSS. The results showed p = 0.006, indicating a significant difference between the effects of the inquiry-based learning model and conventional learning on students' mathematical critical thinking skills. Furthermore, the n-gain analysis showed p = 0.004, indicating that both the inquiry-based learning model and the conventional learning model influenced improvements in students' mathematical critical thinking skills. These findings demonstrate that the inquiry-based learning model is more effective in developing mathematical critical thinking. This study recommends the implementation of inquiry as an alternative learning strategy, particularly for mathematics topics requiring in-depth analysis.
Mathematics anxiety in schools: An analysis of causes and possible strategies based on evidence from teachers and students Primadiana, Anneke; Martadiputra, Bambang Avip Priatna; Herman, Tatang
Jurnal Absis: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika dan Matematika Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Absis
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Pasir Pengaraian

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30606/absis.v9i1.4171

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Mathematics anxiety is a psychological condition that affects students’ learning processes and is characterized by feelings of anxiety, tension, or fear when dealing with mathematics. This study aims to analyze the causes of students’ mathematics anxiety and identify possible strategies to address it based on evidence from students and teachers. This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design, supported by descriptive data from a mathematics anxiety questionnaire. The participants were 39 students from Class XI F at SMAN 17 Bandung, with six students selected for interviews based on their anxiety levels. Data were collected through the Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale (MARS) questionnaire, semi-structured interviews with students and teachers, and classroom observations. The questionnaire data were analyzed descriptively, while interview and observation data were analyzed thematically. The results showed that 66.67% of students experienced moderate anxiety, 25.64% experienced low anxiety, and 7.69% experienced high anxiety. The dominant indicator was cognitive disturbance at 59%, followed by negative attitudes toward mathematics at 58% and somatic symptoms at 54%. The factors causing mathematics anxiety included internal factors, such as insufficient mastery of prerequisite material, learning style, and fear of making mistakes, as well as external factors, such as fast-paced learning, curriculum pressure, peer competition, and parental expectations. The possible strategies to reduce mathematics anxiety include cognitive support through self-regulated learning and heterogeneous group learning, emotional support through positive affirmation and collaborative learning, and pedagogical adaptations through multimodal learning, remedial instruction, and constructivist approaches. These findings highlight the importance of integrating psychological and pedagogical support to reduce mathematics anxiety in school mathematics learning.