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Effectiveness of the MathShark Application in Enhancing Students’ Problem-Solving Skills in Exponent Learning: A STEM-Integrated Approach Sofiana, Inaz Iffarani; Shodikin, Ali
Journal of Mathematical Pedagogy (JoMP) Vol. 7 No. 1: December 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jomp.v7n1.p35-42

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Learning exponent concepts remains challenging for middle school students, particularly in developing problem-solving skills. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the MathShark game-based application integrated with a STEM approach compared to conventional mathematics instruction. A quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group was employed. The participants consisted of two groups of middle school students: an experimental group using the MathShark application and a control group receiving traditional instruction. Data were collected through problem-solving tests and analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test. The results indicated a significant improvement in students’ problem-solving skills in the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that integrating game-based applications within a STEM framework has a positive effect on students’ understanding of exponent concepts and their problem-solving abilities.
Co-Authors Ali Shodikin