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Integrating Scientific Inquiry in Mathematics Education: Development of a Problem-Based Learning Module to Enhance Mathematical Literacy in Vocational High School Students Ayu Selvia; I Made Arnawa; Arnellis; Yarman
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 9 (2025): September
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i9.12565

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This study aimed to develop a valid, practical, and effective Problem-Based Learning (PBL) mathematics teaching module integrated with scientific inquiry to enhance mathematical literacy among Grade X vocational high school students in a Computer and Network Engineering program. The development followed the Plomp model, comprising preliminary research, prototyping, and assessment phases. Data were collected through expert validation, student and teacher response questionnaires, observations, and pre- and post-tests. The module was validated by experts with an average score of 3.607 (very valid), while the student worksheets scored 3.582 (very valid). Practicality was confirmed with a 88.33% score from teachers and 88.40% from students, both categorized as very practical. The module significantly improved students’ mathematical literacy, with an average post-test score of 82.66, reflecting gains in formulating, employing, and interpreting mathematical solutions within real-world vocational contexts. Findings indicate that the integration of scientific inquiry into PBL fosters deeper engagement and strengthens problem-solving skills.
Integration of Everyday Life Science Context in RME-Based Social Arithmetic Learning Muth Mainnah Rangkuti; Edwin Musdi; Ahmad Fauzan; Yerizon; Arnellis
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.v12i2.14269

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This study develops and validates a Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) integrating everyday life science contexts within Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) framework for teaching social arithmetic to seventh-grade students. Through design research methodology involving three students with varying mathematical abilities, the research examined how contextually rich learning activities scaffold students' progression from informal to formal mathematical reasoning. Results demonstrated significant improvements in conceptual understanding across all ability levels, with most substantial gains observed among lower-ability students (143.8% improvement). Qualitative analysis revealed students' transformation from procedural memorization to conceptual reasoning, with contextual barriers rather than cognitive limitations identified as primary impediments to mathematical understanding. The HLT successfully facilitated students' development of meaningful connections between mathematical procedures and real-world applications, particularly in profit-loss scenarios and taxation calculations. These findings indicate that RME-based contextual integration creates effective pathways to conceptual mastery, offering inclusive learning opportunities that address persistent gaps between classroom mathematics and practical application. The research contributes to both theoretical understanding of mathematics learning trajectories and practical instructional design for meaningful mathematics education.