Multiplication Training Using Fingers to Support Mathematics Learning for Students of Grades VIII and IX at PPWNI Klang

Afifah Hilmia Nugroho (Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)
Anna Nabila Faradita (Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)
Farah Lafas Syahdana (Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta)
Latutik Mukhlisin (Faculty of Formal Sciences and Applied Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Madiun)

International Conference on Education for All
Vol. 1, No. 1, April 2023

The observation conducted during the Community Service Program (KKN) at PPWNI Klang from January 30, 2023, to February 10, 2023, yielded the result that nearly 80% of students in grades VIII and IX did not have a strong understanding of the concept of multiplication. Multiplication is one of the fundamental arithmetic operations that is highly important in mathematics education. Therefore, it is necessary to provide training on how to multiply using fingers as a tool to support mathematics learning for students in grades VIII and IX at SMP PPWNI Klang. This community service activity has the potential to broaden students' knowledge and skills in solving mathematical problems. This was evident during the learning sessions when many students showed enthusiasm, helped each other, and engaged in discussions while solving problems that involved multiplication concepts.