The Effect of the Application of the Make-a-Match Model on the Ability to Understand Mathematical Concepts and Student Learning Activity

Riska Rahayu (Tadris mathematics, IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon)
Adelia Azzahra (Public Administration, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati)
Hendri Handoko (Tadris mathematics, IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon)
Muslihudin Muslihudin (Tadris mathematics, IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon)
Nur Saebah (Management, Universitas Cendekia Mitra)

International Journal of Social Service and Research
Vol. 3 No. 8 (2023): International Journal of Social Service and Research (IJSSR)

This study aims to evaluate the impact of the Make a Match learning model on the ability to understand mathematical concepts, student learning activity, and their response to mathematics learning. The research method used is a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using the nonequivalent group posttest only design method. Data collection techniques involve tests, questionnaires, and documentation. The research sample consisted of class VIII E students as the experimental group and class VIII B as the control group, with a total of 34 students. Research findings show that: 1) the application of the Make a Match learning model has a significant positive impact on the ability to understand mathematical concepts, with an influence of 53.7%, 2) there is a significant influence on student learning activity with the application of the Make a Match learning model, with an influence of 23.4%, and 3) student response to learning using the Make a Match model reaches 87.50%,  with good category. These results contribute positively to the understanding of mathematical concepts, learning activity, and student responses to the Make a Match learning model.