Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs) Approach to Mathematical Problem Solving Ability at MA DDI Alliritengae

wati, Erna (Universitas Muslim Maros)
Lestari, Pertiwi Indah (Universitas Muslim Maros)
Setyawan, Dedy (Universitas Muslim Maros)
Aminah, Siti (Muslim University of Maros)

Eduma : Mathematics Education Learning and Teaching
Vol 13, No 1 (2024)

This experimental research aims to assess the impact of the Model-Eliciting Activity (MEAs) learning approach on the mathematical problem-solving abilities of class XI students at MA DDI Alliritengae. Utilizing a quasi-experimental method with a Non-Equivalent Control Group Design, the study involved pre-test and post-test evaluations of both control and experimental groups. Simple Random Sampling was employed for sample selection. The research revealed that, initially, students in both groups exhibited low mathematical problem-solving abilities. Post-test results indicated that while the control group showed only minor improvements, remaining mostly at low or medium criteria, the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements, with most indicators reaching a high category. Hypothesis testing yielded a sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000, indicating a significant effect of the MEAs approach on students' mathematical problem-solving skills. Thus, the study concludes that the MEAs approach effectively enhances mathematical problem-solving abilities, outperforming traditional lecture methods