Journal of Professional Teacher Education
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)

Harnessing TikTok for learning: Examining its impact on students' mathematical numeracy skills

Wahyuni, Nur (Unknown)
Alam, Sri Rahayu (Unknown)
Alghiffari, Eka Kevin (Unknown)
Siswanto, Deny Hadi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Dec 2024

Abstract

Mathematical numeracy is a fundamental skill that students need to develop. Social media platforms like TikTok have the potential to support students in enhancing their mathematical numeracy skills. This study examines the effect of using TikTok on students' mathematical numeracy skills through a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design. The research sample consisted of 30 class XI science students from Senior High School of Muhammadiyah Mlati, Yogyakarta, selected using a nonprobability sampling technique. The learning process integrated TikTok as a supplementary learning medium, and learning outcomes were assessed using pretests and posttests with validated instruments. Data collection involved a questionnaire (10 items) regarding learning experiences with TikTok and a numeracy test (5 items). Simple linear regression analysis, conducted with SPSS-25, confirmed normal data distribution and a linear relationship between TikTok use and numeracy skills. The regression analysis yielded a significance value of 0.015 (<0.05), indicating a significant effect of TikTok on students’ mathematical numeracy skills. The R Square value of 0.195 suggests that TikTok accounts for 19.5% of the improvement in numeracy skills, with the remaining 80.5% attributed to other factors. The n-Gain test result of 0.63 classifies the numeracy skill enhancement as moderate. These findings highlight TikTok’s effectiveness as an alternative learning medium for improving mathematical numeracy skills. This study implies that TikTok can be integrated into the teaching process as a supplementary tool to effectively enhance students’ mathematical numeracy skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPROTECT

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Professional Teacher Education publishes articles on practice, theory, and research in Professional Teacher, Teacher Education, and contemporary issues in Professional Teacher, which covers: 1. Assessment for Effective Teaching and Counseling 2. Teacher Education in a Global Society 3. ...