International Journal of Trends in Mathematics Education Research (IJTMER)
Vol 7, No 4 (2024)

The Application of the Discovery Learning Model to Improve the Mathematical Problem-Solving Abilities of Eighth Grade Students at SMP Negeri 31 Medan

Simanjuntak, Sinta Dameria (Unknown)
Sinaga, Ewilda (Unknown)
Manurung, Nurhalimah (Unknown)
Capah, Syafwani Sadanta (Unknown)
Harahap, Yanti Pertiwi (Unknown)
Sitanggang, Derma Yanti (Unknown)
Simatupang, Esra Ayu Lamria (Unknown)
Tarigan, Yenni Andryani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study aims to improve the mathematical problem solving ability of students in class VIII-4 at SMP Negeri 31 Medan through the application of the Discovery Learning model. This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) which was conducted in two cycles. The research subjects were 30 students of class VIII-4, while the research object was the improvement of mathematical problem solving ability through Discovery Learning model. The results showed an increase in students' mathematical problem solving skills from cycle I to cycle II. In the initial test, the average student score was 45.22 with a completeness rate of only 13.33%. After the application of Discovery Learning in cycle I, the average score increased to 66 with a completeness rate of 56.67%. In cycle II, the average score reached 82.66 with a completion rate of 86.67%. Thus, the use of the Discovery Learning model proved to be effective in improving students' mathematical problem solving skills on the material of Linear Equation One Variable.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijtmer

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics Other

Description

International Journal of Trends in Mathematics Education Research (IJTMER) is a peer-reviewed open-access international journal who aims to the sharing, dissemination and discussion of current trends research results, experience and perspectives across a wide range of mathematics education, teaching ...