Ijarme
Vol 2 No 2 (2024)

The effectiveness of open-ended worksheet-based learning in exponential material to enhance middle school students’ mathematical conceptual understanding

Amelia, Rosa (Unknown)
Nurlaela, Nurlaela (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of open-ended LKPD (Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik) on the topic of exponents in enhancing the mathematical conceptual understanding of middle school students. The research employed a pre-experimental design using the One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. This design was chosen because the study involved a single experimental group, and the comparison was made between students’ pre-test and post-test scores. Data analysis using the t-test revealed a t-count of 7.741. At a significance level of 5%, the t table value was 1.711, indicating that t count ≥ t table (7.741 ≥ 1.711). Based on hypothesis testing, the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (Hₐ) was accepted. These results suggest that the use of open-ended LKPD significantly improves students’ ability to solve mathematical problems related to exponents. The findings imply that incorporating open-ended worksheets in mathematics instruction can effectively enhance students’ conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijarme

Publisher

Subject

Mathematics

Description

The International Journal of Advanced Research in Mathematics Education (IJARME) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal established to disseminate advanced knowledge in the theory and application of mathematics education. The journal is committed to maintaining high academic standards by ensuring ...