Hipotenusa: Journal of Research Mathematics Education (HJRME)
Vol 9, No 1 (2026): HIPOTENUSA JOURNAL OF RESEARCH MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (HJRME)

IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODEL VIEWED FROM STUDENTS’ LEARNING STYLES ON STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING

Mapeni, Mapeni (Unknown)
Anwar, Rahmad Bustanul (Unknown)
Rahmawati, Dwi (Unknown)
Anghel, Cornelia Victoria (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jan 2026

Abstract

Students’ mathematical problem-solving ability remains a challenge in secondary education, particularly due to the dominance of teacher-centered conventional methods. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in relation to students’ learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) on mathematical problem-solving skills. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 60 eleventh-grade students divided into experimental (PBL) and control (conventional) groups. Research instruments included a problem-solving test and a learning style questionnaire, with data analyzed using Two-Way ANOVA. The results revealed that: (1) there were significant differences in problem-solving abilities based on students’ learning styles; (2) the PBL model was more effective than the conventional model; and (3) a significant interaction existed between learning models and learning styles in influencing students’ problem-solving performance. Therefore, implementing PBL in alignment with students’ learning styles is proven to enhance the effectiveness of mathematics instruction in secondary schools. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

HT

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics Other

Description

Hipotenusa Journal of Research Mathematics Education (HJRME) is a peer-refereed open-access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of mathematics education. This journal is founded under Department of Mathematics Education ...