IJIS Edu : Indonesian Journal of Integrated Science Education
Vol 7, No 2 (2025): July 2025

Students Numeracy Literacy Ability in Madrasah Aliyah Through AKM-Class Activities: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Neliana, Neliana (Unknown)
Somantri, Manap (Unknown)
Danim, Sudarwan (Unknown)
Kristiawan, Muhammad (Unknown)
Hamzah, Syukri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2025

Abstract

Numeracy literacy is increasingly central in Indonesia’s school reform agenda, particularly after the implementation of the National Assessment (Asesmen Nasional/AN) and Minimum Competency Assessment (Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum/AKM). This study examines the effect of AKM-class activities on the numeracy literacy ability of Madrasah Aliyah students. A quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design was employed with 120 Grade XI students (experimental class = 60; control class = 60) from two Madrasah Aliyah schools. The experimental group received AKM-class activities for eight weeks (16 meetings), while the control group underwent conventional instruction. The instrument was an AKM-oriented numeracy test covering four content domains (number, algebra, geometry, and data & uncertainty), three cognitive processes (formulate, employ, interpret), and contextual dimensions (personal, socio-cultural, scientific). Expert review and pilot testing supported instrument quality (Aiken’s V = 0.82–0.94; Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent and paired t-tests, normalized gain, and ANCOVA. Using simulated but statistically realistic data, pretest scores were equivalent between groups (p = 0.684), while posttest and gain scores significantly favored the experimental group (posttest: p < 0.001; gain: p < 0.001). ANCOVA showed a significant treatment effect after controlling for pretest (F(1,117) = 49.01, p < 0.001, partial η² = 0.295). Domain-level analysis indicated stronger gains in algebra and data & uncertainty, moderate gains in number, and non-significant differences in geometry. These findings suggest that structured AKM-class activities can meaningfully improve numeracy literacy in Madrasah Aliyah, particularly for contextual reasoning and data interpretation skills. The study contributes a practical classroom model for integrating AKM characteristics into regular teaching.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijisedu

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Social Sciences Other

Description

The journal publishes original articles on the issues and trends occurring internationally in science curriculum, learning, instruction, policy, and preparation of science teachers with the aim to advance our knowledge of science education theory and ...