Increasing students’ learning activity and motivation in advanced mathematics through problem-based learning assisted by online learning media

Faren Hasna Hafizha (Department of Teacher Professional Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia)
Z. Zukhrufurrohmah (Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia)

JPPG (Jurnal Pendidikan Profesi Guru)
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): Desember

Low participation and weak learning motivation often hinder students’ progress in advanced mathematics. This classroom action research investigated whether Problem-Based Learning (PBL) supported by online learning media could enhance Grade XI students’ learning activity and motivation at SMA Negeri 1 Malang, Indonesia. Quizizz and Wordwall served as platforms. Thirty-five students in class XI-3 participated in two cycles (planning, action, observation, reflection), each comprising two meetings. Data were collected through structured observations of activity and motivation, a motivation questionnaire, and a learning-implementation checklist, and were analyzed descriptively using percentages. Results showed consistent gains from Cycle 1 to Cycle 2: activity increased from 72% to 86%, observed motivation from 70% to 85%, and questionnaire motivation from 74% to 89%. The overall average rose from 75% to 87%, exceeding the success criterion (≥76%).