Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): September

The Influence of Social Media on Students' Mathematical Communication Skills in Mathematics Learning

Machrani Adi Putri Siregar (State Islamic University of North Sumatra)
Izwita Dewi (State University of Medan, North Sumatera)
Hamidah Nasution (State University of Medan, North Sumatera)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of social media use on students' mathematical communication skills. It employs a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design (non-equivalent control group design). The sample consisted of 60 eighth-grade students, divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received social media-assisted mathematics learning, while the control group received traditional instruction. The research instruments included a questionnaire on social media use and a mathematical communication skills test. The questionnaire used a 1-to-5 Likert scale, while the mathematical communication skills test was assessed using a rating scale with scores categorized into three levels: high, medium, and low, defined by intervals of values. Data analysis was performed using simple linear regression and a comparison of means between the two groups. This analysis was conducted using SPSS software. The results showed a significant difference in average mathematical communication skills between the experimental and control groups . Inferential analysis revealed that social media use had a significant effect on students' mathematical communication skills.  Furthermore, regression analysis showed that social media use contributed 27.4% to the development of students' mathematical communication skills, with the remainder influenced by other factors external to the study. These results indicate that social media can be a promising pedagogical tool for improving mathematical communication skills through interaction, collaboration, and the interactive exchange of information. Therefore, integrating social media into mathematics learning could create a more communicative and participatory learning environment.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

misro

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences

Description

The Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion (MISRO) is a peer-reviewed scholarly online journal. The MISRO is published in March, July, and November three times a year. The MISRO is a non-profit journal whose publication is free of charge. The articles should be original, ...