Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika (JPM)
Vol 12 No 2 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika (JPM)

Photomath-assisted contextual learning and students’ mathematical reasoning: examining the role of logical-mathematical intelligence

Ela Maya Firanti (Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah Medan)
Darmina Eka Sari Rangkuti (Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of Photomath-assisted contextual learning on students’ mathematical reasoning and to investigate the moderating role of logical-mathematical intelligence in the relationships between learning and mathematical reasoning at Islamic Junior High School Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Al Washliyah Tanjung Morawa. This study employs a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. The study population consisted of 129 eighth-grade students. Using purposive sampling, two classes were selected: 31 students in the experimental class and 32 students in the control class. The research instruments consisted of a mathematical reasoning test and a logical-mathematical intelligence questionnaire. The data were analyzed using an independent-samples t-test and two-way ANOVA . The data were analyzed using an independent-samples t-test, which showed no statistically significant difference in logical-mathematical intelligence scores between the experimental and control groups, t(61) = 1.662,  . The two-way ANOVA revealed a statistically significant main effect of the learning class on students’ mathematical reasoning, F(1,59) = 83.551, p < 0.001. In contrast, the main effect of logical-mathematical intelligence was not statistically significant, F(1,59) = 0.215, p = 0.644. The interaction between learning style and logical-mathematical intelligence was also not statistically significant, F (1,59) = 0.456, p = 0.502. Thus, logical-mathematical intelligence did not have a statistically significant moderating effect on the relationships between learning style and students’ mathematical reasoning.

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jpm

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Education Mathematics Social Sciences

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