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Jurnal Infinity
Published by IKIP Siliwangi
ISSN : 20896867     EISSN : 24609285     DOI : https://doi.org/10.22460/infinity
Core Subject : Education,
Jurnal Infinity, a peer reviewed journal, provides a forum for publishing the original research articles, review articles from contributors, and the novel technology news related to mathematics education. This journal is designed and devoted not only to Indonesian Mathematics Educators Society (IMES) and Indonesian Mathematics Society (IndoMS) members but also to lecturers, researchers, mathematics school teachers, teacher educators, university students (Master and Doctoral) who want to publish their research reports or their literature review articles (only for invited contributors), and short communication about mathematics education and its instructional. Besides regular writers, for each volume, the contents will be contributed by invited contributors who experts in mathematics education either from Indonesia or abroad. The Journal invites original research articles and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The whole spectrum of research in mathematics education are welcome, which includes, but is not limited to the following topics: Mathematics Ability, Realistic Mathematics Education (RME), ICT in Mathematics Education, Design/Development Research in Mathematics Education, Ethnomathematics
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INVESTIGATION OF STUDENTS' BEHAVIOR IN MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING Yulyanti Harisman; Muchamad Subali Noto; Wahyu Hidayat
Jurnal Infinity Vol 10 No 2 (2021): VOLUME 10, NUMBER 2, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v10i2.p235-258

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This study is a qualitative research by using the descriptive method that aims to examine the behaviour of eighteen students in Bandung, Indonesia. Six issues related to geometry were given to eighteen of second-grade junior high school students with heterogeneous abilities. The problems given to the students contained all of the problem-solving strategies such as guessing and checking, make a picture, make a list, make a table, working backwards, looking patterns, and using a logical reason, solving simple problems and making questions. Data collection was conducted through mathematical problem-solving tests, recording students’ presentations, and interviewing among researchers and students after doing the problems. The result of recording was a video during the presentation process, and the interview would explore their understanding of the given problems to see the behaviour used by subjects of the research. The data in this research showed that many students’ behaviour identified; in the relevant literature, there are terms of the behaviour of problem-solving naive, routine, and sophisticated. However, the category "naïve," "routine," and "sophisticated" did not fully draw various behaviours observed, it was obtained additional category termed behavioural problem solver "naïve," "routine," "semi-sophisticated" and "sophisticated". It was due to the category of regular students can be divided into two, some students can be directed, and some of them cannot be directed to sophisticated behaviour. Thus, the routine category can be classified into two categories: routine and semi-sophisticated.
DESIGNING LEARNING TRAJECTORY OF SET THROUGH THE INDONESIAN SHADOW PUPPETS AND MAHABHARATA STORIES Irma Risdiyanti; Rully Charitas Indra Prahmana
Jurnal Infinity Vol 10 No 2 (2021): VOLUME 10, NUMBER 2, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v10i2.p331-348

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Indonesia has many cultures that can be used as a starting point in learning mathematics. Yet, many teachers still use conventional methods to provide explicit mathematical content without connecting with students' culture and daily activities. One of the learning approaches that can solve these problems is Realistic Mathematics Education (RME). This approach uses context as one of its characteristics containing students' culture and their daily activities. On the other hand, Wayang (Indonesian shadow puppets) and Mahabharata stories have the characteristics that can be a context in the learning of set. This research aims to design the Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) of the set using the RME approach through Wayang and Mahabharata stories, which are familiar with students' culture in Yogyakarta. This HLT will then be tested on students in further research until it becomes the Local Instructional Theory (LIT) on set. Students can study about set by grouping Wayang in Mahabharata stories based on their characters. The research result is the HLT of set through the context of wayang and Mahabharata stories containing learning goals, learning activities, and the conjecture of every activity. This HLT can be a promising solution to overcome students' difficulties in understanding the concept of sets and values in the cultural context to improve the students' character.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' ERROR IN SOLVING WORD PROBLEM OF TRIGONOMETRY BASED ON NEWMAN ERROR HIERARCHICAL MODEL Thalitha Ariesti Widhia Wardhani; Deshinta P. A. D. Argaswari
Jurnal Infinity Vol 11 No 1 (2022): VOLUME 11, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v11i1.p87-102

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This study aims to identify students' errors in solving word problems of trigonometry according to the Newman Error Hierarchical Model. This study uses qualitative descriptive data gathered based on fact, and data analysis presented descriptively. The population is students of X IPA 2 at SMAN 1 Cikarang Utara, West Java, Indonesia, and to understand more about the error that happened, the researcher took six students of SMAN 1 Cikarang Utara as a sample. The sample is chosen by purposive sampling. Instrument tests, interviews, and documentation are the data collected. This study used the Newman Error Hierarchical Model to analyze high school students' errors in solving word problems of trigonometry. The results show that students made errors in comprehension, transformation, process skill, and encoding stage. The errors were caused by their lack of understanding some words and terms in the word problem, lack of ability in transforming the word problem to the mathematical model and strategy, lack of processing the algebra and calculation, lack of motivation, and carelessness.
THE ROLE OF EQUILIBRATION IN THE FORMATION OF COGNITIVE STRUCTURES IN MATHEMATICS LEARNING Imam Kusmaryono; Mohamad Aminudin; Kartinah Kartinah
Jurnal Infinity Vol 11 No 2 (2022): VOLUME 11, NUMBER 2, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v11i2.p311-324

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the critical role of equilibration in organizing and building students' cognitive structure in the practice of learning mathematics. This qualitative research was designed using a phenomenological study approach. Participants in this study were 30 high school students of XI level. The main research instrument was the interview guide format and the document of cognitive test questions with the circle equation material. Research data obtained were tested for the validity of the data by triangulation. Method triangulation was done by comparing student work data and interview data. Theory triangulation is done by comparing the descriptions of the data obtained with the relevant theoretical sources. The results showed that in the context of knowledge construction (cognitive structure), there is a strong relationship between the process of assimilation and accommodation with equilibration. The role of balance in forming cognitive structures is to guide students to organize previous knowledge (schemas) and new knowledge and create thinking structures to become more complex by considering the socio-cultural dimension (environment) in mathematics learning. Further studies suggest that when selecting topics for equilibration-based activities, teachers should provide an effective learning environment to support the formation of cognitive structures to become more prosperous and complex.
THE LATERAL THINKING PROCESSES IN SOLVING MATHEMATICAL WORD PROBLEMS REVIEWED AT ADVERSITY QUOTIENT AND REFLECTIVE COGNITIVE STYLE Andi Saparuddin Nur; Kartono Kartono; Zaenuri Zaenuri; Rochmad Rochmad
Jurnal Infinity Vol 11 No 2 (2022): VOLUME 11, NUMBER 2, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v11i2.p223-236

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Solving word problems with a thought jump shows flexibility and the ability to use alternative procedures that are important for students to master. The thought jump is a feature of the lateral thinking process and is needed to overcome the various difficulties in solving mathematical word problems. However, lateral thinking has not been widely linked with adversity quotient and reflective cognitive style. This study aimed to describe students' lateral thinking processes in solving word problems in terms of adversity quotient and reflective cognitive style. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The subjects in this study were junior high school students in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province. The research instrument used the MFFT diagnostic test, ARP questionnaire sheet, word problem text, and interview guidelines. The results of this study indicate that climber-reflective subjects can think laterally and use them to solve the first and second-word problems well. Camper-reflective subjects can only think laterally for situations that are still within reach, while for more complicated cases, camper subjects are easily distracted and even stop solving problems. Quitter subjects solve word problems very procedurally, follow rigid algorithms, and cannot work backward when faced with difficulties.
ONLINE LEARNING INTERACTION OF MATHEMATICS TEACHER IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A SURVEY IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Ahmad Ahmad; Zulkifley Mohamed; Eka Setyaningsih; Chumaedi Sugihandardji
Jurnal Infinity Vol 10 No 2 (2021): VOLUME 10, NUMBER 2, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v10i2.p271-284

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This study aims to determine the online learning interactions carried out by junior high school teachers in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic. The quantitative using survey was used as a research methodology. 141 Mathematic Teachers was selected as the subject of this research. A questionnaire of classroom interaction practice in an online class was used as a data collection technique. The result found that mathematic teachers’ interaction activity in online courses has a different level. The interaction process that mathematic teachers use is in preparing the students to join an online course and leading the discussion with the mean of 4.2 and 4.3. In contrast, the lowest interaction happens in interaction in giving feedback and interaction in closing activity with an average of 2.5. the research also found that 78.70% of mathematic teachers always provide direction to the students in starting the online class. 40.30% of them never ask students to correct incorrect assignments during online learning.
FACTORS THAT AFFECT STUDENTS' MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE AT HIGHER EDUCATION IN RIAU PROVINCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Nofriyandi Nofriyandi; Dedek Andrian
Jurnal Infinity Vol 11 No 2 (2022): VOLUME 11, NUMBER 2, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v11i2.p367-380

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This study aims to determine the factors influencing the students' mathematics performance in higher education in Riau Province. The research population was all students in higher education in Riau Province majoring in mathematics. The samples of this research were some students in higher education majoring in mathematics education which were taken randomly with a proportional random sampling approach. The instrument in this research was a questionnaire developed and validated by experts and distributed to mathematics education students. The data analysis used in this research was path analysis. The results showed that there was an effect of learning motivation on mathematics performance, there was no effect of learning interest on mathematics performance, with a T Value of 1.28, (12) there was no effect of self-efficacy on mathematics performance, with T Values of 1.38, there was an effect of self-regulated on mathematics performance, with T Values of 2.23, and (15) there was no effect of learning involvement on mathematics performance, with T Value of 1.39 The dominant and significant factor in influencing the students' mathematics performance in higher education in Riau province during the COVID-19 Pandemic was learning motivation and self-regulation.
THE LAKATOSIAN METHODOLOGY IN TEACHING THE SURFACE AREA OF A CONE AND A STUDENT'S CONCEPTUAL TRANSITION Ugorji Iheanachor Ogbonnaya; Chrysoula Dimitriou-Hadjichristou
Jurnal Infinity Vol 11 No 1 (2022): VOLUME 11, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v11i1.p103-114

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Although many scholars support the Lakatosian method of mathematics education for enhancing students learning, the use of the method to foster students' transition from alternative to scientific conceptions in mathematics does not seem to have been a focus of any research. This study explored if the Lakatosian heuristic method of teaching could foster a students' transition from alternative to scientific conceptions of the surface area of a cone. The study used a qualitative, exploratory single case study design to undertake an in-depth study of a student in the 11th grade at a secondary school in Cyprus. Data was collected through lesson observation and analyzed using deductive content analysis. The study found that beginning from informal conjectures and proofs to more formal proofs the student was able to transit from alternative conception to the scientific conception of the surface area of a cone. The finding suggests that the Lakatosian method of mathematics can foster students' conceptual understanding of some mathematical concepts.
CLUSTERS OF PREVALENT PATTERNS OF GEOMETRIC THINKING LEVELS AMONG MATHEMATICS STUDENTS Joshua Edson Gorme Ordiz; Ghanine Rhea Mecate
Jurnal Infinity Vol 11 No 1 (2022): VOLUME 11, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v11i1.p77-86

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Geometric thinking skills are the perceived abilities of an individual to think and reason in geometric contexts. These skills acquired by students in geometry remain poor and unsettling because of the misconceptions that hinder the students in learning the components of geometry. The study described the common unplaceable patterns in geometric thinking of 153 mathematics education students in a state university in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Frequency Analysis was employed in the study to determine the number of occurrences of the patterns stressing the cause for students placed under level 0 or unplaceable. Van Hiele Achievement Test was used to gather the students’ performance in geometry at all levels, namely: visualization, analysis, informal deduction, deduction, and rigor. The findings attested that only 13.1% of the students managed the third level of the Van Hiele Levels while 43.1% of them were unplaceable. Common patterns were drawn and describe to understand the consequences in geometric thinking ability at level 0. These observable patterns were grouped into core-remedial, topical-corrective, and close-corrective groups. The clusters will enable educational institutions to address the individual gaps in geometry.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' ATTITUDE TOWARDS STATISTICS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS PROBABILITY Anas Seidu Salifu; Mohammed Emmanuel Dokurugu
Jurnal Infinity Vol 11 No 1 (2022): VOLUME 11, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v11i1.p115-132

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In this study, attitudes of pre-service teachers (PSTs) towards statistics and towards probability were examined. A sample of 184 level 300 students of the Evangelical Presbyterian (E. P.) College of Education, Bimbilla who undertook the Statistics and Probability II course for the second semester of the 2020/2021 academic year was used to conduct the study. The main objective of the study was to determine PSTs attitude towards statistics, attitude towards probability, and the differences in attitude that exist among them. The study also investigated the relationship between attitudes towards statistics and attitudes towards probability. The sample was selected through purposive and simple random techniques from level 300 students who either pursue mathematics as a major or as a minor subject. Two sets of questionnaires, one for attitudes towards statistics and the other for attitudes towards probability were administered to the selected respondents. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 24 by employing both descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency counts, percentage, mean, standard deviation, paired sample t-test, and correlation. The results revealed that pre-service teachers have a positive attitude towards statistics than probability. Also, 93.5% and 83.2% of the Pre-service Teachers respectively consider statistics and probability very useful and necessary courses that will prepare them for the job market. Again, the Pearson correlation coefficient revealed a moderate positive association between Pre-service Teachers' attitudes towards statistics and towards probability.

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