Jurnal Prinsip Pendidikan Matematika

STUDENTS’ LEARNING ENTHUSIASM THROUGH BLOOKET ON THE TOPIC OF STEP FUNCTIONS AT MAN KOTA SURABAYA

Farhah Malihatus Sholihah — 2026-05-30

The low enthusiasm of students towards mathematics learning, particularly on the abstract topic of step functions, necessitates the innovation of learning media that can increase students' attention and engagement. One effort to address this is by implementing interactive learning media based on digital games, such as Blooket. This media is believed to enhance students' attention, interest, active participation, and emotional involvement during the learning process. This study aims to analyze the level of learning enthusiasm of 11th-grade students at MAN Kota Surabaya through the application of interactive Blooket media in mathematics learning. The method used is a quantitative descriptive approach, with 27 students selected using a saturated sampling technique. The research instruments include a learning enthusiasm questionnaire, observation, and documentation. The research results show that the use of Blooket media is able to increase students' learning enthusiasm with an average percentage of 85.53%, which falls into the very high category. These findings indicate that game-based interactive media is effective in enhancing students' attention, interest, active participation, and emotional engagement. This media is recommended as an alternative for innovative digital-based mathematics learning.

ANALYSIS OF LEARNING STRATEGIES IN OVERCOMING STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING MATHEMATICS

Yuni Apriani Siahaan — 2026-07-20

This study aims to analyze learning strategies used to overcome students' difficulties in learning mathematics. The analysis is based on a review of 20 national journal articles published between 2021 and 2026. Mathematics plays an important role in education because it helps develop logical, critical, and systematic thinking skills in students. However, many students still experience difficulties in understanding mathematical concepts due to low learning motivation, lack of participation in classroom activities, and limited understanding of problem contexts. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Data were collected by searching articles from Google Scholar, Garuda, and SINTA databases using keywords related to mathematics learning difficulties and learning strategies. Articles were selected based on inclusion criteria covering relevance to the topic, discussion of mathematics learning difficulties, and explanation of strategies used. The results show that the most frequently recommended strategy is the use of instructional media (concrete and visual), appearing in 14 of 20 articles (70%), followed by graduated practice exercises (9 articles, 45%), motivation enhancement (6 articles, 30%), parental collaboration (5 articles, 25%), and contextual learning (4 articles, 20%). These findings imply that effective mathematics learning must be varied, concrete, contextual, and supportive of students' thinking development.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) MODEL TO IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES MATHEMATICS FOR SEVENTH GRADE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Nurrisqi Alifiani — 2026-08-07

This study is a classroom action research (CAR) aiming to improve instructional methods and enhance the learning outcomes of Grade VII.4 students at SMPN 17 Pekanbaru through the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model. The study involved 39 students with heterogeneous academic abilities. Conducted across two cycles, each cycle comprised two learning sessions and one sub-summative test session. Data were collected using mathematics learning achievement tests administered at the end of each cycle, along with teacher and student activity observation sheets for each session. The results demonstrated a considerable improvement in both the students' mathematics learning process and outcomes. The percentage of students meeting the Learning Objective Attainment Criteria (KKTP) increased from 48.72% at baseline to 64.10% in Cycle I, and further rose to 79.48% in Cycle II, indicating a consistent upward trend across both cycles. These findings prove that the implementation of the PBL model can improve the learning process and boost the mathematics learning outcomes of Grade VII.4 students at SMPN 17 Pekanbaru on the topic of algebraic forms.

STUDENTS’ ALGEBRAIC THINKING SKILLS IN SOLVING HOTS PROBLEMS BASED ON BRAIN DOMINANCE

Indah Nur Afifah — 2026-08-09

The purpose of this study is to describe students’ algebraic thinking abilities in solving Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) problems on the topic of systems of linear equations in two variables (SPLDV) based on brain dominance. The method used in this study was a case study with a qualitative approach. Data collection methods included test questions and unstructured interviews. The research subjects consisted of 4 students out of 29 eighth-grade students in Class VIII-I at SMP Negeri 1 Ciawi, Tasikmalaya, namely S7, S16, S1, and S11. The data analysis techniques used in this study were data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusion. The research findings indicate that all four subjects were able to meet the indicators of generalization, abstraction, modeling, and organization. However, S7 and S11 were unable to meet the indicators for dynamic thinking, while S1 was unable to meet the indicators for analytical thinking. Furthermore, a more in-depth analysis was conducted, which revealed that S7 and S16 tended to be thorough, detailed, and careful when solving problems. Meanwhile, S1 and S11 tended to use visuals or images when completing their answers and did so intuitively. On the other hand, S1 and S11 made several errors in writing their answers due to a lack of attention to detail and a failure to double-check their work.

EXPLORING ETHNOMATHEMATICS IN THE ALU-MAKING PROCESS IN THE TAYANDO ISLANDS AS A CONTEXTUAL MATHEMATICS LEARNING RESOURCE

Sadam Rado — 2026-08-27

This study aims to explore the ethnomathematics concepts embedded in the process of making Alu, a traditional culinary heritage of the Tayando Islands community in Tual City, Maluku, and its potential as a contextual learning resource. This research employed a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and visual documentation, and analyzed using a descriptive qualitative technique consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the process of making Alu contains mathematical concepts, for instance the ratio concept shown in the flour-to-water measurement, the geometry and symmetry concept shown in the shape of Alu, and the pattern concept shown in the arrangement of Alu in the container, in addition to fractions, as well as length, weight, and volume measurement. Moreover, cultural values such as togetherness and mutual cooperation are strongly embedded in this tradition. These findings confirm that local traditions can be utilized as learning resources that connect mathematics with everyday life while fostering character education and cultural preservation. This study contributes to the development of ethnomathematics-based learning and is expected to serve as a foundation for designing contextual teaching materials in schools.