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Jurnal Infinity
ISSN : 20896867     EISSN : 24609285     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
Infinity Journal published by STKIP Siliwangi Bandung (IKIP Siliwangi) and Indonesian Mathematics Educators' Society (IMES) publishes original research or theoretical papers about teaching and learning in a mathematics education study program on current science issues.
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MATHEMATICAL RESILIENCE, HABITS OF MIND, AND SOCIOMATHEMATICAL NORMS BY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LEARNING MATHEMATICS: A STRUCTURED EQUATION MODEL Samsul Maarif; Nelly Fitriani
Jurnal Infinity Vol 12 No 1 (2023): VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v12i1.p117-132

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The process of learning mathematics is determined by cognitive aspects and requires an affective domain. The affective domain is essential in developing mathematical abilities to solve mathematical problems. This study aims to analyze the effect of mathematical resilience (RM) and habits of mind (HOM) on socio-mathematical norms (SMN) in mathematics learning. The research method used is quantitative, with survey techniques and structured inquiry models. The sample in this study was 100 high school students in the DKI Jakarta area. Data analysis was performed using the structured equation model (SEM) using SmartPLS software. This research uses eight items of mathematics resilience instrument, ten items of habits of mind instrument, and 12 items of socio-mathematical norm instrument. Each instrument has four alternative answers with a Likert scale. The results of the study concluded: 1) there is a positive impact of mathematical resilience on socio-mathematical norms; 2) there is a positive impact of habits of mind on socio-mathematical norms; 3) there is a positive impact of mathematical resilience on habits of mind; 4) there is a positive impact of mathematical resilience on sociomathematical norms mediated by habits of mind.
IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE LEARNING AND ITS IMPACT ON LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION STUDENTS Simon M. Panjaitan; Agusmanto J. B. Hutauruk; Christina Sitepu; Sanggam P. Gultom; Parlindungan Sitorus; Melati Riani Marbun; Cahyana Hotmauli Sinaga
Jurnal Infinity Vol 12 No 1 (2023): VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v12i1.p41-54

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Implementing online learning in a higher education environment requires an analysis of learning outcomes and their impact on students, lecturers, and the institutions that administer the learning. The implementation of online learning shows that the learning process takes place and the readiness of lecturers and students to implement online learning. The impact given by online learning is in the form of GPA and student perceptions of the learning process they experience. Based on the research results, various findings were obtained, including that mastery of online learning LMS was not optimal, learning outcomes in the form of GPA were relatively high, students' perceptions of online learning were still low, especially in terms of lecturer readiness and students' confidence in their competence after participating in learning.
HOW DO STUDENTS' DECISION-MAKING ABILITY IN SOLVING OPEN-ENDED PROBLEMS? Wasilatul Murtafiah; Nurcholif Diah Sri Lestari; Faridah Hanim Yahya; Davi Apriandi; Edy Suprapto
Jurnal Infinity Vol 12 No 1 (2023): VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v12i1.p133-150

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An open-ended problem in learning mathematics is a problem with more than one answer or method of solving. In solving open-ended problems in learning mathematics, one of the abilities students must use is decision-making ability. Each student has a variety of capacities, so this study aims to determine students' decision-making abilities in solving open-ended problems in learning mathematics. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research. The subjects of this study were four students with different numbers of correct answers in working on open-ended problems. Data collection was carried out using tests and interviews. The results showed that (1) the decision-making ability of the subject who answers correctly for both problems is complete because they fulfill all indicators, the subject can identify goals, make decisions, evaluate the results of determination, and present and remember between problems with things known to the problem and related to decisions that have been taken correctly; (2) decision-making ability for subjects with wrong answers on one number or two numbers is incomplete because they only fulfilled two indicators, the subject can identify goals, make decisions, is less able to evaluate decision results and present and remember between problems with things known to the problem, and related to decisions that have been taken with correct. Mathematics teachers should often reinforce students to practice operating integers because it is a prerequisite for learning mathematics at the middle and high school levels.
DEVELOPING REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION-BASED WORKSHEETS FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Reza Lestari; Rully Charitas Indra Prahmana; Maureen Siew Fang Chong; Masitah Shahrill
Jurnal Infinity Vol 12 No 1 (2023): VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v12i1.p69-84

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Applying critical thinking is an essential skill in the 21st century. However, teaching materials that do not facilitate students to improve these skills impact the achievement of learning objectives. Therefore, educators need appropriate teaching materials that encourage students to enhance their thinking skills. This study aims to develop teaching materials based on Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) to improve students’ critical thinking skills. The development model used is ADDIE consisting of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation phases. The instruments used, consist of validated student worksheets based on material experts and media experts, pretest questions, posttest questions, and the practicality of student worksheets. The results showed that the student worksheets developed were feasible regarding validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The validity of the student worksheets is indicated by the average score of two material expert validators and two media expert validators, each of which is in the good and excellent categories. The practicality of the student worksheets is denoted by the average value of student assessments included in the practical category. Then its effectiveness is shown by increasing students’ critical thinking skills after being given intervention using the student worksheets.
IS COMMUNICATING MATHEMATICS PART OF THE EASE OF ONLINE LEARNING FACTOR? Eka Fitria Ningsih; Sugiman Sugiman; C. Asri Budiningsih; Dita Surwanti
Jurnal Infinity Vol 12 No 1 (2023): VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v12i1.p151-164

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In this study, we focus on self-disclosure, communicating mathematics, and infrastructure support in determining the ease of online learning for students of mathematics education study programs. The sample in this study were students (n=465) who were asked voluntarily to fill out an online questionnaire. Participants consisted of 335 female students (72%) and 130 male students (28%) from various universities in Indonesia. The data were analyzed quantitatively using structural equation modeling. The results of the path analysis show that the ease of online learning is influenced by self-disclosure, communicating mathematics, and infrastructure support. The R square results show that these factors influence 47%. Each path analysis shows that self-disclosure (r = 0.556 p= 0.000) and infrastructure support (r = 0.243 p = 0.000) have a significant positive relationship with the ease of online learning. Meanwhile, communicating mathematics (r = -0.025 p =0.507) has an insignificant negative relationship to the ease of online learning. Further research is needed to see how the impact of mathematical application support communicating mathematics in online learning.
MATHEMATICAL PROBABILITY: LEARNER'S MISCONCEPTION IN A SELECTED SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOL Winston Hendricks; Babawande Emmanuel Olawale
Jurnal Infinity Vol 12 No 1 (2023): VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v12i1.p165-178

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Mathematics plays an essential role in developing human thought, particularly in developing problem-solving and reasoning. While mathematics has become a problem-solving tool in various fields, including science, it has distinct qualities known as probability and, more specifically, probability theory. For most learners, the probability is difficult to learn and conceptualize. Hence, the present study investigates learners’ misconceptions in the teaching and learning of probability in a selected school in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Underpinned by a Post-positivist paradigm, the study employed a quantitative research approach and a survey design in which data were gathered from mathematics learners from grades 10-12. Findings revealed that although the frequency of misconceptions varied across grade levels, it was difficult to describe how misconceptions about probability changed. As such, while learners progressed through the grades, some misconceptions faded with age, others remained stable, and others grew in power. The findings also revealed that the types of probability misconceptions did not differ significantly by gender, and male learners tend to have more misconceptions about probability than female learners.
DOING MATHEMATICS INTELLIGENTLY AND HAVING GOOD CHARACTER THROUGH SIMPATIK LEARNING Euis Eti Rohaeti; Heris Hendriana; Muhammad Irfan
Jurnal Infinity Vol 12 No 1 (2023): VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v12i1.p179-192

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Society’s openness to science, technology, and information development cannot be stopped. To face the development of technology and information, we must be intelligent in assessing, accommodating, and filtering the development of technology and information so that we can survive in constantly changing, uncertain, and competitive conditions. Besides intelligence, the character is also important to face the development of science, technology, and information. Individuals who have good character will be wiser in utilizing the development of science, technology, and information. Therefore, in this analytical research paper, we introduce SIMPATIK learning to increase the effectiveness of learning mathematics at school. Through SIMPATIK learning, students can do mathematics intelligently and have good character. SIMPATIK learning can be defined as learning that can develop sociocultural, innovative, independent, caring, creative, and active abilities in mathematics learning based on information, communication, and technology. We believe that SIMPATIK Learning can increase the quality of mathematics learning and can be used by teachers to develop the intelligence and character of students. SIMPATIK Learning is also expected to contribute science to knowledge in mathematics education worldwide.
Utilizing lesson study in teaching synthetic division for procedural fluency in a post-pandemic classroom Jessa Christine Dedal Agsalon; Joy Meribeles Anore; Hanna Arnedo Salinas; Princess Pera Dipasupil; Minie Rose Caramoan Lapinid
Jurnal Infinity Vol 12 No 2 (2023): VOLUME 12, NUMBER 2, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v12i2.p193-206

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Rigid planning, implementation, and evaluation of the learning activities has proved crucial in reflective teaching practice, especially in collaboration through a lesson study. This study was conducted in the Philippine post-pandemic context with the aim of using lesson study to improve lesson delivery in a HyFlex classroom setup in teaching synthetic division for procedural fluency. Participants included four collaborating full-time teachers and an intact class of twenty-two online and seventeen in-person learners. Research instruments were a self-assessment tool, classroom observation, and a focus group discussion. Most students could perform synthetic division but some failed to achieve procedural fluency due to poor prior knowledge in performing operations on real numbers and arranging terms in descending order of degree, and inadequate understanding of the concepts behind the algorithm. These findings underscore the importance of striking a balance between procedural fluency and conceptual understanding in a lesson. The challenges in conducting lesson study were difficulty in scheduling and conducting online meetings. The challenges in implementing the research lesson were intermittent and weak internet connection, HyFlex learning classroom management, and getting students to express their mathematical ideas. On the basis of these findings, the research lesson is then revised and improved for future implementation.
Evaluating graphing quadratic worksheet on visual thinking classification: A confirmatory analysis Rina Oktaviyanthi; Ria Noviana Agus
Jurnal Infinity Vol 12 No 2 (2023): VOLUME 12, NUMBER 2, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v12i2.p207-224

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Applying a graphing quadratic worksheet as a medium for learning the concept of a Quadratic Function clearer is an alternative instrument to accommodate the needs of developing students' mathematical visual thinking. In implementing graphing quadratic worksheet should show details of the dominant and recessive visual thinking classification aspects that develop in students. Classification of dominant and recessive aspects of visual thinking needs to be completed to determine stages in improving the worksheet and learning instructions that are applied especially to recessive aspects. Therefore, there is a need to evaluate the factors and trace the classification aspects of visual thinking that developed in students after practicing the graphing quadratic worksheet. The purpose of this research is to determine the categorization aspects of visual thinking in graphing quadratic worksheet items that develop and do not develop in students. Confirmatory factor analysis was employed as a research method on 12 sub-variables from the three classifications of visual thinking. As research data, 93 student records were used. Four main factors were formed as a result of the confirmatory factor analysis procedure, with the top two factors, namely factors 1 and 2, completely representing each aspect of the visual thinking classification and achieving the factor loading significance criteria. The implication is that the variables developed in the graphing quadratic worksheet for each aspect of the visual thinking classification have a strong relationship with the visual thinking ability overall. Enhanced by a cumulative variance value for factors 1 and 2 specifically 56.88% of the total 81.78% for all factors. Thereby it can be said that the categorization aspect of visual thinking that develops in students after implementing a graphing quadratic worksheet is achieved sensibly.
Towards numeracy literacy development: A single-case study on the use of the living book homeschooling model Andi Harpeni Dewantara; Farida Agus Setiawati; Sari Saraswati
Jurnal Infinity Vol 12 No 2 (2023): VOLUME 12, NUMBER 2, INFINITY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/infinity.v12i2.p225-242

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Public schools are not always believed to be able to support the development of an individual's potential comprehensively. Homeschooling, an educational program where students learn from home, is currently an alternative education. This study aims to reveal why parents choose to homeschool their children and describe how a homeschooler parent as a single tutor develops her child’s numeracy literacy skills in living book homeschooling. This research is a holistic single-case study with two subjects: a homeschooler (J) and his mother (UPL) as the tutor. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and document analysis of J’s learning activities. Thematic analysis with Atlas.ti software was employed. Findings reveal that the parents’ main reasons for homeschooling are dissatisfaction with public school instruction and flexibility to comprehensively develop homeschoolers’ skills. In addition, the integration of RME (Realistic Mathematics Education) in the living book homeschooling model is a very powerful support to students’ literacy numeracy development. Practically, there are three main strategies implemented; the use of real contexts and concrete teaching aids, as well as an emphasis on conceptual understanding and high-order thinking skills.