^MARICA^: EFFORTS TO IMPROVE MATHEMATICAL REPRESENTATION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS^ ABILITY Anggoro Canggih Pinilih, Henny Ekana Chrisnawati , Farida Nurhasanah
Universitas Sebelas Maret
Abstract
This study addresses the difficulties and weaknesses of students in presenting mathematical ideas and their low positive attitudes towards mathematics. The researcher conducted an experimental study with the following objectives: (1) To examine the influence of using the MARICA media on students^ mathematical representation abilities in plane geometry- (2) To determine the impact of different levels of mathematical logical intelligence on students^ mathematical representation abilities in plane geometry, whether low, moderate, or high intelligence- (3) To observe students^ responses to learning using the MARICA media. The literature suggests that media functions to enhance student motivation and learning outcomes, creating enjoyable and effective learning experiences. MARICA stands for ^Mari Membaca,^ a learning media that combines literacy concepts, fun learning media, and gamification.
This quantitative descriptive research was conducted in a 1st grade classroom with 56 students. The study measured both the cognitive domain, specifically students^ mathematical representation abilities, and the affective domain. Two-way ANOVA was used to analyze the data on mathematical representation abilities, while the data on the affective domain were presented in descriptive analysis.
The results indicate that (1) the use of the MARICA media in mathematics learning for 1st grade students has an influence on their mathematical representation abilities- (2) students with high mathematical logical intelligence demonstrate better mathematical representation abilities compared to those with moderate and low intelligence. Students with moderate intelligence perform equally well as those with low intelligence- (3) Students^ responses in terms of independence, critical attitude, and creativity in the classroom using the MARICA media showed improvement in each attitude assessment session.
