Improving Mathematical Representation Skills through the Application of PhET Simulation Media in Mathematics Learning

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10.2991/978-2-38476-525-6_16How to use a DOI?

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PhET Simulation; Learning Media; Mathematical Representation Ability

Abstract

Mathematical representation skills have an important role in helping students understand concepts and solve various problems in mathematics learning. This research is motivated by the condition of students’ mathematical representation abilities that still need to be improved, as shown by the results of preliminary studies which reveal that most students obtain scores below average. This shows that students’ mathematical representation skills have not reached the expected level. The purpose of this study is to determine the improvement of students’ mathematical representation skills through the application of PhET Simulation learning media. The method used in this study is quasi-experimental, with a population of all grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 1 Sagalaherang for the 2024/2025 school year, consisting of 11 classes. The research sample consisted of two randomly selected classes, namely class VIII-K as the experimental class and class VIII-H as the control class. The research instrument is a test of mathematical representation ability that has been tested and meets the criteria of high validity. The data analysis technique was carried out using an independent sample t-test. Based on the results of the analysis, a one-sided significance value (Sig.) of 0.0000 was obtained, which is smaller than the significance limit of 0.05. This shows that H₀ is rejected, which means that there is a significant difference between the two groups. Thus, the results of the study indicate that learning that utilizes PhET Simulation media provides a better improvement in students’ mathematical representation skills compared to learning carried out conventionally.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yayu Nurhayati Rahayu
AU  - Agny Nurafifah Hidayat
AU  - Juariah Juariah
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/31
TI  - Improving Mathematical Representation Skills through the Application of PhET Simulation Media in Mathematics Learning
BT  - Proceedings of International Conference on Neuroscience and Learning Technology (ICONSATIN 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 150
EP  - 157
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-525-6_16
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-525-6_16
ID  - Rahayu2025
ER  -