The Effectiveness of Mind Mapping Learning Models Based on Contextual Learning on Mathematical Problem Solving Ability

Abstract

This research is an experimental research with the aim to find out: (1) mathematical problem solving abilities of SMP Negeri 3 Kolaka students taught by using contextual based mind mapping learning; (2) mathematical problem solving abilities of students of SMP Negeri 3 Kolaka who are taught using conventional methods; and (3) the effectiveness of context-based mind mapping learning on mathematical problem solving abilities. The data analysis technique uses descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The conclusion in this study is the mathematical problem solving abilities of students taught using mind mapping learning model based on contextual learning consisting of 20 students showing a mean value of 60.71. While students taught with conventional learning consisting of 17 students showed a mean value of 50.14. Furthermore, the results of inferential statistical analysis of hypothesis testing using the t-test have obtained a value of t_count (2.889) > t_table (1.68957). From the results of the research, it can be concluded that the mathematical problem solving abilities of students taught by mind mapping learning model based on contextual learning are more effective than the mathematical problem solving abilities of students taught with conventional learning in class VIII of SMP 3 Kolaka.