Development of a Website for Solving Mathematical Problems to Enhance Vocational High School Students' Motivation

Idhata Nurbaiti; Gunawan Gunawan

doi:10.30596/ijems.v7i2.29439

Development of a Website for Solving Mathematical Problems to Enhance Vocational High School Students' Motivation

Idhata Nurbaiti, Gunawan Gunawan

Abstract

This study aims to enhance mathematics learning outcomes by developing a problem-solving learning website to motivate students on sequences and series material at SMK Ksatrian Purwokerto. The research method employs an R&D approach using the ADDIE model and purposive sampling. Samples were drawn from Class XI TKJ 3 as the control group and Class XI TKJ 5 as the experimental group (website). The problem-solving strategy utilized Polya's steps. Hypothesis testing was conducted using an independent t-test to analyze mean differences, with the One-Sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for normality as a prerequisite. Results indicate that the data met assumptions of normality and homogeneity, and the implementation of the website-based problem-solving approach significantly improved students' cognitive scores and learning motivation on sequences and series material compared to the control group. Correlation analysis reveals a positive influence between problem-solving ability and learning motivation.

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ADDIE; Cognitive; Problem solving; Polya; Website

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