The Influence of the Use of Digital Technology on Improving Understanding of Mathematical Concepts in Secondary School Students
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Digital Technology, Concept Understanding MathematicsAbstract
This study aims to examine the effect of using digital technology on improving the understanding of mathematical concepts in secondary school students. The research was conducted at SMAN 1 Terara by involving 30 students of class X and XI as respondents. The method used was a quasi-experiment with a pre-test and post-test design to measure changes in students' understanding before and after the application of digital technology in mathematics learning. The digital technology used in this study includes interactive math applications and learning videos integrated in the learning process. The results showed a significant increase in the mean scores of the pre-test and post-test, with the pre-test score of 65.4 and the post-test score increasing to 82.1. A paired t-test showed that this difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). This finding indicates that digital technology can significantly improve students' understanding of mathematical concepts. Technology-based learning assists students in understanding difficult mathematical concepts through visualization, interactivity, and self-directed learning. However, the successful implementation of technology is also influenced by teacher readiness and adequate access to technological devices. The conclusion of this study is that the use of digital technology has the potential to improve the quality of mathematics learning in secondary schools. Therefore, it is recommended to further integrate technology in the mathematics curriculum and provide training to teachers to maximize its utilization in learning.
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