Meningkatkan Kemampuan Belajar Matematika melalui Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi

Abstract

The application of differentiated learning in mathematics is expected to improve students' understanding in a more effective way, by considering their learning styles and levels of understanding. This study aims to show that differentiated learning can improve students' learning abilities in mathematics. This study uses the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method. Mathematics learning abilities are measured based on five ability indicators: the ability to remember concepts, understand concepts, analyze problems, solve problems, and communicate. The study was conducted at SMP Dharma Wanita 02 Wajak, Malang Regency, involving 33 9th-grade students. The initial assessment showed that 51.5% of students had low abilities and no students had very high abilities. After formative and summative assessments, the percentage of students with low abilities decreased to 6.1% while the percentage of students with high abilities increased to 27.3%. The study concluded that the application of differentiated learning can improve students' learning abilities. This is evident from the decrease in the percentage of students with low abilities and an increase in the percentage of students with high abilities after the assessment.