Mathematical connection through geogebra-assisted brain-based learning
Wati Susilawati

UIN Sunan Gunung Djari Bandung

Abstract

Covid-19 paralyzes the activities of all circles of society including the learning process in schools, while the low quality of students^ mathematical connection skills requires professional teachers in the field of technological literacy. The purpose of this paper is: to analyse the differences in the improvement of mathematical connection skills between students who carry out brain-based learning activities through GeoGebra and conventional learning. The research method used quasi-experimental with the Non-equivalent Control Group design. The sample consisted of the experimental class and the control class which were not randomly selected, but were selected homogeneously. The implementation was carried out at one of the SMP Negeri Bandung, Indonesia. Class VIII-D consisted of 30 students as the experimental class and class VIII-A consisted of 27 students as the control class. The instrument used was a mathematical connection ability test. Data analysis through independent T test. Research results: There is a difference in the improvement of mathematical connection skills between students who get brain-based learning with the help of GeoGebra better than conventional learning. Brain-based learning with the help of GeoGebra facilitates the process of construction, interaction, reflection, material that is easy to understand, so that it can improve students^ mathematical connection skills.

Keywords: Brain-based learning, GeoGebra, Mathematical connection.

Topic: Mathematics Education