Middle School Students^ Perceptions About Online Mathematics Learning Rafiq Badjeber (a*), Muntazhimah (b), Fitriana Eka Chandra (c), Mufidah (d)
(a) Palu State Islamic Institute, Jl. Diponegoro No. 23, Palu, Indonesia
(b) Muhammadiyah University Prof. Hamka, Jl. Limau II, Jakarta, Indonesia
(b) Khairun University, Jl. Pertamina, Ternate, Indonesia
(d) Tadulako University, Jl. Soekarno Hatta KM.9, Palu, Indonesia
Abstract
This article discusses the perceptions of secondary school students in the Eastern Indonesia Region, especially the provinces of Central Sulawesi and North Maluku about online mathematics learning. The sample selection was carried out in a descriptive study using this survey technique using incidental sampling consisting of 212 high school students. The findings of this study indicate that 58.02% of students are not happy with online learning. In learning activities, 124 students were given an explanation of the teaching material first and then accompanied by assignments, while the most widely used online platform was Whatssapp, which amounted to 150 students. In addition, 67.92% of students experienced problems in taking mathematics lessons online. The main obstacle experienced by students is a lack of motivation, difficulty focusing while studying and limited communication and interaction. In overcoming this problem, students take ways including asking teachers, friends or family, and using other references to understand teaching material
