Contextual Approach Using VBA Learning Media to improve Mathematical Understanding Ability and Self-confidence Student in Elementary School
Martin Bernard (a*), Padillah Akbar (a)(b), Aditia Ansori (a)(b), Gerry Filiestianto (a)

a) Faculty of mathematics Education, IKIP Siliwangi, Terusan Sudirman, Cimahi 40526, Indonesia
*pamartin23rnard[at]gmail.com
b) SMA Putra Juang, Jalan Cipetir No. 119, Haurwangi, Cianjur 43286, Indonesia

Abstract

The main problem of this research is the lack of students understanding ability and mathematical self confidence for mathematics learning in elementary school students in Indonesia. Lack of students understanding of mathematics is caused by the learning process in school. Teachers still use conventional learning in the learning process, In addition, the basic skills aspects of students also affect the ability of math skills. Furthermore, the learning process with contextual approach assisted by VBA Learning Media (Visual Basic Application for Excel) give positive influence to students both in terms of mathematical understanding and Self confidence. The data processed in this study is from the post-test score. This score arises from both the experimental class group and the control class group. Then, the data processed using SPSS 22 and Microsoft excel. Data were analyzed using t-test statistic. The final result of this study concludes achievement and improvement of mathematical understanding ability and Self Confidence students learning with contextual approach supported by VBA (learning media Visual Basic Aplication for Excel)is better than students who get conventional learning.

Keywords: Ability of Mathematical Understanding, Self Confidence, Contextual Approach, Visual Basic Application for Excel

Topic: Instructional technology and application in elementary schools