The effect of the brain-based learning strategy on students’ mathematical problem-solving skills in the topic of sets
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This study aims to determine the effect of the Brain-Based Learning (BBL) strategy on students’ mathematical problem-solving skills in the topic of sets following the implementation of this learning strategy. This study employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental design with a one-shot case study design. The research subjects were 30 students from class VII-2 at SMP Negeri 2 Tebing Tinggi during the 2023/2024 academic year. Data collection techniques included tests and questionnaires to obtain data related to students’ mathematical problem-solving skills throughout the research process. The data analysis techniques included normality testing, linearity testing, and hypothesis testing. The data analysis results indicated that the effect of the learning strategy on students’ mathematical problem-solving skills was represented by the regression equation Y = 12,438 + 0,139X. The t-test results showed that thitung> ttabel (7,233 > 2,048) or p (sig.) < 0,05 (0,000 < 0,05), indicating that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. These results demonstrate that the Brain-Based Learning strategy has an effect on students’ mathematical problem-solving skills. Therefore, the implementation of the Brain-Based Learning strategy affects students’ mathematical problem-solving skills in the topic of sets in Grade VII at SMP Negeri 2 Tebing Tinggi during the 2023/2024 academic year.
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