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Bridging conceptual understanding and mathematical representation through game-based cuboid learning in junior high school

Latifa, Ulfa and Indrasari, Peti and Amami Pramuditya, Surya and Asnawati, Sri (2025) Bridging conceptual understanding and mathematical representation through game-based cuboid learning in junior high school. Jurnal Elemen, 11 (3). pp. 687-703. ISSN 2442-4226

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.29408/jel.v11i3.30085

Abstract

In the era of modernisation, conceptual understanding and mathematical representation are key components of education. However, many students still encounter difficulties in understanding and accurately representing rectangular prisms. This study addresses the need for innovative learning by examining students' experiences in understanding and representing rectangular prisms through a Role-Playing Game-based educational game and module. This study employed a qualitative method to understand the experiences of 17 highth-grade junior high school students in learning rectangular prisms through an RPG game and a supplementary module. Data were collected through observation, module analysis, and documentation and then analysed thematically. The findings revealed that while some students found it easier to grasp concepts through visual exploration, others struggled to apply these concepts flexibly beyond the game. Students who actively engaged in gameplay demonstrated a deeper understanding and were better able to make meaningful conceptual connections. Although verbal representation improved significantly, symbolic representation remained challenging for some students. This study emphasises the importance of designing educational games that support conceptual understanding and representation skills. The implications of this study highlight the need for the development of interactive learning media that can acilitate students'conceptual connections and foster their mathematical representation skills.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Fakultas Pendidikan dan Sains > Pendidikan Matematika
Depositing User: Ulfa Ulfa Latifa
Date Deposited: 27 Aug 2025 09:38
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2025 09:38
URI: https://eprints.ugj.ac.id/id/eprint/2193

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