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Math Mobile Learning App As An Interactive

Multimedia Learning Mathematics
Vera Mandalina, Syaharuddin, M. Firdaus, Abdillah, Dewi Pramita, Habib Ratu Perwira Negara

Abstract: The research aims to develop and produce interactive multimedia in a valid, practical, and effective mathematical learning. Therefore, the type
of research used is development research with 4-D models that include four stages, namely Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The instruments
used in this study are (1) expert validation polls, (2) Student response polls, and (3) student evaluation tests. From 48 respondents who came from two
schools obtained research results namely (1) material and media validation test results obtained an average score of 39 with valid categories; (2) The
results of the media effectiveness test in small group trials gained a study of 100% in a very effective category, while the field trials were learned to learn
by 84% with effective categories; (3) Media practicality results in small group trials were obtained an average score of 56.6 with very practical categories
while large group tests gained an average score of 57.56 with very practical categories. These results show that Android-based learning media is very
well developed and is in the national education application standards.

Index Terms: Math Mobile Learning, Learning Mathematics, Android,

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1 INTRODUCTION
Some countries in Asia, especially Indonesia, today have the
potential to be a very big force in the field of digitization [1], [2].
It is supported to progress the national application and
adoption in the community and supported by the power of
numbers 23.5 million households that have been connected to
the ICT. The growing technology is now making learning not
only fixed in the classroom, but learning can be performed
whenever and wherever [3]. Nowadays, there are not very few
people who already have smartphones that can also be used
to learn [4]. The apps offered by Android are also available as
needed.
But not all Android applications in the field of education
have complete attributes, there are still some shortcomings,
such as AutoMath Photo, MathWay, Math Experts, Math
Helper Lite, MyScript, Math Tricks, 1300 Math Formula Mega
Pack, and Much more. While the shortcomings owned by the
application such as: (1) The app is still not able to read the
problem handwritten and does not include theory or learning
materials, (2) users are required to register and must pay if
they want to look step by step in answering math problems, (3)
This application is able to solve problems still limited, (4) This
application is not too sophisticated to use [5], [6], [7].
Therefore, the need to develop interactive learning media
that can help the learning process. Learning is a mobile
learning application in the field of mathematics. The
advantages of the Math Mobile Learning (MML) use that will
be developed aims to facilitate students and teachers in the
teaching and learning process, containing materials with
engaging simulations and animations, examples of competent
questions, exercises, no Require a fee to acquire and operate
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 Vera Mandailina, University of Muhammadiyah Mataram, Lombok, NTB,
Indonesia, vrmandailina@gmail.com
 Syaharuddin, University of Muhammadiyah Mataram, Lombok, NTB,
Indonesia, syaharuddin.ntb@gmail.com
 M. Firdaus, University of Muhammadiyah Mataram, Lombok, NTB,
Indonesia, firdaus.ummat@gmail.com
 Abdillah, University of Muhammadiyah Mataram, Lombok, NTB,
Indonesia, abdillah.ummat@gmail.com
 Dewi Pramita, University of Muhammadiyah Mataram, Lombok, NTB,
Indonesia, mitha_dhewi@gmail.com
 Habib Ratu Perwira Negara, University of Bumigora Mataram, Lombok,
NTB, Indonesia, habib.ratu27@gmail.com
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it, and the learning process can be done anywhere and
anytime. This development originated from the results of field
observations in various educational institutions that (1)
teachers still teach with the lecture, discussion, and
assignment methods only, (2) 85% of students have an
android mobile phone, then 80% do not use mobile for
learning purposes, but to play. Android MML is very supportive
of learning with various features that have been provided. All
the features available are beneficial to help students
understand the learning material, so the teacher does not
need to explain repeatedly, and students can more easily
understand the learning material through the media. In
addition, students tend to prefer learning with the media than
just with an explanation from the teacher, and students will
find it more challenging to understand what is conveyed [8],
[9]. The learning process using Android MML is expected to
encourage students to study independently and deepen the
material from anywhere and anytime. The evaluation of the
learning can be done online so it does not cost such a learning
system today. Not only easy for students, but also easier for
the teacher to convey the material. The teacher will be
returned to function as an educator who accompanies his
students Tampa must explain the material at length in front of
the class [10]. Therefore, the purpose of research is to test the
validity, practicality, and effectiveness of interactive multimedia
learning.
2 METHODS
This research model is Research and Development (R&D).
According to Sugiyono (2016) research and development is a
research method used to produce a specific product, and to
test the effectiveness of the product [11]. Meanwhile,
according to Emzir et al (2014) Research and development is
research that develops certain products to know specific
needs with detailed specifications [12]. So development
research is a method of producing a specific product or
refining an existing product and testing the effectiveness of the
product.
The types of products produced in this development are
teaching materials in the form of media. The development
model used in this study is 4-D (Define, Design, Develop, and
Dissemination) developed by Thiagarajan, Semmel, and
Semmel (1974). The final stage of the research is the
dissemination of products which is one of the objectives of this
research that the products produced can help students
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improve their problem-solving abilities. The product trial was
carried out through two stages: a small group of 5 students
and a large group of 45 students. Furthermore, the data
collection instruments were in the form of (1) expert team
questionnaire sheets, (2) product trial questionnaire sheets,
and (3) student learning outcome test sheets. Data analysis
techniques were carried out to obtain quality and available
learning tools that met the criteria of validity, practicality, and
effectiveness.
3 RESULT
After analyzing the material, analyzing the respondents,
analyzing the development objectives, and analyzing the
product specifications, the initial design of the product is
obtained consisting of several parts, namely:
a. The opening page, which includes welcome learning
interactive media;
b. Student activities, in this student section there are
learning objectives and indicators of learning
outcomes;
c. Material simulation and sample problems consist of
several questions related to the matter, namely
geometry of triangles and rectangles;
d. The multiple-choice practice exercises are students'
final exams accompanied by the final results obtained
by students after students finish answering the
questions.
e. Development team biography
Furthermore, expert validation stages, small group trials, and
large group trials. The stages will be described as follows:
a. Expert Validation Stage
The initial design was validated first before trial by two experts,
namely media experts and material experts. From the media
field, validation results are obtained an average score of 35,
which is a valid category. While the material field validation
results are obtained an average score of 43, which is a very
valid category. The improvement of media validation is in the
training section by adding an image that can be used in the
form of a problem story in a daily life or a realistic image, while
the improvement of material validation is necessary Added
preliminary exercise questions at the end of the material.
b. Small Group Trial Stage
Before testing in the field directly, the product tested small
group first by choosing five students to know the simplicity, the
ministry, and the benefit of the product. From the results of this
trial, the results of learning for students 100%, while the
student response to the practicality of the product of 57.8,
which means very practical.
c. Large Group Trial Stage
After testing a small group test, the product was successful,
and the product subsequently tested its use on a large group
trial. This large group trial was performed to 45 students. The
procedure of implementation is as follows.
1) Explaining that the media is at the test stage and
requires feedback to improve it;
2) Conduct learning by using developed media;
3) Provide evaluation test questions to test the
effectiveness of product usage;
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4) Share a poll and ask students to fill it out. The
shared poll is to know the practicality level of the
product that is being developed.
Based on the results of the evaluation, that as many as 84% of
students are complete, this means that the products
developed include effective categories. As for the average
score of the student response poll of 57.56, which is
categorized practically.The developed Math Mobile Learning
(MML) meets valid, practical, and effective criteria. It proves
that the importance of Android-based learning media is
applied in class or outside the classroom in this technological
era. Where learning methods should not be centered on
teachers anymore, but students are required to be self-reliant.
The teacher's job is to socialize learning media. It can also
help students to more independently learn as well as to
conduct repetitive experiments through the Android media.
One of the positive impacts of this development is reducing
the use of mobile phones for useless things [13], [14].
4 CONCLUSION
Learning using the right methods and media will produce
positive impacts that are good for student learning outcomes,
especially supported by the use of technology that is now
increasingly developing. Teachers are required to update
information and learning materials further while students are
required to be independent in learning both at school and
outside of school. The results showed that the average student
gave a very practical response, and the students' learning
completeness reached 84%, which means it was very
effective. Furthermore, the team of authors giving suggestions
in the future needs to consider the menus in the application
should be designed as attractive as possible and also
understandable to all users, as well as a wider range of
material.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Thank you to all those who have helped in the process of this
research, especially to the Research Institute of the
Muhammadiyah University of Mataram and schools that are
partners in product trials.
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