Peningkatan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Siswa Kelas VII Melalui Strategi Pembelajaran Mendalam (Deep Learning)
Abstract
Conceptual understanding plays a crucial role in mathematics learning; however, classroom practices that prioritize procedural execution often hinder students’ ability to construct meaning from mathematical ideas. This issue was observed among seventh-grade students at SMP Cinta Rakyat 3 Pematangsiantar, where problem-solving activities were largely approached through formula memorization rather than conceptual reasoning. This study investigates the extent to which a pedagogical deep learning strategy, defined as a high-level cognitive approach distinct from artificial intelligence, can enhance students’ mathematical conceptual understanding by fostering active engagement, conceptual exploration, and reflective thinking. The research adopted a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 32 students selected through purposive sampling. Students’ understanding was assessed using an essay-based instrument aligned with indicators of conceptual comprehension. Data were examined through descriptive analysis, normality testing, paired-sample t-test, and the calculation of the Normalized Gain (N-Gain) index. The findings reveal a meaningful increase in conceptual understanding following the intervention, indicated by a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores and an average N-Gain of 0.62, classified as a moderate level of improvement. These results highlight the potential of deep learning-oriented instructional practices to support deeper conceptual engagement in mathematics learning. While the absence of a control group restricts broader generalization, the study offers preliminary empirical insight into the effectiveness of deep learning strategies within junior high school mathematics contexts.
Keywords
Conceptual Understanding, Mathematics Learning, Deep Learning Strategy
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