Geogebra in integral areas to improve mathematical representation ability

Abstract

Integral Calculus is material that must be understood by students as a basis for teaching in school. The ability of mathematical representation of an integral area is felt to be less comprehensively mastered. It is indicated by the large number of students having difficulty in making graphic visual displays. Several researchers make some approaches through technology-based media, including GeoGebra. The purpose of this study is to find out better improvement between the mathematical representation abilities of students who use GeoGebra in Integral Areas with conventional learning in terms of overall and prerequisite abilities. In this research, the sample is fourth semester students of the Mathematics Education Study Program at Universitas Suryakancana. The design of this study uses a nonequivalent control group design with purposive sampling technique. As a result, the improvement of Students’ mathematical representation ability who use GeoGebra in integral area is better than students who use conventional learning and mathematical representation ability with the category of high and low prerequisite abilities using Geogebra in Integral Areas is better than those carrying out conventional learning in the category of high and low prerequisite abilities.