Application of MNR Learning in Improving Students' Mathematical Reasoning Ability

Abstract

Mathematics learning in schools has the aim of teaching students about logical, analytical, systematic, critical and creative thinking as well as having the ability to cooperate. From this, learning mathematics should be able to improve students' mathematical reasoning abilities. This study aims to determine how Matematika Nalaria Realistik (MNR) learning can improve students' mathematical reasoning abilities and student responses to the application of MNR learning. This research is a classroom action research conducted in three cycles and involves 35 students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah. Data were obtained through written tests, class observations, interviews and questionnaires. The findings of this study are that MNR learning can help students improve students' mathematical reasoning abilities, evidenced by an increase in the total score obtained by students on aspects of mathematical reasoning ability from the 1^st cycle to the 3^rd cycle. In addition, students have a positive response to MNR learning. Teachers can apply MNR learning as an alternative method of learning mathematics to improve students' mathematical reasoning abilities.