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The rapid development of technology in today's era requires every profession to align with existing developments. The teaching profession is no exception. Teachers must be able to utilize technology in the learning process to create an engaging learning environment for students. To support this capability, training is essential. This community service activity aims to provide training to teachers at Bancong  Elementary School in Wonoasri District, Madiun Regency, to familiarize themselves with and be able to use the GeoGebra application. This training also aims to improve teachers' competency in utilizing digital technology as a learning medium. The GeoGebra application is an effective application for solving mathematics problems in elementary schools, particularly in geometry, particularly plane figures. The implementation method for this activity includes preparation, training, and mentoring. The training was provided in the form of workshops and hands-on practice using GeoGebra-based mathematics learning media. The activity proceeded orderly and smoothly, and the training participants understood the material well, both theoretically and in practice.

The objectives of this Community Service Program are: (1) To introduce the concept of ethnomathematics to students and classroom teachers at UPT SDN 1 Rantepao as a contextual learning approach rooted in local culture, particularly the traditions of the Toraja ethnic group; (2) To enhance students’ understanding and interest in mathematics through the integration of mathematical elements found in Torajan cultural motifs, artifacts, and symbols, such as symmetry, geometric shapes, patterns, and measurement; and (3) To support teachers in developing innovative and meaningful mathematics instruction by connecting mathematical content to real-life contexts that are relevant to students' daily experiences. The program was implemented in five stages: preliminary observation and survey, preparation, implementation, group discussion and reflection, and the final stage—evaluation. Based on the results of the program, the introduction of ethnomathematics based on Torajan local culture successfully contributed to improving students’ mathematical understanding and reinforcing the relevance of mathematics instruction within the local cultural context. The three-day implementation of the program was met with highly positive responses from all school stakeholders, including strong student enthusiasm, active teacher participation, and noticeable changes in instructional practices. Evaluation outcomes demonstrated a significant improvement in student understanding, as reflected by an increase in the average quiz score from 55 to 83. Moreover, the program contributed to social transformation within the school environment, including the formation of culturally based student learning groups, positive shifts in student learning behaviors, the emergence of local student leadership, and increased awareness among both students and teachers of the importance of integrating local cultural values into the learning process.

Education is a key factor in human resource development, especially in rural areas that often face challenges in accessing quality education. The Afternoon Tutoring Program (Bimbel Sore) conducted by KKN-MAS students from Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA in Sidorejo Village aims to enhance elementary school students' academic understanding and learning motivation. This program was attended by 30 students and focused on core subjects such as Mathematics, Indonesian Language, and Natural Sciences using an interactive approach, including group discussions, quizzes, and Q&A sessions. Evaluation results showed an increase in students' comprehension, with an average score improvement of 25%, as well as greater active participation in learning. Furthermore, the program contributed to boosting students' confidence in facing academic challenges. This initiative is expected to serve as a model for improving education quality in rural areas and inspire other community service activities. The sustainability of this program can be strengthened by involving more volunteers and expanding the range of taught materials to better align with students' needs in the future.

The use of technology in academics is one of the important factors in supporting learning and research activities, especially among students. This community service aims to improve the knowledge and skills of students of the PSDKU Mathematics Education Study Program, Pattimura University, Southwest Maluku Regency in using Mendeley as a reference management tool. The method used in this study is an experimental approach with a direct practice-based training model. Participants consisted of students of the PSDKU Mathematics Education Study Program, Pattimura University, Southwest Maluku Regency. The results of the study showed a significant increase in students' knowledge and skills in managing academic references using Mendeley, including in the aspects of compiling bibliographies, automatic citations, and organizing documents. These findings indicate that training in the use of scientific reference software such as Mendeley can have a positive impact on the quality of students' academic results.

Mathematics education in Indonesia faces significant challenges in raising students' awareness of the relevance of mathematics in daily life and the workforce, particularly in the digital era and knowledge-based economy. This study aims to assess the influence of students' awareness of the importance of mathematics in their future careers. Using a quantitative approach, the research collects data from students at various educational levels and analyzes their views on the relationship between mathematics and career development. The results show that students' awareness of the relevance of mathematics in careers, especially in technology, economics, and science, affects their interest and motivation to study mathematics. These findings indicate the importance of increasing awareness through more relevant and technology-based learning approaches to prepare students to face career challenges in the future.  

The focus of this study is the transformation of English and Mathematics education at the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Takengon. Higher education at IAIN Takengon faces challenges in increasing student interest, especially in English and Mathematics study programs. Students believe that mathematics and English skills are not important for career success. This is a common problem in many universities in Indonesia. By focusing on the analysis of high school needs, this study attempts to address the problem. The results of the analysis indicate that IAIN Takengon programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs of English and Mathematics students. As part of the solution, IAIN Takengon students engage directly with high school students and gain hands-on experience in mentoring and teaching. To determine the needs of high schools, an analysis of the study program curriculum, interviews with teachers and students, and observations were conducted. The results of the study indicate that the English and Mathematics curriculum needs to be improved specifically, and the program should be more related to students' real lives. Case studies and qualitative methods are considered effective in collecting contextual data and providing in-depth insights into the state of education at IAIN Takengon. Other practical recommendations include curriculum adjustments, creating learning materials that are more in line with industry needs, and training teachers to implement innovative teaching methods.

Inclusive education is one of the efforts to realize educational services for children with special needs as regulated in Permendiknas No. 70 of 2009. Magetan Regency was declared an inclusion district in 2017. Based on the 2023 education report card data, junior high school students have the lowest achievement in numeracy literacy compared to elementary and high school students, namely only 41.14%, almost close to the poor category (<40%). Based on the results of interviews with Special Assistant Teachers (GPK), data was obtained that slow learner students had difficulty using writing in the Mathematics learning process. The training activity for making learning videos using OpenShoot videos was carried out using direct practice, mentoring and evaluation methods. The aim of the training is to develop GPK's digital competency. The result of this training is learning media in the form of numeracy literacy learning videos for slow learner students.

Children between the ages of four and six benefit greatly from the moral and motor skills development opportunities presented by kindergarten-level early childhood education programs. The purpose of this research was to determine whether the fine motor-based learning approach used by teachers at Nusa Indah Kindergarten in Bicak Village was successful in enhancing the students' fine motor skills. Using the number wheel and other interactive activities, youngsters may practice their fine motor skills while learning the fundamentals of mathematics. An novel learning medium was developed and evaluated using a Research & Development (R&D) approach. The study also utilized an observational method to analyze the medium's impact. The findings demonstrated that the approach considerably enhanced the fine motor skills, which encompass drawing and writing, of the children. The children's engagement and enthusiasm for learning were both boosted by the game-based activities. These results lend credence to the idea that preschool programs should take a more all-encompassing approach to teaching young children, one that prioritizes not just their cognitive but also their physical and emotional growth. This study adds to the body of knowledge on early childhood education curricula by highlighting the need of including fine motor development activities.

The learning model is very important and has many benefits in the teaching and learning process, with the help of the learning model educators can also motivate students to be actively involved in learning and totality so as to affect student learning outcomes. Through a cooperative learning model of the team games tournament type with a scientific approach, it is hoped that it will be able to improve student learning outcomes. This study aims to determine the effect of the application of the cooperative learning model of the team games tournament type with a scientific approach on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VII MTs Fie Sabilil Muttaqien Tempurejo students for the 2023/2024 school year. The method in this study is a quantitative Quasi Experiment with a posttets only control group design research design. This study consists of independent variables and bound variables. The independent variable is the learning model used, namely a cooperative model of the team games tournament type with a scientific approach while the bound variable is the learning outcome. The subject of this study is grade VII students of MTs FSM Tempurejo with 23 students in the experimental class and 23 students in the control class. Data collection is carried out by means of a posttest given at the end of learning which is used to determine student learning outcomes. The results showed a significant difference with the value of t calculated = 2.134 and t table = 1.080 with a significance level of 0.05. The average score of students after being taught using a cooperative model of teamgames tournament type with a scientific approach was 80.04, while the average score of students with a direct learning model was 68.65. Thus, the application of a cooperative learning model of the team games tournament type with a scientific approach is more effective on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade VII MTs students Fie Sabilil Muttaqien Tempurejo for the 2023/2024 school year.

One of the significant challenges in the world of education is the learning difficulties experienced by students, including in the boarding school environment. The purpose of this service activity is to provide tutoring to grade VII students, especially class VII-C MTs Mambaul Ulum to help students overcome difficulties in learning mathematics. The method of implementing service activities consists of five main stages: 1) planning and preparation including taking care of permits to carry out service activities, conducting initial surveys to identify mathematical materials that are considered necessary for guidance, compiling teaching materials needed in tutoring activities, and determining the schedule for the implementation of tutoring activities; 2) providing pretest questions to determine students' learning abilities before tutoring activities are held; 3) the implementation of tutoring activities; 4) the provision of posttest questions to determine students' mathematics learning ability after tutoring activities, and; 5) evaluation. The results of this activity show that mathematics tutoring activities for grade VII students, especially grade VII-C MTs Mambaul Ulum, have proven to be effective in helping to overcome difficulties in learning mathematics. The increase in the average score from pretest to posttest, from 45 to 80, shows that students are able to understand and master the material taught.

This research explains mathematical constructions using APOS theory which are used to improve students' understanding abilities in the learning process. The method used in this research is literature study. The conclusion in this research is that mathematical construction based on apos theory can improve students' understanding abilities, apart from increasing students' understanding abilities it can also make students more active in learning. Research conclusions This is proven by various research results from other people that have been carried out previously

In learning mathematics, calculation techniques are indispensable. However, a common issue encountered is the lack of proficiency in calculations, whether it be addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Jarimatika is a method of mathematical calculation using the fingers as tools to facilitate arithmetic operations, especially multiplication. This activity aims to socialize and understand the responses of students and teachers towards the use of the Jarimatika method in elementary schools. The results of the activity showed that students were very enthusiastic during the activity and found it easier to perform multiplication operations using the Jarimatika method. The teachers' response was also very positive and they appreciated this activity. From this activity, it was proven that the Jarimatika method helps elementary school students become quicker and more proficient in multiplication operations

The purpose of this service is to describe initiatives that can be done to increase students' interest in learning mathematics, especially in the material of natural number calculation operations. The solution offered in this activity is assistance in learning the concept of natural number counting operations using natural number calculation operation board props. Participants in this service activity involved 28 students of grade III MI Miftahul Islam. The stages of this activity consist of three stages, namely the preparation, implementation, and evaluation stages. The conclusion obtained from this service activity is that assistance in learning the concept of natural number counting operations using natural number calculation operation board props is said to have succeeded in increasing students' interest in learning mathematics. This is evidenced by the increase in the percentage of students who achieve scores above KKM (Minimum Completeness Criteria) after mentoring, from 30% to 85%.

This study aims to describe students' difficulties in learning mathematics in mathematics subject data presentation material in class V MIS TPI SEI BAMBAN. The goal is:  1.To find out the difficulties experienced by students in learning mathematics in the material for presenting data at MIS TPI SEI BAMBAN,  2.To find out the factors that cause students to have difficulty learning mathematics in the material for presenting data at MIS TPI SEI BAMBAN  3.For find what efforts were made in overcoming students' learning difficulties in Mathematics in the Data Presentation material at MIS TPI SEI BAMBAN Kec. Batang Serangan Kab. Langkat. This study used qualitative research methods. The techniques used to collect data are observation, interviews, and documentation. The conclusion from the results of this study namely :  1.Types of learning difficulties experienced by students, namely difficulties in understanding formulas, multiplication, division and in data presentation material, namely in line charts.  2.Then the factors that cause student learning difficulties consist of internal factors and external factors. Internal factors include attitudes in students and external factors, namely factors from outside the student's self.  3.Efforts made by the teacher, namely motivating students, learning in a fun way and increasing practice questions.