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This study aimed to determine the relationship between parental involvement and mathematics learning achievement of fourth-grade students at SD Inpres 18 Sorong Regency. The research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The research subjects consisted of all fourth-grade students from classes IV A and IV B, totaling 66 students. Data on parental involvement were collected using a questionnaire, while students’ mathematics achievement data were obtained from documentation of end-of-semester promotion examination scores. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics. The prerequisite tests included the Kolmogorov–Smirnov normality test with a Monte Carlo approach and a linearity test. Hypothesis testing was carried out using Pearson Product Moment correlation with the assistance of SPSS software. The results showed a positive and significant relationship between parental involvement and students’ mathematics achievement, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.637 and a significance value of p = 0.000 (p < 0.05). This correlation is categorized as strong. The findings indicate that higher levels of parental involvement in guiding, supervising, and providing emotional support are associated with higher mathematics learning achievement among students. Therefore, parental involvement plays an important role in supporting the mathematics learning success of elementary school students.

This study was conducted to analyze the relationship between students’ learning motivation and their perception of mathematics with mathematics achievement among tenth-grade students at SMA Al Islam 1 Surakarta. Mathematics was chosen as the focus because it is often considered a subject that presents significant challenges for students, both in terms of conceptual understanding and in shaping positive attitudes toward learning. The study employed a correlational quantitative method, with the population consisting of all tenth-grade students and the sample limited to class X-9, comprising 36 students. The instruments used were a motivation questionnaire, a perception questionnaire, and mathematics learning outcomes obtained from mid-semester test scores. Data analysis included normality testing and Pearson correlation to identify the relationship among variables. The results indicated that learning motivation did not have a significant correlation with mathematics achievement. In contrast, students’ perception of mathematics showed a significant correlation with their academic performance. These findings suggest that students’ positive perceptions of mathematics can play a crucial role in supporting better academic achievement, while motivation alone may not guarantee higher performance. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing mathematics learning outcomes and provides a foundation for further research to develop more comprehensive tools for measuring motivation. Future studies are also encouraged to consider additional variables such as teaching strategies, parental involvement, and the overall learning environment in order to present a broader analysis of student success.

Modern Islamic boarding schools not only focus on religious education, but are also required to improve the academic quality of students, including in mathematics subjects which are often challenging due to differences in students' learning styles, motivations, and abilities. This study aims to design and implement a Decision Support Sistem (DSS) based on the VIKOR method to analyze students' mathematical understanding and provide recommendations for more adaptive learning strategies. The study uses a descriptive quantitative approach with data obtained through documentation of students' grades, as well as interviews with mathematics teachers. The VIKOR method is used to evaluate students' understanding based on five main criteria, namely exam scores, report card scores, attendance, attitudes and behavior, and skills, through a process of normalization, weighting, calculation of S, R, and Q scores, and ranking students. The results show that there are five students with the lowest level of mathematical understanding, namely A11, A4, A17, A1, and A12, who have the lowest VIKOR index scores. This low level of understanding is influenced by factors such as learning attitudes, attendance, report card scores, and skills, so they require further attention and guidance from teachers. The application of the VIKOR method in SPK has proven effective in optimizing the analysis of students' mathematics achievements and providing recommendations for more targeted personal learning strategies, thereby helping to improve the quality of education and maximize students' academic potential.

This study aims to examine the influence of the implementation of the Mastery Learning model on the study results of seventh-grade students at Darussalam Islamic Middle School, Gowa. This research is a type of classroom action research (CAR), designed to improve the mathematics learning outcomes of seventh-grade students. The CAR approach was implemented in a cyclical form, consisting of four stages: (1) planning, (2) action, (3) observation, and (4) reflection. Data collection techniques used in this study included observation, testing, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive analysis to assess both the learning outcomes and the teacher and student activities during the process. The results of the first and second cycles indicate a significant improvement in student performance. In the first cycle, the study results showed a 75% improvement in student learning outcomes, and after the second cycle, student performance improved to 90%. The class's average grade also increased significantly, from 71 in the first cycle to 87 in the second cycle. This improvement demonstrates that the implementation of the Mastery Learning model can significantly enhance the mathematics learning outcomes of seventh-grade students at Darussalam Islamic Middle School, Gowa. Furthermore, this study proves that the collaborative approach in classroom action research not only improves student learning outcomes but also fosters an engaging and effective learning environment. The results suggest that the Mastery Learning model, with its emphasis on achieving mastery in learning before progressing to the next topic, is an effective strategy for improving mathematics achievement in middle school students. This study contributes valuable insights into the effectiveness of the Mastery Learning model in enhancing student performance in mathematics.

This study examined the effectiveness of applying the Logan Avenue Problem Solving (LAPS-Heuristic) learning model on mathematics learning outcomes among Class VII students at Wusto Imam An-Nasai Gowa using a one-group pretest–posttest design. The population consisted of all seventh-grade students enrolled in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. A learning outcome test was employed as the primary research instrument to measure students’ performance before and after the implementation of the learning model. The data analysis involved descriptive statistical methods combined with gain tests to assess the extent of improvement. The findings revealed that students’ mathematics achievement fell predominantly within the very high category, with 53.85% of learners classified in this range, indicating a notable increase in category levels compared to their pretest performance. Furthermore, the percentage of students who successfully met the required minimum competency standards after the application of the LAPS-Heuristic model reached 96.15%. This outcome clearly illustrates that the vast majority of students—over 85%—achieved or exceeded the established passing threshold, suggesting that the integration of the LAPS-Heuristic approach was highly effective in enhancing mathematics learning outcomes. Overall, the results underscore that the LAPS-Heuristic learning model can serve as a practical and impactful strategy to improve student engagement, comprehension, and mastery of mathematical concepts in junior high school settings.

Mathematics anxiety can reduce students' ability to understand and solve mathematical problems, thus affecting their overall attitude towards mathematics. Mathematics anxiety, a psychological factor that can affect students' learning achievement in mathematics learning in high school, makes it the most challenging subject in school. This study aimed to identify the effect of mathematics anxiety on students' learning achievement at the high school level and to analyze strategic factors that can help reduce mathematics anxiety for students. This study used a quantitative method with an ex post facto research type with a correlational design. The population was grade X high school students in South Tangerang, with a sample size of 84. The side technique used cluster random sampling. Data collection used an instrument in the form of a mathematics anxiety and learning achievement questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out through partial correlation and multiple correlation with a significance level of 0.05, and the prerequisite test analysis used normality, linearity, and multicollinearity tests. The results showed that mathematics anxiety influenced by self-efficacy factors, classroom climate, and academic support from parents and peers significantly affected students' learning achievement in high school. Schools can facilitate a more conducive learning environment to minimize mathematics anxiety and improve learning outcomes. Implementing a learning program that is psychologically responsive and adaptive to students' needs is expected to improve students' mathematics achievement significantly..  

The application of the STAD type cooperative learning method (Student Teams-Achievement Divisions) is a relevant strategy in efforts to improve students' mathematical abilities. In this research, we examine the effectiveness of using the STAD type cooperative learning style in improving students' mathematical abilities. This approach involves dividing students into small teams to encourage collaboration, joint problem solving, and knowledge exchange. We evaluated the impact of implementing this learning model on students' mathematical abilities and gained insight into effective learning strategies in the context of improving mathematics achievement.

This study explores the effect of inquiry-based learning (IBL) on mathematics achievement among secondary school students. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, two groups of students were taught the same mathematical content, one group using traditional methods and the other with an IBL approach. Results indicated that students exposed to IBL exhibited significantly higher comprehension and engagement levels, particularly in problem-solving and critical thinking skills. These findings suggest that IBL is a promising pedagogical approach for enhancing mathematics achievement in secondary education.

Educational learning achievement is needed to determine the success rate of student learning. Student learning interest has a significant influence on student learning outcomes. This research was conducted to determine the relationship between learning activeness and interest in learning mathematics on mathematics learning achievement. The method used in this study is a survey method with multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the variables of activeness and interest in learning obtained from questionnaires or questionnaires with a total of 18 statements with 26 respondents showing the results of the prerequisite analysis test or assumption test and the results of hypothesis testing. The results of this study are based on a multiple linear regression test of 0.627 or equal to 62.7%. This figure means that the activeness and interest in learning simultaneously (together) affect the mathematics achievement of elementary school students by 62.7%.

This study aims to explore the effect of innovative mathematics learning in the Merdeka curriculum at MIN Kedungwuni.  Using a literature study and interview approach, this research examines the perceptions and experiences of stakeholders, such as teachers, students and parents, related to the implementation of these innovations.  The findings of this study are expected to provide insight into the effectiveness of mathematics learning innovations in increasing students' interest, conceptual understanding, critical thinking skills, collaboration, and mathematics achievement.  The results of this study can provide a basis for further development in innovative mathematics learning in elementary schools