Journal of Education Research and Evaluation

Excelling in Student Achievements (EXCELLA) Real-Time Based on Student Achievement Management Innovation Integrated with Blockchain Systems

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Indonesia, which has significant human resources, needs better human resources. The efforts made by the government through the Independent Curriculum program, in fact, still need to be in line with expectations. Many students' potential has yet to be maximized, so innovation is needed to improve the quality of students through competitions and maximizing potential. This research aims to maximize students' potential and improve the quality of human resources in Indonesia. This type of research is qualitative, using quantitative research methods and t-test analysis. The research subjects were 60 students. The methods used to collect data are interviews, observations, and tests. The instrument used to collect data is test questions. Inference analysis was carried out using a Paired Sample T-Test. The Paired Sample T-Test results show a significant difference between the average achievement of students in the experimental group that uses the EXCELLA system and the control group that follows regular learning. The findings of this research have proven to have a positive impact on increasing student achievement and potential. This research implies that EXCELLA has excellent potential to become a practical learning innovation in improving the quality of Indonesian human resources. With continued support from the government and other stakeholders, EXCELLA can significantly create a superior and competitive future generation.

Interest and Academic Performance in Physics of Grade 10 Students amidst Pandemic

Donna A. Villaceran, Joji D. Linaugo, Joel M. Bual — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Students' interest is significant in their academic performance in Physics. However, due to the pandemic, their interest and performance results still need to be higher. Therefore, this study analyzed the interests and academic achievements of 10th-grade physics students and compared them by gender. This study also investigates significant differences in their academic interests and achievements when grouped by gender. This research uses a quantitative design with a descriptive, comparative, and correlational approach. The research subjects were 108 Class 10 Physics students determined using convenience sampling. Data collection methods use questionnaires and tests. The data collection instruments are questionnaire sheets and test questions. The statistical tools used in data analysis are mean, standard deviation, Mann-Whitney U Test, and Spearman Rank Correlation. The research results show that students are generally interested in physics and do not meet expectations in terms of academic achievement. Meanwhile, there is no difference in their academic interests and achievements when grouped by gender. However, there is a significant relationship between their interests and academic performance. Given the results, continuous improvement in content delivery, teaching strategies, and assessments is necessary to ensure student interest and academic performance.

Proficiency Level and Challenges of Students in Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences

Reneth Mae A. Diaz, Joel M. Bual, Dennis V. Madrigal — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The social sciences are essential for students to function in society. Therefore, a proficiency assessment is necessary to check their acquisition of competency. This research aims to assess the level of student proficiency and challenges in Social Science Disciplines and Ideas (DISS) in private high schools. Additionally, this study investigated differences in their proficiency levels compared to gender and grades. This type of research is quantitative research. This research uses a quantitative research design, specifically a descriptive-comparative approach. The respondents for this research were 144 students who were determined using stratified random sampling. Data analysis techniques use inferential statistics. The results of this research are that students show a developing level of proficiency in DISS, which indicates that these competencies have not been fully mastered. In comparison, there were differences when grouped by gender and level, with women and those scoring 90-100 scoring higher than their peers. Meanwhile, the challenges faced by students in studying DISS are related to teachers, students, student environment, resources, facilities and subject factors. Considering the results, the anchored theory was validated. Therefore, continuous improvement is encouraged to implement content, strategies, and assessments in DISS to develop students' level of proficiency in the course.

Provosts’ Quality Assurance Strategies and Lecturers’ Job Performance in Colleges of Education in Kwara State, Nigeria

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The continuous decline in lecturer performance, especially at Colleges of Education, has raised significant concern among education stakeholders. This research aims to analyze the relationship between the chancellor's quality assurance strategy and the work performance of lecturers in universities of education. This research uses a descriptive survey with a correlational type. The research sample consisted of 285 lecturers. A proportional random sampling technique was used to select the number of respondents. The instrument for data collection is the Chancellor's Quality Assurance Strategy and Lecturer Work Performance Questionnaire (PQASLJPQ). The questionnaire was divided into three sections: section A for demographic data collection; Part B contains matters regarding the chancellor's quality assurance strategy; and Part C has items regarding lecturer work performance on a modified 4-point Likert rating scale. The data collected was analyzed using the mean rating to answer the research questions. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test the research hypothesis at a significance level 0.05. The research results show a significant relationship between the chancellor's quality assurance strategy and lecturers' work performance. This study shows adequate supervision, staff development programs, and stress management can improve teacher performance and school effectiveness. It is recommended that the rector maintain a high professional spirit and moral standards to effectively implement quality assurance strategies and maintain favorable working conditions for lecturers.

Contextually Based Mathematics Learning Module Improves Students' Mathematical Literacy Abilities

Machfud Fatkurochman, Isnandar Slamet, Ikrar Pramudya — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Literacy skills make a real contribution to social and economic growth and welfare for individuals or society. However, currently, students have low mathematical literacy. This research aims to develop contextual-based mathematics learning modules to improve students' mathematical literacy skills. This type of research is development research, with the development model used as ADDIE. Data collection methods use observation, interviews, questionnaires and tests. Data collection instruments used questionnaire sheets and test questions. Data analysis techniques use descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. The results of the research are that the validity of experts, including material experts, is categorized as good, with an average value of 74.84%. Media experts are 81.11% (very good). Linguist is 84.44% (very good). The practicality of the learning module based on teacher responses after going through the trial was stated to be very practical, with an average score of 87.14%. Practicality based on student responses is 85.11% (very practical). The results of the effectiveness of this learning module in increasing mathematical literacy are included in the effective category. Learning outcomes using this module are better in improving mathematical literacy than without using this module. It was concluded that the learning module developed was valid, practical and effective. This research implies that the module developed is suitable for use and utilized as a learning medium to improve students' mathematical literacy.

Comparative Test of Cronbach's Alpha Reliability Coefficient, Kr-20, Kr-21, And Split-Half Method

Hari Sugiharto Setyaedhi — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Final semester exams have an essential role in measuring student learning outcomes. Therefore, the tests must be of good quality. The problem is that lecturers must use reliable measuring tools to measure learning outcomes. This research aims to compare various reliability coefficients to determine which method has the highest reliability. The data collection methods in this research are observation, interviews, and tests based on student responses to the final semester exams. The data analysis technique uses the reliability of the Alpha Cronbach formula, Kuder Richardson 20, 21, and the split-half method consisting of Spearman-Brown, Flanagan, Rulon, and Hoyt. This type of research uses quantitative description. Comparative research designs are ex post facto. The research subjects were 90 undergraduate students. The research results provide several conclusions: first, the odd-even Rulon method has the highest reliability coefficient, namely 0.86; second, all reliable methods have a coefficient above 0.7 as the minimum requirement for acceptance; and third. All reliability methods have relatively the same reliability coefficient, namely around 0.8. fourth, all reliable techniques are suitable for measuring tools in the final semester exam. This research implies that lecturers are advised to use the odd-even Rulon reliability coefficient when measuring learning outcomes.

Google Sites Based on Guided Inquiry to Improve Social Studies Critical Thinking in Elementary Schools

Kori Sundari, Arita Marini , Nina Nurhasanah — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The increase in Indonesian internet users will reach 215 million people in 2023, increasing from 77.02% to 78.18%. Apart from that, students' critical thinking, evaluation, inference, explanation and self-regulation skills still need to be improved. This research aims to develop Google sites based on guided inquiry. This type of research is development research using the Borg and Gall model procedure. The research subjects are learning media experts, material experts and language experts. The test subjects were 30 students and 2 teachers. Data collection methods use observation, interviews, questionnaires and tests. Data collection instruments use questionnaires and test questions. Data analysis techniques use descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis. The results of the research were that media expert validation produced an average of 4.64, material experts produced an average of 4.67 and language expert validation results were 4.7. Based on teacher and student trials, it shows that the media is in the very good category, declared suitable for use in learning. The effectiveness test results obtained an N-gain of 56.2 in the "quite effective" category. Student response activities obtained an N-gain of 77.99 in the "effective" category. It was concluded that Google Sites-based media integrated with guided inquiry can improve the critical thinking of fifth-grade elementary school students compared to conventional learning. This research implies that the guided inquiry-based Google Sites developed can be used in learning.

Enhancing Collaboration Skills and Student Learning Outcomes Through the Implementation of an Ethnoscience-Based Common Knowledge Construction Model (CKCM) with Podcasts

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Responding to the challenges of 21st-century education, educators must implement innovative approaches to optimize student learning. Recognizing the importance of ethnoscience as a cultural lens that enriches traditional knowledge and constructivist learning, facilitated through the Common Knowledge Construction Model (CKCM), is essential to encourage the development of ideas. Using podcasts as a learning medium is increasingly promising in improving understanding of the material. This research analyzes the impact of ethnoscience-based CKCM with podcasts on chemical bonds. This type of research is quantitative, using a quasi-experimental design with a posttest-only control group. The sample in this study was 61 students, and it was taken using random sampling techniques. The data collection method uses tests. The data collection instrument uses test question sheets. The data analysis technique uses inferential statistical analysis. The research results show no significant difference in applying ethnoscience-based CKCM and podcasts on chemical bonds. While there are no striking differences, these findings provide avenues for future research, exploring differences in student engagement, podcast content development, and variations in teaching methodology. This exploration can contribute valuable insights to the ongoing discourse regarding effective educational strategies, providing benefits to educators and researchers aiming to improve learning outcomes in science education.

Parenting and Disciplinary Behavior on Elementary School Student Learning Outcomes

Ria Fajrin Rizqy Ana, Frita Devi Asriyanti, Leny Suryaning Astutik — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research is motivated by the fact that many students still need to be more disciplined in obeying the rules. This research aims to analyze the influence of parenting patterns on student learning outcomes, the influence of disciplinary behavior on student learning outcomes, and the influence of parental parenting and corrective behavior on student learning outcomes. This research is quantitative research with a correlational type. The population in this study was all students, totaling 74 students. The sample in this study used the entire population. The data collection methods used are questionnaires and documentation. The data collection instrument uses a questionnaire sheet. Data analysis techniques use validity, reliability, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and coefficient of determination. The results of data analysis show that, first, parental parenting influences student learning outcomes. Second, there is no influence of disciplinary behavior on student learning outcomes partially. Third, there is a simultaneous influence of parental parenting and corrective behavior on learning outcomes. It is concluded that good parenting and corrective behavior can improve the learning outcomes of elementary school students.

Two-Factor Self-Esteem Enhancement Program for Adolescent Student with Self-Esteem Problem

Sri Mujiati, Farida Kurniawati — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Low self-esteem is a problem that often occurs in teenage students. Another issue is that research looking at the effectiveness of intervention programs still focuses on participants with clinical conditions. In contrast, general population participants in educational contexts, such as adolescent students, still need to be improved. This research analyzes a two-factor self-esteem improvement program for adolescents with self-esteem problems. With a single-subject design, this study aims to see the effectiveness of a two-factor intervention development program for adolescent students with self-esteem problems. The intervention program was prepared based on the intervention program from Mruk (2006), which is directed at developing feelings of worth and capability in adolescent students with self-esteem problems. Program evaluation was carried out quantitatively and qualitatively using the Kirkpatrick and Kirkpatrick (2006) program evaluation guide. Data on changes in knowledge were measured using a questionnaire, while changes in behavior were measured using the Indonesian version of Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale, adapted by Maroqi (2018). The research results show that this intervention program positively impacts the self-esteem of problematic adolescent students. There are changes in the knowledge and behavior of teenage students after participating in the intervention program. The results of this research can be a reference for practitioners who work with adolescent students, such as psychologists, school counselors, and teachers, to develop further intervention programs to support the development of students' self-esteem.

Multimedia Mobile Application to Improve the Academic Achievement of Fifth Grade Elementary School Students in Physical Education Classes

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Lack of student interest in learning has an impact on low student learning outcomes. One of the factors that causes low student learning outcomes is the lack of learning media. This research aims to examine the effect of multimedia mobile applications to improve the academic achievement of fifth grade elementary school students in physical education classes. This type of research is quantitative research using an experimental design. The population in this study was 112 grade V elementary school students. This research took samples randomly using the Slovin formula. The methods used to collect data are questionnaires and tests. The instruments used to collect data were questionnaire sheets and test questions. The data analysis technique used to analyze the data is inferential statistics. The results of this research, namely the t-test results, show that there is an influence of the use of mobile Apps in learning activities. It can be concluded that the use of mobile Apps in learning activities can improve students' academic achievement in class V physical education. This research implies that the use of mobile Apps in learning activities can make it easier for students to learn.

Obstacle Factors and Difficulty Factors for Students in Higher Education in Completing Final Assignments

Wahyudin Rahman, Loso Judijanto, Henny Sanulita — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Procrastination often occurs in students in higher education. Facts in higher education in 2021-2022 from 27 students were found, and 22.22% of students had not taken part in a proposal seminar and had not completed a final assignment or thesis, 40.74% of students had attended a proposal seminar but had not completed a final assignment or thesis, and 37.03% of students had have attended a proposal seminar and have completed a final assignment or thesis. This problem is urgent to research because there is a gap between theory, expectations and reality on the ground. This research aims to analyze the factors that cause procrastination in students when completing their theses in higher education. The research method is mixed methods. The subjects were 50 students. Data collection techniques use questionnaires, interviews and direct observation of students. Analysis technique by collecting data, reducing and drawing conclusions. Data is depicted in diagrams, and the results of interviews and observations are interpreted. The results and research findings show that students working on their thesis have many difficulties caused by internal factors, namely self-control, self-efficacy, and lack of motivation. In the process of completing a final assignment or thesis, students are required to learn to motivate themselves, control themselves, and develop high self-efficacy so that students can focus more on completing their thesis.

Improving the Critical Thinking Ability of Vocational High School Students through Digital Teaching Material

Budi Tri Cahyono, Taufiq Subhanul Qodr, Mochamad Kamil Budiarto — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Limited variety in mathematics teaching methods can harm student achievement in the subject. Therefore, this research aims to evaluate the impact of using e-books as a learning medium on students' critical thinking abilities. This research applies an experimental approach involving control and experimental groups. This research involved 70 vocational school students who were divided into two groups. The data collection method uses tests. The data collection instrument uses test questions. Data analysis techniques use inferential statistics. Research findings show that using e-books or digital teaching materials significantly improves students' critical thinking abilities. The conclusion that can be drawn is that e-books have proven effective in influencing and improving students' critical thinking abilities. The results of this research underline the great potential of digital learning media, such as e-books, in improving students' critical thinking skills in vocational high school environments. Therefore, it is deemed necessary to widely implement interactive media in e-book format in vocational schools to improve students' critical thinking skills to equip them to face challenges in work and entrepreneurial activities.

Education Policies for Enhancing Professional Competence in Elementary School Teachers

Fenti Farleni, Dewi Nancy Shabatini, Encep Syarifudin, Cucu Atikah — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The quality of education is influenced by many elements, such as the quality of teachers, efforts to increase equity, curriculum design, provision of adequate facilities and infrastructure, and the creation of a conducive learning environment. Furthermore, government legislation facilitates improvements in these components. In optimizing the achievement of educational goals, it is necessary to form a cadre of educators who are capable and able to demonstrate exemplary performance. This research aims to analyze educational policies to increase the professional competence of elementary school teachers. This type of research is qualitative. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The data obtained in this research can be classified into primary data and secondary data. The main data sources for this research consist of critical school leaders and certified teachers. Secondary data refers to a comprehensive collection of materials available in a research environment, including diverse formats such as letters, images, and procedural documents related to a research investigation. The data analysis technique uses qualitative analysis using the theoretical framework proposed by Milles and Huberman. The results of this research show that educational policy analysis is to improve the quality of the teaching profession, legal sources increasingly cover the position of teachers, and professional teacher education improves the position and professionalism of teachers.

Improving Basic Writing Competencies (Production Écrite Debutante) French Language Through the Application of Fiche De Travail Numérique

Isda Pramuniati, Abdul Ghofur, Wahyuni Sa’adah — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In language learning, students must have language skills such as oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral production, and written production. However, there are still many students who have low writing skills. This research aims to analyze the application of digital worksheets to improve student's writing skills and assess the feasibility of digital worksheets in the Production Écrite Débutante course. This type of research is development. The procedure used to develop media is ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The methods used to collect data are observation, interviews, questionnaires and tests. The subjects of this research are material experts and learning media experts. Data collection instruments use questionnaires and test questions. The data analysis technique uses qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of the research, namely the application of worksheets to students, showed significant changes in writing skills. The vocabulary indicator increased from 64.53 to 87.52. The grammar indicator increased from 56.83 to 87.33. The writing mechanism indicator increased from 81.69 to 92.35. The implementation results show that the average student learning outcome is 86.89. It was concluded that this digital worksheet can improve students' basic writing competencies. This research implies that the digital worksheets developed are suitable for use in learning.

Project-Based Learning Model Increases Student Creativity and Learning Outcomes in Pancasila and Citizenship Education Learning

Peri Pirdaus — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The phenomenon of a lost generation results from less than optimal education services for children during the pandemic season. This causes low student learning outcomes. This research aims to analyze the project-based learning model on students' creativity and learning outcomes in learning Pancasila and citizenship education in high school. This research is quasi-experimental or quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest control group design. The population in this study was 386 class XI students. The sample selection for the experimental and control groups used a random sampling technique, totaling 70 students. Data collection methods use questionnaires and tests. Data collection instruments use questionnaires and test questions. The analysis test uses the independent sample T-test and descriptive analysis. The research results showed that there was a significant difference in student creativity between the experimental class and the control class. There is a significant difference between the experimental and control classes' post-test results. It was concluded that the application of the project-based learning model significantly influenced the creativity and learning outcomes of class XI MIPA-1 students in high school. This research implies that teachers can apply active and reflective learning models, such as project-based learning, to make learning more meaningful.

Validity of Items and Spurious Overlap (ESO) Effects Unidimensionally and Multidimensionally (A Study of the Effects of Spurious Overlap on the Test of Logical Thinking Ability

I Gusti Ngurah Puger — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

At the junior high school level, there are still very few standardized tests of logical thinking abilities that can be used to measure students' logical thinking abilities. This research aims to analyze the validity of items and the effect of spurious overlap (ESO) unidimensionally and multidimensionally (a study of the effect of spurious overlap on tests of logical thinking abilities. This research is a type of instrument calibration research. The population of this research is all students of class VIII SMP, with the sample in the form of answers from 100 students selected using purposive sampling. Data collection method using tests. The results of data analysis obtained findings from testing the validity of unidimensional logical thinking ability test items before being corrected for the spurious overlap effect; 49 items were suitable for use as part of the test, and testing the validity of the multidimensional logical thinking ability test items before being corrected for the spurious overlap effect, 49 items are suitable for use as test constructors, in the unidimensional test of item validity after being corrected for the spurious overlap effect, 47 items are suitable for use as test constructors; and testing the validity of the multidimensional logical thinking ability test items before being corrected for the spurious overlap effect, 45 items are suitable to be used as test components, and the unidimensional ESO coefficient is smaller when compared to the multidimensional ESO coefficient of the items that make up the logical thinking ability test.

Mathematics Teachers in Teaching 4C Skills: School-University Perspective

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In the 21st century, teacher education is required to look for new ways to improve the quality of mathematics teachers. However, the facts seen from the PISA test show that the achievement of Indonesian students is always low. Additionally, the OECD reports that only 1% of students in Indonesia are able to answer questions at a low level. The research aims to identify and find out what teacher educators face in preparing mathematics teachers with 4C skills and knowing solutions to 4C difficulties. The research method is a qualitative exploratory case study with a single case study design. The subjects were teachers at schools and prospective teachers at universities. Data collection techniques using documents and interviews. Ten prospective teachers from a university perspective and ten in-service teachers from a school perspective. The data analysis technique uses the constant comparative analysis method. The research results found five common challenges: lack of learning ability and motivation among prospective teachers, pedagogical challenges, lack of capacity and conceptual understanding of 4C skills among teacher educators, lack of supporting programs and facilities, and political challenges. Another finding is that teacher capacity is the two main concerns; universities must implement new, dynamic learning systems to equip mathematics teacher graduates with resources that teach 4C skills innovatively.

Render Forest Application to Improve A1 Level Reading Comprehension for French Department Students

Tengku Ratna Soraya Tengku, Nurilam Harianja, Isda Pramuniati, Mahriyuni — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

There are still many students who have difficulty learning languages, especially French. This research aims to analyze the application of the Render Forest application to improve A1-level students' reading comprehension. The subjects of this research were even semester students of the French Department. The method used in this research is Action Research. This research uses Kurt Lewin's design, which consists of four phases: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Data collection methods use observation, questionnaires and tests. The instruments used to collect data were questionnaire sheets and test questions. The subjects involved were 36 students. The data analysis techniques used are qualitative and quantitative data. This research found that using the Render Forest application improved A1-level students' reading comprehension in various ways. First, students are interested in the Render Forest application as an application for reading text. Second, Render Forest is an application that is familiar to students. Students feel comfortable and easy to adapt to this application. Additionally, quantitative data supports these findings, indicating that students have made some progress. The student's pre-test score at the beginning was 44.34. After the first cycle was completed, it increased to 73. After the second cycle, students finally achieved the research goal, namely 85. In conclusion, the Render Forest application improved students' reading comprehension at Level A1.

Survey Attitude Toward the Level of Understanding of Descriptive Statistics by Students in Higher Education: Pair Comparison Methode

Nusrotus Sa’idah, Jailani, Sudiyatno — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Many people find statistics very difficult. This impacts students not only on their academic performance but also on unpleasant influences or negative perceptions. This research aims to produce a scaling instrument for attitudes toward student statistics levels using the pair comparison method with valid and reliable characteristics. This research is a quantitative descriptive research by developing a research instrument with a pair comparison scale. The subjects of this research were 160 students who had received courses. This instrument consists of 11 dimensions that measure students' attitudes toward their level of understanding of statistics. The analysis uses quantitative description. The results of scaling the student attitude instrument towards the level of understanding of statistics using the pair comparison method show that the characteristics of each dimension are valid and the Cronbach value meets high-reliability criteria. The results of scaling the attitude instrument towards statistical material with the highest average response order were in the material understanding mode," with a value of 0.695. This high-reliability value can indicate a wider range of abilities, meaning more heterogeneous. With this pair comparison method scaling, it can capture substantial heterogeneity in a person's personal value hierarchy, and it is easier for respondents to answer because they compare two objects.

The Problem-Based Learning Model Assisted with the Ethlaf Application Contains Ethnomathematics to Improve Students' Conceptual Understanding Capability

Henry Suryo Bintoro, Richa Aulya, Savitri Wanabuliandari — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Mathematics learning plays an important role in the world of education. However, the high demands for mastery of mathematics are not in accordance with current student learning outcomes. This is because learning is direct, so students' ability to understand concepts is low. This research aims to test the average ability of students to understand concepts by applying a problem-based learning model containing ethnomathematics supported by ETHLAF APPS, which is better than applying a direct learning model. This type of research is quantitative, using quasi-experimental methods and a nonequivalent pretest-posttest control group design. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. This research was carried out in class X of Senior High School. The data collection technique uses tests, and the instrument uses concept understanding test questions. Data analysis includes the normality test, homogeneity test, similarity test, and final data analysis, namely the independent sample t-test. The research results show that the average ability of students to understand concepts when applying the problem-based learning model based on ethnomathematics assisted by ETHLAF APPS is better than when applying the direct learning model. This research concludes that students' ability to understand concepts using the ethnomathematics-based problem-based learning model supported by ETHLAF APPS is better than using direct learning. The ability to understand concepts is the main goal and important factor in learning mathematics.