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Differences in Students' Abilities in Solving Mathematics Problems Taught Using the Think Pair Share and Problem Based Learning Models
Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026), hlm. 25–33
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The aim of this study was to determine students' abilities in solving mathematical problems using the Problem Based Learning model and Think Pair Share models and their differences. There is a population in this study, namely all class VIII students. The research sample was VIII-5 (experiment II) using the think pair share model and VIII-6 (experiment I) using the problem-based learning model, each class consisting of 30 students. This type of research is experimental research. The sample was selected by cluster round sampling. A test was conducted on students' ability to solve mathematical problems using two valid essay questions.. The test results found that students' understanding of numerical problems was higher in the problem-based learning model. From the results of the postest of students tested using the t-test, with a significance level of α = 0,05, thitung > ttabel was obtained, which means accepting Ha and rejecting Ho. So the problem based learning model is better than the think pair share model for students' mathematical problem solving abilities.