Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta
International Conference on Islamic Education and Instruction

Level of Understanding of Basic Linear Algebra Concepts among Seventh Grade Junior High School Students: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Date Published : 30 March 2026

Contributors

Nor Laela Occa Wullandari

Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah, UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Indonesia
Author

Fuad Luky Atmaja

Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah, UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Indonesia
Author

Nazwa Afrilia Soliha

Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah, UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Indonesia
Author

Faradiba Saroh

Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah, UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Indonesia
Author

Linda Agustin Widyawati Lestari

Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah, UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, Indonesia
Author

Keywords

Conceptual Understanding Linear Algebra Mathematics Learning

Proceeding

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): International Conference on Islamic Education and Instruction 2025

Track

General Track

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the extent to which seventh-grade junior high school students are able to understand basic concepts in linear algebra. The main reason for conducting this study is that many students still have difficulty understanding algebra material, such as the use of symbols, algebraic operations, and their tendency to memorize the steps of solving problems without really understanding their meaning. The approach used is a qualitative descriptive method involving five students selected at random as respondents. The data collection tool is a written test, consisting of multiple-choice and essay questions, analyzed using concept comprehension indicators. The results show that most students fall into the high to very high understanding category for linear algebra material, although errors were still found due to carelessness, not because they did not understand the concepts. In addition, the analysis revealed that several factors, such as teaching methods, student background, and level of learning motivation, also influenced their understanding. These findings are expected to serve as a reference in designing more relevant and effective mathematics learning strategies.

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Wullandari, N. L. O., Atmaja, F. L., Soliha, N. A., Saroh, F., & Lestari, L. A. W. (2026). Level of Understanding of Basic Linear Algebra Concepts among Seventh Grade Junior High School Students: A Qualitative Descriptive Study . International Conference on Islamic Education and Instruction, 2(1), 597-606. https://conferences.uinsaid.ac.id/iciei/paper/view/877