The Effectiveness Of Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology In Enhancing Junior High School Students' Mathematical Problem Solving Skills

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology through ChatGPT in enhancing junior high school students' mathematical problem-solving skills. The research employed a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design, specifically the pretest-posttest control group design, involving two groups: an experimental class using ChatGPT and a control class using conventional learning methods. The study involved 52 eighth-grade students at SMP Adhyaksa Medan, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included pretest and posttest assessments to measure problem-solving skills. Data analysis showed a significant improvement in both groups, with the experimental group showing a higher increase. The independent t-test revealed a significant difference between the posttest results of the two groups, and the N-Gain calculation showed an average of 69.85 in the experimental group (medium category) and 29.85 in the control group (low category). These findings indicate that using ChatGPT as an AI-based interactive learning tool is effective in improving students' mathematical problem-solving skills.