Augmented Reality Based Learning Media to Facilitate Students’ Understanding of Mathematical Concepts

Abstract

This study aims to examine and describe the effectiveness of augmented reality based learning media in facilitating junior high school students’ understanding of mathematical concepts. The study employs a qualitative approach with a research and development design oriented toward exploring learning processes, user responses, and the meaning of learning outcomes generated through the use of augmented reality media. The qualitative approach was chosen because it allows researchers to obtain an in-depth understanding of students’ learning experiences, teachers’ perceptions, and the natural context of learning media implementation. The study was conducted at SMP Negeri 5 Yogyakarta and involved 34 informants, consisting of one school principal, one mathematics teacher, and thirty-two eighth-grade students. The selection of informants was based on their direct involvement in the learning process and their relevance to the research objectives. The findings indicate that augmented reality–based learning media are able to enhance students’ understanding of geometric concepts, strengthen learning engagement, and foster students’ interest in mathematics learning. This media helps students visualize abstract concepts in a more concrete and interactive manner. The study recommends the planned and integrated implementation of augmented reality in mathematics learning, aligned with problem-based pedagogical approaches.