The Development of Introduction for Basic Mathematics Based Structured Tasks Textbook to Improve the Ability of Logical Thinking

Abstract

The aims of this research are to produce textbooks of introduction for basic Mathematics based structured tasks  to improve the ability of logical thinking. Textbooks are expected to create students’ structured learning. The researcher uses research and development approach by Gall & Borg which consists of eight steps. However, the researcher limits the steps into six steps. This research is done in mathematics education program of IKIP PGRI Madiun. The instrument and data collection methods used in this study are test, questionnaire, and observation sheets. Development result indicates that textbook included into valid category. The response of students to the textbook is very positive. Therefore, the textbook is categorized as praktical. The use of textbook meets the criteria of mastery learning, thus effectively categorized textbook. Textbook can improve the ability of logical thinking. Based on the result of research and development that have been implemented, it can be concluded that the textbook developed were fit to be used, because the textbook meets the validity criteria, practical, and effective to improve the students ability of logical thinking.