Salsa Bella Yuliani, Shofan Fiangga, Evangelista Lus Windyana Palupi
Algebra tiles, hands-on interactive media, have been proven to enable students to understand and solve algebraic multiplication. This study aims to enhance 7th-grade students' understanding of algebraic multiplication by implementing Algebraic Tiles Activities. Students develop fundamental skills by exploring the algebraic tiles visually and enactively to understand representations of algebraic multiplication. This design research involves three stages: experiment preparation, experiment design, and retrospective analysis. In this paper, we present the effectiveness of these algebraic tiles activities and how the benefits of using algebra tiles in teaching algebraic concepts may impact younger learners. The results suggest that, in the topic of algebraic operation, the use of area-measurement-related context provided by algebra tiles significantly enhances the students' conceptual understanding of algebraic operation. The context of area measurement by using algebra tiles is proven to have an impact on students' understanding. This research contributes to the integrative studies on using visual tools and contextual learning in mathematics education. © 2025 Author(s).
Mathematics Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
