Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of the use of snake and ladder media on the ability to understand mathematical concepts of grade VII students of MTs Amaliyah Sunggal. The background of this research is the use of interesting and fun learning media in the mathematics learning process for the understanding of mathematical concepts. This study uses a quantitative approach and a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. The population included all students of grade VII MTs Amaliyah Sunggal and the sample was selected using cluster random sampling, namely class VII-A which was taught using snake and ladder media and VII-C using conventional media learning. The research data used the Mathematical Concept Comprehension Ability Test (TKPKM) in the form of a description of 10 valid items with a Cronbach Reability ? of (quite goot category). The results of the study showed that there was a difference in the ability to understand mathematical concepts in students who were taught using snake and ladder media better than students who were taught with conventional media learning. It can be concluded that the us of snake and ladder media has a positive effect on improving student ability to understand mathematical concepts.