On September 1, 2025, the Department of Mathematics, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), conducted a Community Service (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat or PkM) activity at SMA Negeri 5 Purwokerto (State Senior High School 5 Purwokerto). The activity took the form of a workshop and interactive discussion aimed at improving the competence of mathematics teachers in preparing students for final exams and college entrance exams, such as the National College Entrance Exam (Ujian Tulis Berbasis Komputer or UTBK) and the Academic Ability Test (Tes Kemampuan Akademik or TKA).
The activity was carried out by a team consisting of Sekar Nugraheni, S.Si., M.Sc.; Made Tantrawan, M.Sc., Ph.D.; Dr. Nanang Susyanto, M.Sc., M.Act.Sc.; Hadrian Andradi, M.Sc., Ph.D.; Dr. Iwan Ernanto, M.Sc.; Dr. Vemmie Nastiti Lestari, S.Si., M.Sc.; and Dr. Yunita Wulan Sari, S.Si., M.Sc.
This workshop was designed to provide insights and practical skills for teachers, particularly members of the Mathematics Subject Teacher Working Group (Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran or MGMP) for Senior High Schools/MA in Banyumas Regency. The materials presented included: Reasoning and mathematics, Techniques for solving problems quickly and accurately, Analysis of UTBK question trends, and Development of relevant and adaptive teaching strategies
This program is part of a series of Community Service (PkM) activities conducted by the UGM Department of Mathematics in Banyumas since 2017.
Prior to the event, Indonesia was facing an unfavorable situation due to large-scale demonstrations in several regions. However, thanks to good coordination between the organizing team and the Banyumas Regency Senior High School/MA Mathematics Teacher Working Group (MGMP), the event was able to run smoothly. A total of 29 mathematics teachers from various schools in Banyumas Regency attended and participated enthusiastically.
After the event was officially opened by the Head of the Senior High School/MA Section of the Regional Education Office X, Education and Culture Office, Central Java Province, the main agenda continued with the presentation of materials on learning strategies for UTBK and TKA. Participants received in-depth explanations on how to analyze question trends, develop effective teaching strategies, and apply techniques for solving questions quickly and accurately. Interactive discussions were also an important part of the activity, allowing teachers to share experiences and exchange ideas to improve the quality of learning in their respective schools.
This PkM activity is expected to have a positive impact on mathematics teachers in Banyumas Regency, particularly in preparing students to face the challenges of final exams and university entrance exams. Through this program, it is hoped that the quality of education in the Banyumas region will continue to improve, in line with the mission of the UGM Department of Mathematics to contribute to educational development in Indonesia.
Keywords: Community Service Banyumas, Effective Learning, MGMP Banyumas
Author: PkM Team
Photo: PkM Team