Optimizing Numerical Literacy through ROBO-VR for Students at SMPN 23 Semarang

Over the past few weeks, the Student Creativity Program team from the Undergraduate Mathematics Education Study Program, consisting of Mey Tri Anggraheni, Nisrina Paramita Hanifah, Farhan Ashidiqi, Hasna’ Azzah Yumna, and Muhammad Rafi’ul Annam, under the guidance of Adi Satrio Ardiansyah, M.Pd., has developed an interactive learning medium themed around historic buildings in Semarang. This medium is ROBO-VR, a Roblox- and Virtual Reality-based learning innovation that combines technological advancements with local cultural values.

ROBO-VR was implemented at SMP Negeri 23 Semarang as an effort to optimize students’ numeracy literacy skills through immersive and contextual learning experiences. Using this medium, students are invited to explore iconic buildings like Lawang Sewu and Semarang’s Old Town while learning mathematical concepts such as the surface area of ​​geometric shapes in a more enjoyable and meaningful way.

Through this activity, the team hopes ROBO-VR can become an innovative alternative in mathematics learning that not only enhances conceptual understanding but also fosters a sense of pride in local cultural heritage. Furthermore, this research is expected to inspire the development of technology- and culture-based learning media in the future.