Author Guidelines

The manuscript should be an original research paper that sufficiently contributes novelty to mathematics education. Authors are requested to submit their papers electronically by using the Hexagon: Jurnal Ilmu dan Pendidikan Matematika online submission procedure. The Editors will ignore submissions that do not follow these procedures.

1. Title. The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the paper. It must not exceed 14 words. The title should be typed in Arial 16-point font, bold, capitalized, and centered on the page. Authors may use English or Bahasa Indonesia, depending on the main language of the article.

2. Author's names and institutions.

List the full names of all authors without academic titles. Each author’s name should be followed by their institutional affiliation (department, university, city, and country).
One author must be designated as the corresponding author, indicated by an asterisk (*), and should provide a valid email address and a WhatsApp or phone number for editorial communication (the phone number will not be published).

Example:
Suci Nurhayati¹*, Second Author², Third Author³
¹,²,³ Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Terbuka, Jakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding Author: suci.nurhayati@ecampus.ut.ac.id

3. Abstract and keywords.

The abstract must be written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, each consisting of 150–200 words. It should be self-contained, clear, and informative, enabling readers to understand the essence of the study without referring to the main text.

The abstract should briefly describe the purpose of the research, methods used, major findings, and main conclusions. Avoid citations, abbreviations, and mathematical formulas.

Provide 3–5 keywords or key phrases separated by commas. Keywords should represent the core ideas of the paper and facilitate indexing and retrieval. 

4. Introduction.

The Introduction provides the context and rationale of the research. It should describe the background, theoretical framework, research gap or state of the art, and novelty of the study. Authors should also state the purpose or objectives of the research clearly.

Relevant and up-to-date literature (preferably within the last 10 years) should be reviewed to highlight the importance and contribution of the research. The introduction must be written as a narrative without numbering subheadings.

5. Methods.

The Methods section should clearly describe the design, data sources, participants, materials, instruments, and data analysis techniques used in the study. The description must be sufficiently detailed to allow other researchers to replicate the work.

Authors should explain how data were collected, what tools were used, and how validity and reliability were ensured. If necessary, diagrams or flowcharts may be included to illustrate research procedures. The section must be written in paragraph form.

6. Results and Discussion.

The Results section presents the major findings of the research in a clear and logical manner. Data may be presented using tables, charts, or figures. Avoid repeating numerical data in both the text and the tables.

The Discussion interprets the meaning and significance of the findings by relating them to existing theories, models, and previous research. Authors should emphasize the contribution of their findings, highlight new insights, discuss limitations, and explain implications for educational practice or future research.

This section should be written analytically and narratively, focusing on cause–effect relationships and consistency or contrast with prior studies.

8. Conclusion.

The Conclusion should provide concise answers to the research objectives and summarize the main findings without repeating the results. It must emphasize the core contributions and implications of the study for mathematics education.

Authors may include recommendations or suggestions for future research or practical applications based on their findings. Conclusions must be presented in paragraph form, not as a bullet list.

9. Acknowledgement (if any). If applicable, acknowledgments should be given to individuals, institutions, or organizations that have contributed to the completion of the research, such as funding agencies, research collaborators, or supporting organizations. If the study was funded by a grant, the grant number should be included

10. References.

All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the References section and follow the APA 7th Edition citation style. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero.

The reference list should include 15–25 primary and up-to-date sources (preferably journal articles published within the last 10 years). Each entry should include the DOI or URL (if available). References are listed alphabetically by the last name of the first author.

Examples:

• Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W. H. Freeman.

• Nurhayati, S., & Taufina. (2023). Enhancing mathematical thinking through STEM puzzles. HEXAGON: Journal of Mathematics and Mathematics Education, 1(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.xxxxxx

• Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldana, J. (2014). Qualitative data analysis: A methods sourcebook (3rd ed.). Sage Publications.