Comparative study on using SAVI versus VAK to improve students’ mathematical concepts ability

In this research, the researchers compared mathematical concept comprehension ability between the students who were taught using SAVI (Somatic Auditory Visually Intellectually) models, VAK (Visualization Auditory Kinesthetic) models and Expository models. This quasi-experimental research was carried out for seventh-grade students of SMP N 28 Padang, Indonesia. The data were collected through questionnaires and test. The results showed that the students' mathematical concept ability using SAVI models is higher than they were taught using expository models and the students' mathematical concept ability using VAK models is higher than they were taught using expository models. In the end, it can be concluded SAVI models and VAK models contributed to the improvement of students 'mathematical concept ability. There is a difference in the students' mathematical concept ability using SAVI models and VAK models.