Developing smart apps creator-based learning media on social arithmetic materials for seventh graders

Abstract

This R&D (Research and Development) research delivers Smart Apps Creator-based learning media on social arithmetic materials for seventh graders by referring to the Four-D development model. The instruments used were validation sheets and response questionnaires for teachers and students. Material and media experts gave validation scores of 96.9% and 98.2%, respectively, with the Very Valid category. The Smart Apps Creator-based learning media on social arithmetic was very practical for students to use, based on teacher responses, at a percentage of 98.7%. The media was also effective, as demonstrated by the results of student learning tests and responses. The learning test results increased. Before using Smart Apps Creator-based learning media, 41 students had a mean score of 64.4, which was under the Minimum Completeness Criteria set by SMP Negeri 1 Paleleh and hence categorized as Poor, while 15 others scored 72.3, which was above Minimum Completeness Criteria and categorized as Acceptable. After using the media, six students had a mean score of 74.38 in the Acceptable category, 30 with a mean score of 84.67 in the Good category, and 20 with a mean score of 94.38 in the Excellent category. Meanwhile, as exhibited by the results of student response questionnaires concerning the use of Smart Apps Creator-based learning media on social arithmetic materials, 90% of the responses were positive. To infer, Smart Apps Creator-based learning media on social arithmetic materials were valid, effective, and reliable to use.