Effectiveness of Realistic Mathematical Education (RME) Approach Compared to Conventional Learning Models Elementary School Students

Abstract

The learning approach that can be applied in learning mathematics is a realistic approach, because it has the advantage that it gives students a clearer understanding of the relationship between mathematics and everyday life and under the guidance of teachers students can solve their mathematical problems. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of RME compared to conventional learning models. This research is a quasi-experimental research. In this study, the population was the second semester students of class IV SD Negeri Pacitan District. In this study, the sample was part of the population taken using the Stratified Cluster Random Sampling technique, taking data from all public elementary schools in Pacitan District. The results before and after using the RME (Realistic Mathematical Education). Based on the results of the t-test analysis (paired sample t-test), it can be obtained that the t-count is greater than t table. Namely 12.078 > 1.68595 and Sig. (2 tailed) = 0.000 < 0.05, then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. So it can be concluded that there is an effect of the RME method on the development of mathematical reasoning abilities of elementary school students in the Pacitan district.