PEMBELAJARAN KONSEP LUAS DAERAH BANGUN DATAR 01 SD DENGAN PENDEKATAN KONSTRUKTIVISTIK Abstract PADA MAHASISWA PGSD

Abstract

This study aims to: (1) improve students' understanding of the concept of plane figure areas and how to teach the concept in elementary schools, and (2) investigate students' responses to the learning model. This study employed the action research model using the qualitative approach. The qualitative data were analyzed using the interpretative qualitative technique and the quantitative data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics. The research subjects were all students in Class Q of Semester III 011 PGSO UPP II, consisting of 42 students. The learning process using the· constructivism approach through this action research comprised three cycles; the first cycle consisted of one meeting, the second cycle two meetings, and· the third cycle one meeting. In the first cycle, the results were still disappointing; the average score was only 54. In the second cycle the average score was 67 and in the third cycle the average score was 79. Similarly, in the first cycle students' responses and classroom management were still out of control. In the second cycle they were also still beyond expectation. However, in the third cycle stud·ents' responses and enthusiasms were good as expected. The results of the final test at the end of the action were higher than the criteria. In addition, students' learning varieties were good. The learning process employing the constructivism approach can-be used as a learning alternative especially in understanding mathematical ·concepts in elementary schools