Fifth-grade Elementary School Research Articles

성격강점 일기쓰기 프로그램이 초등학생의 회복탄력성과 주관적 안녕감에 미치는 영향

Objectives The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of the character strength journaling program on resilience and subjective well-being in elementary school students. Methods Pretest of resilience and subjective well-being was given out for two different classes of fifth grade in elementary school, located in Seoul. The researcher’s class of 19 students was set as experimental group and the other class of 19 students was set as control group. In the experimental group, the character strength journaling program was applied over 7 sessions for 6 weeks, and no treatment was given to the control group. After program both groups were subjected to resilience and subjective well-being post test. To verify the effectiveness of the program, analysis of Covariance(ANCOVA) was performed on the pre and post test. In addition to satisfaction of whole program and each session and observations of the researcher were analyzed to make up for the validity of the statistical analysis. Results First, the character strength journaling program has a significant effect on improving resilience and subjective well-being. The experimental group showed a significant improvement in resilience and subjective well-being. Second, As a result of analyzing the program satisfaction and researchers' observations, children explored and recognized their signature strengths and were gradually able to use them in various situations in their daily lives through the character strength journaling program. In addition it was observed that subjective well-being and resilience were improved by experiencing positive results, recognizing themselves and those around them positively, and increasing confidence through utilizing signature strengths. Conclusions The results of this study demonstrated that the character strength journaling program which focuses on the utilizing signature strengths can be a effective intervention to develop internal resources of students to overcome, prevent various difficulties occurring at school and improve well-being of students.

Mathematics Learning Assessment Based on Pirie-Kieren's Theoretical Framework in Elementary School

Various non-technical factors in the mathematics learning assessment process carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to describe students’ mathematical understanding as a whole. This causes a lot of gaps in students’ mathematical understanding. This study aims to describe the growth of elementary school students’ understanding of geometry through the use of an assessment instrument based on the Pirie-Kieren theoretical framework. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The participants in this study were fifth-grade elementary school students who were studying the topic of geometry. Data on the growth of students’ understanding of geometry was obtained through the process of analyzing the results of students’ work in completing the geometry understanding growth test based on the Pirie-Kieren theoretical framework. Findings from student work were then followed up with in-depth interviews. The results of interpretational constructivism data analysis through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions show that there are gaps in students’ understanding of geometry topics. The gap can be observed from every inhibitor and folding back activity in each layer of student understanding. Keywords: elementary school, mathematics learning assessment, Pirie-Kieren's theoretical framework

Analysis of Elementary School Students' Problem-Solving Abilities in Solving HOTS Questions

This study aims to describe the problem-solving skills of fifth-grade elementary school students in solving HOTS-type mathematics problems. This study applies Polya's problem-solving steps. Type of this research is descriptive quantitative. The subjects of this study were 26 students in the odd semester of 2022/2023 the academic year 2022/2023 academic year at SDN 61 Bengkulu City. Instruments and data collection techniques used in this study were test sheets and interviews. Data analysis was carried out in descriptive analytical way. The results showed that 75% of fifth-grade students at SDN 61 Bengkulu city had the ability to understand problems, 63% had the ability to plan a settlement, 45% had the ability to solve problems according to plans that had been made, and 45% had the ability to look back at the answers. Only 45% of students have problem-solving skills. Keywords: geogebra, group investigation, learning outcomes, quasi experiment

Development of Mathematical Connection Ability Instruments for Elementary School Students

This research is motivated by the importance of mathematical connection skills. Based on the results of previous studies, it is known that the mathematical connection ability of elementary school students is still low. This study aims to develop a mathematical connection ability instrument suitable for elementary school students. This study uses the research and development method. The samples are 27 sixth-grade students at an elementary school in Purwakarta who were selected through purposive sampling. The ability instrument that has been made is in the form of an essay that consists of five open-ended questions about geometry. The indicators developed in preparing the questions were related to the ability of mathematical connections. The questions were constructed according to expert suggestions followed by a trial to see its validity, reliability, difficulty index, and discriminating power. Results show that the validity and reliability of the test instrument developed in this study are 0.73 and 0.84, implying that the test instrument has high validity and reliability. Questions numbers 1,3, and 5 have a high level of difficulty, while numbers 2 and 4 have a very high level of difficulty. The discriminating power for question number 1 is 47.62% (good), number 2 is 28.57% (fair), number 3 is 38.10% (good), number 4 is 28.57% (fair), and number 5 is 57.14% (very good).Thus, the five test items can measure mathematical connections in learning mathematics on geometry topics for fifth-grade elementary school students and are appropriate for further research instruments on similar subjects and variables.
 Keywords: Mathematical Connection, Elementary School, Students

Investigating the Relationship Between the Scores of the Persian Reading Comprehension Assessment Task and the Reading and Dyslexia Test

Background and Objectives: Today, comparing the scores of tests and evaluation scales with each other and the correlation between them is done to check and compare the test’s accuracy in diagnosing reading problems. The present study investigated the correlation between the scores of the Persian reading comprehension assessment task (PRCAT) and the text comprehension subtest of the reading and dyslexia test (NEMA) in fourth and fifth-grade elementary school students. Methods: In this study, 24 students from the fourth and fifth grades of elementary schools in Tehran City, Iran with normal reading skills participated. The set of items for the Persian reading comprehension assessment task and the text comprehension subtest of the NEMA test were taken from the students. Results: The results showed a positive correlation between the scores of the PRCAT and the text comprehension subtest of NEMA, and the correlation coefficient between them is 0.622 (r=0.622, P<0.01). Conclusion: The results showed that the PRCAT has an acceptable validity compared to the text comprehension subtest of the NEMA test.

Analysis of Changes in Students' Science Literacy Ability in Class V Elementary School Science Learning Using the RADEC Model

This study aims to analyze the literacy skills of fifth-grade elementary school students in science subjects with homogeneous and heterogeneous substances using the RADEC model (Read, Answer, Discuss, Explain, and Create). Experimental research with this type of quasi-experimental design is a quantitative study with two groups: the experimental and control classes. In the experimental class, there were 23 students in the sample, and in the control class, there were 18 students. Data sources used in this study was 16 multiple-choice questions on scientific literacy in science learning. Data were obtained from scientific literacy tests; then, analyzed using the Winstep application with Rasch modeling to obtain information about changes in scientific literacy skills in science learning. The research results were processed using the Winstep Rasch model using stacking analysis in the experimental and control classes. The experimental class, stacking analysis results, provide information that it has increased and is grouped based on the increase in logit value into the very good category 87%, 9% good, and 4% sufficient. In the control class, the logit value was very good, 61% and 39% sufficient. Based on research that has been conducted, it can be concluded that the radec learning model can improve the scientific literacy skills of grade 5 students in science learning.

The Mediating Effect of School Adjustment on the Relationship between a Creative School Environment and Children's Happiness

This study examined the mediating effect of children's school adjustment on the relationship between a creative school environment and children’s happiness. For this purpose, an analysis was performed of data from the 12th Panel Study on Korean Children conducted in 2019. The participants were 1,393 fifth-grade elementary school students. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling using SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 23.0 programs. The principal results were as follows. Firstly, there were significant positive correlations among creative school environment, children's school adjustment, and happiness. Secondly, the creative school environment significantly affected children's school adjustment and happiness. Thirdly, children's school adjustment had a positive effect on their happiness. Fourthly, the creative school environment had an indirect effect on children's happiness through school adjustment. The results thus demonstrate that school is a social environment that strongly influences children's happiness. Therefore, to improve children's school happiness, it is essential to consider the relationship between a creative school environment and school adjustment.

The Effect of Storytelling Learning Using Role Playing Model Assisted by Audiovisual Media on Students Written and Storytelling Skills of Students Grade V Elementary School in Pringsurat Sub-District Temanggung District

The Role Playing learning approach aims to make learning more meaningful for students. The Role Playing learning approach, combined with multimedia resources, stands out as a chosen and viable strategy for overcoming emerging challenges. In this study, experimental research with a quantitative approach was applied to assess the impact of using storytelling learning models paired with various media on storytelling skills and writing stories in a fifth-grade elementary school class. Based on the assessment process that has been carried out, the results in this study are an assessment of typical differences in comprehension tests between experimental and control groups supporting the acceptance of H1 versus H0. With a bidirectional significance probability value of 0.005, H1 is accepted, and H0 is rejected because 0.000 is less than 0.05. Therefore, this study ensures that the Role Playing learning model has a significant influence on students' storytelling skills. Similarly, the evaluation of typical differences in comprehension tests between the experimental group and the control group also favored the acceptance of H1 over H0. With a bidirectional significance probability value of 0.005, H1 is accepted, and H0 is rejected because 0.000 is less than 0.05. In summary, role playing has a significant influence on students' storytelling skills. Assessment of typical differences in comprehension tests between the experimental group and the control group led to acceptance of H1 versus H0. With a bidirectional significance probability value of 0.005, H1 is accepted, and H0 is rejected because 0.000 is less than 0.05. In conclusion, Role Playing significantly affects students' ability to tell stories and write stories. Keywords: role playing, storytelling skills, story writing skills, audio-visual media.

The Effect of Using Interactive Multimedia Design with the STEM VR Approach to Strengthening Pancasila Student Profiles in Elementary School

In producing interactive multimedia, based on STEM VR, with the help of virtual reality which elementary school students need in studying human digestion material, it is hoped that virtual packaging of human digestion material will increase students’ understanding of the topic that cannot be seen by the naked eye. Critical and creative research was carried out on the development of interactive multimedia based on virtual reality for learning about human digestion in fifth-grade elementary schools. This research uses the MDLC stage model with six stages, namely concept, design, material collection, assembly, testing, and distribution. The subject is fifth-grade elementary school. The VR-based interactive multimedia product was validated by experts and continued with a posttest and user response questionnaire with the following results. The science material interactive multimedia product has been validated by material and media experts with results that are very suitable for use in the learning process. Then the product was tested on a limited basis at the SDN Rejosari 01 Semarang school with the influence of 84.4% of students really liking VR-based interactive multimedia products and 15.6% being influenced. Other factors that prevent students from achieving optimal learning outcomes include the school’s lack of VR-related infrastructure so that students are not optimal.
 Keywords: the effect, interactive multimedia, STEM VR, Science material, elementary school

Use of Crossword Media to Increase the Arabic Vocabulary of Higher Class in Elementary School

Purpose of the study: This research aims to achieve the following objectives: Planning: Describe the planning process for utilizing Crossword Puzzle media to enhance the Arabic vocabulary of fifth-grade students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Nahdlatul Ulama’ (MINU) Maudlu’ul Ulum Pandean Malang. Implementation: Detail the implementation of Crossword Puzzle media to increase the Arabic vocabulary of class V students at MINU Maudlu’ul Ulum Pandean Malang. Evaluation: Provide insights into the evaluation of the effectiveness of Crossword Puzzle media in enhancing the Arabic vocabulary of class V students at MINU Maudlu’ul Ulum Pandean Malang.
 Methodology: The research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach within the framework of classroom action research. The study comprises four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Two cycles were conducted, involving a total of four meetings. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and documentation. Triangulation is employed to ensure data validity. The research draws from a sample of class V students.
 Main Findings: The research demonstrates that the use of crossword puzzles effectively enhances the Arabic vocabulary of class V students. Success indicators include: Positive Student Engagement: During the learning process, students exhibit happiness and enthusiasm. Improved Assessment Results: Student performance shows significant improvement compared to their initial results. Pre-test completion rate: 44.4% Cycle I: 77.7%, Cycle II: 83%
 Novelty/Originality of this study: This study’s novelty lies in its potential as a reference tool for educators aiming to enhance the Arabic vocabulary of fifth-grade elementary school students using crossword puzzles.

Britabot: experiences with the Educational Robotics Seedbed

This article presents the journey and experiences after the implementation of the Educational Robotics Workshop supported by Science and Technology ‘Britabot’ in a private rural educational institution in the city of San Juan de Pasto. There was an experimental group of 28 students, from the fifth grade of elementary school to the eleventh grade of high school, between 10 and 18 years old, and two teachers assigned to the school, to whom a training strategy was applied to strengthen their skills and competencies, through the use of the STEAM approach and tools and elements of educational robotics, which allowed them to guide their learning through constructivism and the development of a curriculum guide previously designed for the fulfillment of the objectives of the project. The qualitative research modality was used within a critical social approach applied in action research.

Elementary school students’ layers of understanding in solving literacy problems based on Sidoarjo context

Elementary school students' difficulties in solving literacy problems are caused by students' lack of understanding of mathematical concepts. Using a specific regional context in literacy problems is essential to analyze layers of understanding elementary school more deeply. Based on Pirie-Kieren's theory, the study aims to analyze layers of understanding elementary school students in solving literacy problems in the context of Sidoarjo. The theory consists of eight understanding layers: primitive knowing, image making, image having, property noticing, formalising, observing, structuring, and inventing. A qualitative approach with a case study type was used as the research method. The research participants were 26 fifth-grade elementary school students. The determination of the research subjects was done by purposive technique. In this, the emphasis of determining the subject is taken on three categories of understanding by having one student each in the low, medium, and high categories. The results show that the layers of understanding of elementary school students are at the highest, namely observing. In addition, literacy problems in Sidoarjo contexts can overstimulate students' understanding. The context of learning should be used in Sidoarjo. Future research recommendations suggested using the regional context as a background for literacy problems in learning or problem-solving; this is needed to explore and develop layers of understanding to a higher level.

English Game Website-Based Development for Fifth Grade Elementary School Students in First Semester

Human life has entered the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, where technology plays an important role in human life. Likewise, teaching and learning activities are currently being collaborated with technology. However, in practice, many schools still tend to use conventional methods in teaching. Conventional methods This makes students tend to feel bored in participating in learning. Many learning methods have been developed which are considered effective in increasing student enthusiasm for learning. One of the effective, interactive, innovative, and attractive methods for students that can be used is the gamification method. This study aims to develop learning media in digital games for elementary school students learning English. The Design and Development (D&D) methodology and the ADDIE development model were used in this study. The subjects in this study were five fifth-grade elementary school students. Data collection methods in research are observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Furthermore, data analysis was carried out using descriptive qualitative and quantitative descriptive methods. The data obtained are (1) the results of the design and development of learning media using the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). (2) results of product effectiveness and validity data from expert judgment, teachers, and users (students). Based on the results of expert judges, website game-based learning English media products are considered very valid as English learning media. Likewise, the English teacher and five fifth-grade students considered games very effective as learning media to increase learning motivation.

Promosi Kesehatan Pentingnya Gizi Seimbang pada Anak Sekolah Dasar di Meulaboh, Aceh Barat Tahun 2023

Balanced nutrition knowledge was knowledge about food and nutrients, sources of nutrients in food, safe foods to consume to prevent diseases, and how to properly prepare food to retain nutrients, as well as how to lead a healthy life. One appropriate effort to enhance early knowledge of balanced nutrition is by promoting the importance of balanced nutrition in elementary school children. The method used in this community health education activity was the public health education method. The objective of this community service activity was to provide health education about the importance of balanced nutrition to fifth-grade elementary school students at SDN 03 Meulaboh, West Aceh, so that students would understand the importance of balanced nutrition. Thirty students were selected as respondents using a total sampling technique. The results of this health promotion activity showed that there was an interactive question-and-answer session after the health promotion, and the students were able to answer the questions posed by the facilitator during the Q&A session. It is essential to provide health education about the importance of balanced nutrition to enhance early knowledge of balanced nutrition. Based on the health promotion results conducted on the importance of balanced nutrition at SDN 03 Meulaboh, West Aceh, it can be concluded that the students' knowledge of balanced nutrition was categorized as very poor before receiving education, but it improved to the good category after the health promotion.

Implementing Computational Thinking Skills in Socio Scientific Issue (SSI) of Force Material Around Us at Elementary School

Computational thinking is a sophisticated problem-solving approach based on computer science. Implementing computational thinking in elementary schools remains a challenge for education, particularly for teachers and students. Teachers must construct learning experiences using computational thinking to make the learning process more engaging, while students must solve issues logically, systematically, and effectively. This study aims to present an overview of the application of computational thinking in natural and social sciences (IPAS) learning and identify its application in fifth-grade elementary school students. The research employed a qualitative research design with a single one-shot case study. The research subjects were 40 fifth-grade students and four teachers. This investigation was conducted during a single meeting that followed the lesson plan for the force material around us. The findings revealed that (a) analysis of student activity data yielded a percentage of 81.25%; (b) the data analysis of student responses to learning yielded favorable results, approaching 100%. According to interviews and observations of CT (Computational Thinking) in SSI (Socio-scientific Issue) in IPAS subjects, implementing CT learning on the forces around us might bring up aspects of the CT foundation, such as pattern recognition decomposition, abstraction, and algorithms. The learning scenario is that students are requested to assess many types of activities that occur in everyday life. Additionally, students will outline various actions that use force.

Correlation of the fifth-grade elementary school students' self-evaluation with their success in the classroom

Correlation of the fifth-grade elementary school students' self-evaluation with their success in the classroom

메이커 기반 비구조화된 문제해결 활동에서 초등학생의 경험의 의미 탐색

This study utilized qualitative research methods to investigate the experiences and learning outcomes of fifth-grade elementary school students engaged in making activities using analog materials and tools to solve open-ended problems. The students worked in groups to design a vehicle capable of traveling a distance of 1 meter with no restrictions on materials or structure. The study involved 23 students and their teachers, with data collected through student interviews, student artwork, classroom teacher observation journals, and teacher interviews. Transcribed interviews were categorized and interpreted for significance. The findings are categorized into problem-solving processes and the experiential semantics of open problem-maker activities.
 The subsequent findings highlight the significance of maker-based, unstructured problem-solving activities for elementary school students. Firstly, students encountered diverse transportation forms and engaged in problem-solving within unstructured activities that allowed for decision-making and choice. Secondly, their encounters with various symbols exhibited openness, complexity, realism, and continuity. Thirdly, students expressed a strong desire for learning through their engagement in tactile thinking and interaction with their environment.
 In conclusion, unstructured problem-solving activities foster student choice, reasoning, and communication and offer learning opportunities through failure. Moreover, learning is viewed as a continuous journey rather than a destination, with learners' individual differences and experiences significantly shaping new learning.

SETS (Science, Environment, Technology, and Society) Based Disaster Learning on Elementary School Students' Disaster Literacy and Resilience

This research is motivated by students' literacy and resilience to disasters, which are still relatively low. This study aims to analyze the impact of the SETS-based disaster learning model on disaster literacy and resilience of grade V elementary school students. The method used in this research is a quasi-experiment with a non-equivalent control group design. Literacy and resilience were collected by giving fifth-grade elementary school students questionnaires. The subjects involved consisted of 2 experimental classes totaling 74 students and 2 control classes totaling 88 students. The data collection technique used the questionnaire method, with the instrument tested for validation and instrument reliability. The data collection is the questionnaire method, with instruments tested for validation and reliability. Data analysis techniques used descriptive analysis tests, normality tests, homogeneity tests, and hypothesis testing, namely, the multivariate analysis of variance (Manova). The results showed that there was a significant difference in disaster literacy and resilience between students who studied using the SETS-based disaster learning model and students who studied with conventional learning models, so it can be concluded that the SETS-based disaster learning model has a positive impact on disaster literacy and resilience of grade fifth elementary school students.

Learning about the Coexistence between Nature and Humans in Elementary Science Education: Developing Lessons Using Folktales That Reflect Ancestors’ Views on Nature

Understanding the coexistence between nature and humans is a basic concept required in modern society. In this study, we verify the effectiveness of folktales as teaching material in science education by incorporating folktales into the fifth-grade elementary school science unit, “Functions of Running Water and Changes in the Land”. We investigate the effects of folktales that express ancestors’ perspectives on nature on pupils’ ideas about the coexistence between nature and humans. Additionally, we explore the possibility of using folktales in science education. In November 2017, an experimental group (74 participants) explored the coexistence between nature and humans through folktales, while a control group (60 participants) explored this coexistence through discussion activities. These experiments were conducted in fifth-grade classrooms at elementary schools in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan. Our results indicate that for some pupils in the experimental group, exposure to their ancestors’ views of nature helped them develop and refine their ideas about their connection to and relationship with the river. Folktales vividly depict the nature of the past in the places where the pupils live, offering a glimpse into their ancestors’ different views on nature that differ from present-day views. It is considered that, by coming into contact with the folktale, pupils were able to enter a situation that transcended time, allowing them to think about and empathize with the people who lived with the river. It is suggested that this connection is related to the results described above.

Development of A Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Instrument to Measure Student's Critical Thinking Abilities in Class V Elementary School

This research and development aims to produce a feasible and practical Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) instrument to measure students’ critical thinking skills in grade V elementary school mathematics subjects. This research method is development research that refers to the design of Borg & Gall. The research was conduct in class V SDN 3 Sumberejo. Feasibility testing of instruments developed in this study uses expert tests, validity tests, reliability tests, differentiation power tests and difficulty tests. The results of this study showed that an eight-question instrument was obtained, which is suitable for use. The practicality of the instrument, based on the response of educators and learners as practitioners, yielded a very practical assessment. This demonstrates that the developed HOTS instrument is feasible and practical for measuring the critical thinking ability of fifth-grade elementary school students.