Grade Elementary School Students Research Articles

Pengaruh Media Aplikasi SAC dengan Pendekatan Joyful Learning terhadap Hasil Belajar Kognitif

Social studies is one of the most meaningful subjects for students, especially in elementary school. Therefore, supporting social studies learning with the use of technology-based learning media can have a positive influence on student learning outcomes. Various active and fun learning activities make using the SAC application media with a Joyful Learning approach the right alternative to improve students' cognitive learning outcomes. The aim of this research is to compare learning using the SAC application media with the Joyful Learning approach with conventional learning in improving students' cognitive learning outcomes. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent group pattern. All sixth grade elementary school students in Pamulihan subdistrict became the research population, with Cicepatan State Elementary School selected as the sample. Class VI-A served as the control group, while class VI-B served as the experimental group. Data collection was carried out through cognitive tests, observing teacher performance, and observing student activities. Analysis of the results with a significance level of 0.05 revealed that both the use of the SAC application media with a fun learning approach and conventional methods succeeded in improving students' cognitive learning outcomes significantly. However, the use of SAC application media with a joyful learning approach is better than conventional learning in significantly improving students' cognitive learning outcomes.

Description of the High Ability Representation Process of Second Grade Elementary School Students in Fraction Material Based on Ethnomathematics

Description of the High Ability Representation Process of Second Grade Elementary School Students in Fraction Material Based on Ethnomathematics

그림책을 활용한 초등학교 1학년 한글 교육에 대한 교사의 경험

The purpose of this study is to investigate educational values and possibilities of application by analyzing teacher’s experiences in teaching Hangeul using picture books to first grade elementary school students. The participant is teacher A working at Seoul B Elementary School. This study conducted the procedures of curriculum analysis, picture book selection, and making Hangeul lesson plans using picture books from February 20th to March 31st, 2023, and implemented lessons for a total of 16 times from April 3rd to May 19th, June 12th to June 27th, 2023. Data were collected and analyzed qualitative data such as interviews, teacher journals, activity results, and photos. The results are as follows. The teacher experienced lessons that had students focused regardless of their individual differences, were playful rather than academic, facilitated voluntary reading and writing, had the teacher fun and excitement, had fellow teachers want to apply lessons and required sufficient number of class hours and assistants. In conclusion, this study is meaningful in that Hangeul education using picture books has educational significance to both teachers and students and it is a practical and effective teaching-learning method in school.

GAME MEDIA BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM TO IMPROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING ABILITIES

This research aims to analyze the effectiveness test of interactive game media using Educandy based on local wisdom to improve the critical thinking skills of class V students which include C4 (analyzing), C5 (concluding) and C6 (creating). The research method is Research and Development (RnD) with the ADDIE Model which consists of 5 stages, namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. Data collection instruments are interviews, expert validation questionnaires, practitioner questionnaires, pre-test and post-test questions, teacher and student response questionnaires. Data analysis used Paired sample T-Test and N-Gain tests with the help of SPSS 26.00 software. The research data shows that the recapitulation of expert scores was 90.14% in the media, including the valid category, the expert practitioner results were 86.67%, including the very practical category, and the average teacher response score was 90%, while the students' results were 87.1. % which means very valid and interesting. The results of the Paired Sample T-Test and N-Gain different tests show a significance value of 0.00 or ≤ 0.05, which means there is a difference before and after the use of game media. So, it can be concluded that interactive game media uses Educandy based on local wisdom fulfills the categories of valid, practical and interesting to use in learning and is effective for improving the critical thinking skills of fifth grade elementary school students.

Gender Differences in Critical Thinking through RADEC, Problem-based Learning, and Direct Instruction Learning Models

Critical thinking skills are essential for education and everyday life. Gender is an important component that affects students' critical thinking. However, we still lack an understanding of how gender, critical thinking, and learning strategies interact with each other. This study aims to analyse gender differences in critical thinking and evaluate how effective RADEC, PBL, and Direct Instruction learning models are in improving students' critical thinking skills. This research used experimental method with 3x2 factorial design. The sample of this study was 45 fourth grade elementary school students, consisting of 21 male students and 24 female students. The research data were collected through a critical thinking skills test consisting of ten essay questions that had been validated by experts. After the model was given to each group, then a test was given. To measure critical thinking skills. Two-way analysis of variance (Two Way Anova), assisted by SPSS IBM 29 for Windows, was used to analyse the research data using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study found that gender differences affected students' critical thinking skills in learning Natural and Social Sciences (NSP). Female students obtained higher scores than male students. In addition, out of the other two learning models, the RADEC learning model is better in improving students' ability to think critically

DEVELOPMENT OF AUDIOVISUAL LEARNING MEDIA BASED ON WORDWALL APPLICATIONS TO IMPROVE LITERACY SKILLS

In the world of education, teachers are required to play an important role in supporting students' learning. Efforts that can be made are using learning media. One of them is the use of audiovisual learning media to clarify the material so that learning objectives can be achieved. However, its use is often inappropriate, where in learning, student literacy is lacking and even student interest in knowledge is very low. Based on these problems, improving student literacy can be overcome using the online game learning media Wordwall. The aim of this research is to increase the literacy of fourth grade elementary school students. R&D research method the sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The sample for this research consisted of 33 fourt grades students, namely 13 students at SDN 1 Tamanan and 20 students at SDN 1 Karanganyar. the results of the paired sample t-test showed that H 0 was rejected and H a was accepted so that there were differences before and after the use of audiovisual learning media based on the wordwall game application to increase the literacy of elementary school students with the effectiveness value through the N -Gain test showing an increase, So it can be concluded that audiovisual learning media based on the wordwall game application is able to increase student literacy and is an interesting, fun, valid and practical media to be applied in the learning process in elementary schools.

Developing Nearpod-Based Interactive Multimedia on the Topic of Indonesian Cultural Diversity for 4th Grade Elementary School Students

This research aims to create a valid, practical, and effective Nearpod-based interactive learning media to improve learning outcomes of social sciences content on the material "Indonesian Cultural Diversity." This is development research with the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). Based on the results of the expert assessment, the validity of the product obtained a score of 92.18% with the criteria of "very valid" in the aspects of suitability of material and learning objectives, language, media display, excellence, and media use. Material validation scores on aspects of accuracy with learning objectives, students' level of thinking, language, and supporting aspects (videos, images, quizzes) also fall into the "very valid" category with a score of 95%. Based on student responses to the content of the material, ease of use, material display, linguistic aspects, and readability of the material are also in the very valid category, with a percentage of 91%. Based on the N-Gain calculation of students' pretests and post-tests, Nearpod media received a score of 0.74 from 22 large group students, while six small group students obtained a score of 0.8 in the "High" category, as well as the material achievement score from the N-Gain results of 92.3% with the "Very Good" category, which means that 26 out of 28 students get scores above learning objective completeness criteria (KKTP).

Testing the Construct Validity and Reliability of the Student Learning Interest Scale Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)

Learning interest is one of the determining factors of student learning success. The low interest of students in learning process is caused by several problems that occur. Thus, learning interest is very important in learning progress, namely to bring out students' interest and activeness in learning. To support learning and increase students' interest in learning, teachers should not only master the material but also create interesting learning to help arouse curiosity, enjoyment and interest in learning in them. This study aims to test the validity and reliability of the construct of the developed learning interest scale. A researcher needs 250 to 500 respondents. This study involved 300 random samples of fifth grade elementary school students in Berbah District, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Data were analyzed with second-order confirmatory factors assisted by IBM SPSS version 26 software. This study measures the validity and reliability of elementary school students' interest in learning science. So the data analysis in this study measures validity and reliability. So this study uses second order confirmatory factor analysis (nd order CFA). The results showed that the developed learning interest scale had met the criteria of suitability, convergent validity, discriminant validity, construct reliability. Therefore, the developed scale is feasible to use.

Development of Sustainable Lifestyle Project E-Module As Strengthening Environmental Awareness of Elementary School Students

Objective: to test the feasibility of the sustainable lifestyle project e-module in strengthening the attitude of caring for the environment of grade 2 elementary school students. Theoretical Framework: Indicators of environmental care attitudes, namely: environmental care, reduction of plastic use, waste management according to type, reduction of carbon emissions and energy saving. Methods: The research was conducted in December 2023 - June 2024 using the (R&D) method. The respondents who participated in this study were 6 validators consisting of media experts and material experts and 14 2nd grade elementary school students to respond to the e-module media at the implementation stage. The instruments used in this study are, the material expert questionnaire consists of 21 items, the media expert questionnaire consists of 29 items, and the student response questionnaire consists of 19 items. The research instruments used have gone through validation. Results and Discussion: The aspect of material suitability with the applicable curriculum was 79%; the aspect of project flow activities was 88.33%; the language aspect was 86.66%; the aspect of material suitability with the indicator of environmental care attitude was 95.33%; and the aspect of suitability with the characteristics of elementary school students was 88.33%. The average results and criteria for the validation of e-module materials were obtained with an average validity score of 82.86% which means valid. Research Implications: this sustainable lifestyle project e-module is in accordance with the scope of the material with the applicable curriculum, the project flow activities are appropriate, the use of language, materials are in accordance with the indicators of environmental care attitudes, and in accordance with the characteristics of students in elementary schools that are interesting and encourage students to innovate and create. Originality/Value: Based on the expert validation of the sustainable lifestyle project e-module developed in this study, it was declared feasible to form an attitude of caring for the environment of grade 2 elementary school students.

Smart Book Media Education on Preventing Dental Caries

Dental caries problems are experienced by most elementary school children in Indonesia. Lack of children's knowledge about preventing dental caries affects their behavior in maintaining dental and oral health. Efforts to prevent dental caries can be done by providing dental and oral health education to children through learning media aids, namely smart books. The purpose of the study was to see the effect of smart book media education on preventing dental caries in elementary school students. The type of research used was pre-experiment with a One Group Pre-Test Post-Test Design. The sample was taken by random sampling, the sample size was based on the Isaac and Michael formula with an error rate of 5% and 37 elementary school students in grade 5 were obtained. The variables in the study were smart books and dental caries prevention. Smart book media has been tested and declared feasible by media experts and material experts. Hypothesis testing using Wilcoxon Sign Rank. The results of the study showed an increase in caries prevention behavior in all students (100%) from the aspects of Knowledge, Attitude and Action after being given education through smart books. Wilcoxon Sign Rank analysis showed that there was a significant influence of the results of smart book education on dental caries prevention behavior in the aspects of Knowledge, Attitude, and Action 0.001 (p < 0.05). The use of smart books as an educational medium has been proven to be able to increase dental caries prevention behavior effectively in elementary school children. Elementary school students become more aware of the efforts that must be made to prevent caries

The Effectiveness of Experiential Learning Strategy in Achieving Science Subject Competence Among Fifth Grade Elementary School Students

This study investigates the effectiveness of experiential learning strategies in enhancing science subject competence among fifth-grade elementary students in Anbar Governorate, where traditional teaching methods dominate. Prior research indicates a lack of engagement and critical thinking among students, emphasizing the need for pedagogical approaches that promote active learning and real-world experiences. Employing a descriptive and experimental design, this research included two groups: an experimental group receiving instruction through experiential learning and a control group taught via traditional methods. The sample consisted of 65 fifth-grade students from Al-Mu'min Primary School, chosen to ensure representativeness. Pre-experimental assessments ensured equivalence in variables such as age, intelligence, and previous academic achievement. The study's impact was evaluated using a post-test composed of 40 multiple-choice questions aligned with the science curriculum. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference in mean achievement test scores between the groups, with the experimental group achieving a higher average score of 29.90 compared to the control group's 22.55. The calculated t-value was 10.11, surpassing the critical t-value of 2.00 at the 0.05 significance level, indicating strong evidence for the effectiveness of experiential learning strategies. Furthermore, the effect size measured using eta squared (η² = 0.63) confirmed a large impact on student achievement. The findings signify that experiential learning strategies substantially enhance science subject competence among elementary students, fostering greater engagement and understanding of scientific concepts. These results advocate for the integration of experiential learning methodologies in science education, reflecting a shift away from traditional teaching practices to more effective, student-centered approaches that promote critical thinking and real-world application of knowledge.

Direct and Indirect Effects of Inhibition, Working Memory and Cognitive Flexibility on Reading Comprehension of Narrative and Expository Texts: Same or Different Effects?

Reading skills are essential adaptive skills for daily life, enabling individuals to function effectively in society. This study examines the relations between executive functions components - including inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility - and reading comprehension in both narrative and expository texts. A total of 263 fourth grade elementary school students participated in this study, who were evaluated on their reading comprehension skills, as well as on their executive functions and reading variables such as word reading, fluency and vocabulary. The results of this study suggest that inhibition, working memory and cognitive flexibility have direct and indirect effects on reading comprehension of narrative and expository texts. Especially, the direct effect of working memory is highlighted, both for reading comprehension of expository and narrative texts. Additionally, academic vocabulary is an important mediating variable between executive functions, especially inhibition, and reading comprehension in students of this age. These findings underscore the relevance of strengthening executive functions to improve reading comprehension, especially in middle school students.

Problem-Based Learning Model Assisted by Graphic Media in Poetry Text Learning for Fourth Grade Elementary School Students

This research aims to explain the problem-based learning model assisted by graphic media in learning poetry texts for fourth-grade elementary school students, as well as the process of implementing it in learning. The research was conducted in the 2022/2023 Academic Year, Even Semester, at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Zaytun, Sandrem Village, Gantar District, Indramayu Regency, with fourth-grade students in West Java Province. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method. The research design used is research and development (Research and Development) with the ADDIE model. The steps/phases of development include: Analysis, Design, Development or Production, Implementation or Delivery, and Evaluation. Data collection methods include interviews, questionnaires, observations, written tests, and performance assessments. The results of the research show that the design of a problem-based learning model assisted by graphic media in learning poetry texts for fourth-grade elementary school students is a new learning model developed from a problem-based learning model associated with graphic media, making learning more meaningful. The assessment results of the learning model design and media use were 70.5%, categorized as suitable for use. The learning media expert assessment results of 80% indicate that the learning media is suitable for use. Meanwhile, based on the results of the implementation of the problem-based learning model assisted by graphic media in learning poetry texts, the assessment results were 38 out of 44, or 86.4%, indicating that the implementation of the learning model was very suitable for use. Based on the data above, it is evident that a problem-based learning model assisted by graphic media in learning poetry texts for fourth-grade elementary school students is highly needed.

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) Berbantuan Alat Peraga Big Book terhadap Keterampilan Menulis Siswa Kelas III SD

This research aims to describe the influence of the CIRC learning model assisted by Big Book teaching aids on the writing skills of class III students at SD Negeri 17 Singkawang. The type of research was quantitative research using the Quasi Experimental method, Posttest Only Nonequivalent Groups Design. The population of this study was all class III students consisting of classes IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC, totaling 86 students. The sample in this study was selected using a purposive sampling technique consisting of class IIIB as the control class and IIIC as the experimental class, each with 28 students. The data collection technique used an essay test technique which contains indicators of writing skills and observation techniques for learning implementation. The data analysis technique used a independent two sample t-test, effect size, and percentage of learning implementation. The results of the research showed that (1) there was differences in the writing skills of third grade elementary school students between classes that use the CIRC model assisted by Big Book teaching aids and classes that use direct learning with the calculation results showing namely 14.068 > 1.674; (2) the CIRC learning model assisted by Big Book teaching aids had a high influence on the writing skills of third grade elementary school students with an effect size calculation result of 2.36; (3) implementation of the CIRC learning model assisted by Big Book teaching aids in learning energy source material with a percentage of 92.71% in very good criteria. Thus, it could be concluded that there was an influence of the CIRC model assisted by Big teaching aids on the writing skills of class III students at SD Negeri 17 Singkawang.

DEVELOPMENT OF POP-UP BOOK MEDIA IN THEMATIC LEARNING IN GRADE III SDN 101921 BERINGIN

This study aims to: (1) produce Pop-Up Book learning media in the Thematic learning of food production technology development material in grade III SD Negeri 101921 Beringin, (2) find out the feasibility and practicality of Pop-Up Book learning media in the Thematic learning of food production technology development material in grade III SD Negeri 101921 Beringin which is valid from the results of feasibility validation by material experts, media experts, learning experts, and student responses. This research is a type of Research and Development (R&D) research with a 4D model developed by Thiagarajan (1974) which includes four steps, namely: the stages of define, design, development, and disseminate. The instruments used to collect data are interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. Based on the assessment of the validation results by material experts, 96% scores, media experts get 97.3% and learning experts get 93.3%, resulting in Pop-Up Book products that are very suitable for use for third grade elementary school students. Therefore, from the data from the validation results of the three validators, it can be concluded that the Pop-Up Book media in the Thematic learning of the Food Production Technology Development material was declared valid and there was no revision by experts, so it was declared very suitable to be used as a teaching material in learning.

Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning dengan Pendekatan CRT untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Literasi Membaca

Preliminary research obtained data that there were fifth grade elementary school students who had levels of critical thinking and reading literacy in the low category. These two abilities are very important for students' academic development, so they need to be improved. The aims of this research are: 1) improve critical thinking skills; 2) improve reading literacy skills; 3) know the value of increasing critical thinking skills, and; 4) know the value of increasing reading literacy skills. The research uses the classroom action research (PTK) method with the Stringer model. The research was carried out over two cycles through 3 stages, namely look, think, and act. The number of samples in cycles I and II was 26 children. Data collection techniques were carried out using tests and non-tests, while the instruments were in the form of questions and questionnaires. The research resulted in: 1) students' critical thinking skills and reading literacy increasing; 2) Critical thinking skills in cycle I had an average of 68 or in the medium category and the average in cycle II was 75 or in the high category; 3) Reading literacy skills in cycles I and II each have an average of 70 in the medium category and 78 in the high category; 4) students' critical thinking skills reach a minimum of 54% in the high category; 4) students' reading literacy skills reach a minimum of 65% in the high category. These data have reached indicators of research success, thus confirming that the discovery learning model with the CRT approach is able to improve critical thinking skills and reading literacy.

Basic Research on Development of KSL Mathematics Textbooks -Focusing on Third Grade Elementary School Students-

Basic Research on Development of KSL Mathematics Textbooks -Focusing on Third Grade Elementary School Students-

STEM-PjBL Learning Model To Enhance Critical Thinking Skills of Students on Magnets, Electricity, and Technology

This study aims to enhance the critical thinking skills of fifth grade elementary school students on topics of magnet, electricity, and technology through the STEM-PjBL model. The study involved 20 students. The research design employed was classroom action research conducted in three cycles. Qualitative data analysis techniques were utilized. The analysis of students' critical thinking skills focused on five indicators: Identify Question at Issue, conceptual understanding, ideas connection, assumptions, and inferences, with five levels of achievement. The results showed an improvement in critical thinking skills, with 75% of students' responses at a very good level of critical thinking, 35% at the mastering level in cycles I and II, and 45% in cycle III, along with 35% at the competent level. Meanwhile, those at the developing level were 15% in cycles I and II, increasing to 20% in cycle III. The remainder was 5% at the emerging stage in cycle I and 10% in cycle II. There were 5% at the absent level in cycle I. Therefore, the STEM-PjBL model can be considered an effective approach for students to enhance their critical thinking skills in IPAS learning and to support their active engagement in the classroom.

A Study on the Korean Traditional Music Content in the Integrated Curriculum of “Pleasant Life” for 1st and 2nd Grade Elementary School Students

A Study on the Korean Traditional Music Content in the Integrated Curriculum of “Pleasant Life” for 1st and 2nd Grade Elementary School Students

Low Class Primary School Students' Handwriting Readability Using Behaviorism Theory

Handwriting is a typical work result expressed in the form of letters, symbols and numbers. This research uses qualitative research methods with a case study design. The aim of the research was to determine the legibility of class 1 students' handwriting. The data collection instruments used were in-depth interviews, observation and document study. Researchers validated the data by triangulating data collection techniques and triangulating data sources. The results of the research are that behaviorism theory provides an understanding of how the legibility of lower grade elementary school students' handwriting develops through learning, experience and reinforcement. However, other factors also need to be considered in understanding the legibility of students' handwriting.