Skills Of Elementary Students Research Articles

Cultivating Critical Thinkers: Independent Curriculum Strategies to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills in Elementary Students

Students are required to have critical thinking skills in order to be able to implement their knowledge. However, in reality, many students still have low critical thinking skills. Many students are less enthusias-tic about asking, answering, and expressing their opinions. This research aims to describe strategies for building critical thinking skills in elementary school students through an independent curriculum. This type of research is qualitative with a descriptive design. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis uses interactive analysis techniques with three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research are: the principal's strat-egy for improving students' critical thinking skills by implementing extracurricular activities. Class teach-ers, by implementing differentiated learning, implement projects to strengthen the profile of Pancasila and literacy students. As well as campus students, by implementing morning numeracy, morning literacy and additional classes for students who need intensive assistance. After implementing these various strategies, students' critical thinking abilities can improve, and even their' character can improve.

Use of Interactive Learning Technology in Improving Literacy Skills in Elementary Students

This research aims to obtain information regarding the role of using technology-based learning media in developing digital literacy for students, especially in the teaching and learning process in elementary schools. The literature study approach is the method used in the research carried out. Where this research comes from several journals that are relevant to the topic discussed within the scope of the role of technology-based learning media in digital literacy learning in elementary schools. The research results obtained are that the use of technology as a learning medium in the literacy learning process in elementary school has an effect on the learning paradigm which is able to increase motivation, learning outcomes and digital literacy in students.

Analysis of Implementation of Steam-Oriented Science Teaching Modules and Profiles of Critical Thinking Skills of Elementary Students

Objectives: This research aims to analyze the profile of students' critical thinking abilities regarding the implementation of STEAM-oriented science and science learning development in elementary schools. Method: This research is a preliminary study with a data collection technique in the form of a written test by analyzing the data results descriptively and qualitatively. This research was conducted on 7 students consisting of 3 female and 4 male students in elementary school. Results: This research can be concluded that: It was found that the criteria for students' critical thinking abilities were still very low with an average score of 51.76 or a completion percentage of around 36%. In this research, it is hoped that the application of STEAM-oriented learning can improve students' thinking abilities. So, the conclusion is that if students' critical thinking skills are still low, it is necessary to improve students' critical thinking skills, namely by implementing STEAM-oriented learning. Novelty: Development of learning tools oriented to the STEAM approach to improve the science and science critical thinking abilities of elementary school students in the independent curriculum, so that it will improve students' critical thinking skills in line with the demands of the 21st century

Teaching Listening through Comprehensible input: A Neuroscience Perspective

This study used a mixed- method approach to discover how comprehensible input enhances the development of listening skills in Elementary students. To gather data, a survey and audiovisual materials, which included the comprehensible input approach, were used. Results elucidated that the majority of participants showed a positive attitude towards the comprehensible input approach. This state of mind helped them perform exceptionally during the application of the activities with audiovisual materials. Collectively, the results appear consistent with satisfactory comprehension. As a conclusion, students had an optimum performance in the video activities when using comprehensible input, which makes us suggest that comprehensible input materials enhance the development of listening skills in students.

Development of Project Based Science Learning Module to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skill

Project based learning (PjBL) is a learning model which can encourage students to be more involved in their learning and to think critically. The purpose of this study is to produce project based science learning module for grade 5 Sekolah Dasar (SD)/Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) as a product of this research. This research was a Research and Development (R&D) which was utilized the 4D model. The result showed that the module validation by material experts obtain a percentage of 75%, by linguists the percentage was 83.9%, and by media experts the percentage was 85, 5% so that the module made are declared feasible to be used in the classroom. Individual trials on 5 students the result was 88%. In the small group trial of 10 students the result was 92.8% and in the large group trial of 20 students the result was 96.7%. The results of initial observations and final observations showed an increase in students’ critical thinking skills with an average difference in individual trials of 21.80000, an average difference in small group trials of 21.40000 and average difference in large group trials of 21.55000. Apart from looking at the average differences in individual trials, small group trials, and large group trials, the average difference was also found in the experimental class which was treated with the control class which was not given treatment during the large group test, which was 10.60000. In conclusion, project based science learning module is effective in improving critical thinking skills of elementary students.

The Effectiveness of Inquiry-Based Learning Instrument to Enhance Student’s Critical Thinking Skills

The limitations of inquiry-based learning tools have an impact on the low critical thinking skills of elementary students in science learning. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of inquiry-based learning tools to improve critical thinking skills. The study design is a quasi nonequivalent control group experiment. The experimental class was treated with inquiry-based learning devices, the control class was implemented with STAD-based learning devices. The population and sample in this study were students in grades IVA and IVB at SDN Kepanjen 2 and SDN Panggungrejo 4. This study was conducted for one month from August to September 2022. The instrument used was a critical thinking skills test. The validity test is calculated based on the Aiken index. Data were analyzed based on the pair t-test. The results of this study indicate a very significant difference in students' critical thinking skills. The average score of students' critical thinking before the use of inquiry learning tools in the experimental class was 53.59 and after being used was 82.44. Control group students have an average critical thinking ability of 42.35 and thereafter 59.88. There are factors that affect the effectiveness of inquiry-based learning tools including the validity of the device, the difference in the average score of critical thinking skills which is very significant for students in the experimental and control groups, the responses of students and teachers, and the implementation of learning. In conclusion, instructional inquiry tools are effective for improving critical thinking skills. This study recommends the development of inquiry-based learning tools to improve students' critical thinking skills.

Upaya Meningkatkan Berpikir Kritis Siswa SD Dalam Pembelajaran IPS

Current higher order thinking skills need to be instilled in students, especially elementary school students. In the application of critical thinking, there are still many obstacles and problems that make many students less in applying critical thinking in learning. This study aims to determine the teacher's efforts in improving critical thinking skills in elementary students, especially in social studies learning. This qualitative research produces descriptive data by carrying out observations and interviews at one of the elementary schools in the city of Bandung. This study shows that the efforts made by teachers in improving students' critical thinking in social studies learning are giving students a problem and they must solve the problem, besides the use of strategies, methods, models, and learning media also has an effect on increasing students' critical thinking, especially in learning social science.

Exploring the development of mental rotation and computational skills in elementary students through educational robotics

Interest in educational robotics has increased over the last decade. Through various approaches, robots are being used in the teaching and learning of different subjects at distinct education levels. The present study investigates the effects of an educational robotic intervention on the mental rotation and computational thinking assessment in a 3rd grade classroom. To this end, we carried out a quasi-experimental study involving 24 third-grade students. From an embodied approach, we have designed a two-hour intervention providing students with a physical environment to perform tangible programming on Bee-bot. The results revealed that this educational robotic proposal aimed at map-reading tasks leads to statistically significant gains in computational thinking. Moreover, students who followed the Bee-bot-based intervention achieved greater CT level compared to students following a traditional instruction approach, after controlling student’s prior level. No conclusive results were found in relation to mental rotation.

Designing IoT-based Smart Weather System to Promote Critical Thinking Skills

The role of education in promoting global warming awareness is important to enable students to understand and address the impact of global warming. The use of Internet of Things (IoT) with collaborative learning strategies can enhance students’ understanding of global warming. This study aimed to develop an IoT-based smart weather system enhancing the critical thinking skills of elementary students. It consists of weather-measuring sensors that capture data on temperature, humidity, air pressure, light intensity, and altitude. The data is stored in the Blynk cloud and displayed on smartphones. The IoT devices are placed in three different geographic locations. This paper presents the system design, including the system architecture and user interfaces. The data captured by the IoT sensors from the three measurement sites form the foundation to promote the development of collaborative learning. This result implies the need for teachers to creatively establish learning strategies in various subjects to improve students’ critical thinking skills.

Effect of Jump Rope Program on the Skills of Elementary Students

Effect of Jump Rope Program on the Skills of Elementary Students

Developing teaching material design of basic English Vocabulary based on interactive multimedia for Elementary School

Teaching English vocabulary to children in the classroom should begin as early as possible because childhood is a golden age when everything may be absorbed simply and rapidly. Language holds the belief that the earlier children learn a foreign language, the easier it is for them to master it, and that children may learn a language more quickly and with less difficulty than adults. This research aims to develop a learning design instructional material model of basic English Vocabulary based on interactive multimedia for elementary students and to increase knowledge and skills of language, especially for elementary school students. Development of learning model and instructional material design followed a research design and development model designed. This research is an extensive process in designing the students' needs and develop the product or course material of basic English vocabulary to increase the ability or skills of elementary students in learning language through interactive multimedia. The sample of this research is the students at one of the elementary schools in Makassar. The research showed a learning model based on the interactive multimedia syllabus and instructional material design of basic English Vocabulary. The researchers suggested that formative assessment be undertaken each time the materials are delivered to determine which components should be modified to increase the materials' instructional and motivating value. Furthermore, summative evaluation should be carried out in order to make a policy decision on whether or not to use instructional materials based on real evidence of their success.

The development of the spatial visual-oriented geometry test to measure the creative thinking skills of elementary students

This research is a qualitative descriptive research by using 4D development consisting of the Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate stages. The research was carried out to develop a spatial visual-oriented geometric test to measure elementary students’ creative thinking skills. The creative thinking level of each student has different categories based on the fluency, flexibility, and novelty. The subjects of this research consisted of 5 students from 30 fifth grade students from elementary school which were selected based on the van Hiele’s level ability category of each student. Operationally, the steps of this research included the preliminary step of research, data collection, and data analysis. The data of this research was obtained by using tests, observation, and interview. The data of the students was obtained by conducting a learning outcome test. The results has showed that 5 students who met the category of students’ creative thinking had a variation on the percentage of the creative thinking level by using a spatial test, namely 40%, 20%, 20%, 20%, 20%, which were respectively categorized as very creative (level 4), creative (level 3), quite creative (level 2), less creative (level 1). There were 2 of 5 students who were at the same level, namely as very creative (level 4) but had differences in answering.

Exploring Factors That Influence Computational Thinking Skills in Elementary Students’ Collaborative Robotics

Recently educational robotics has expanded into curriculum beyond traditional STEM fields, and which can also be used to foster computational thinking (CT) skills. Prior research has shown numerous interdisciplinary benefits related to CT, however, these influential factors have often been investigated with relatively few variables. This study investigated factors that may lead to 4th and 5th grade elementary school students’ development of computational thinking skills in collaborative robotics activities by hypothesizing a model which proposed that a problem solving inventory, intrinsic motivation, and enjoyment were the main predictors of computational thinking skills. The model was then tested by surveying students with several psychometric inventories where a revised model was then constructed. The study found significant relationships between perceived competence and enjoyment, and learning motivation, and intrinsic motivation. Another important finding was that problem solving was a significant predictor of computational thinking skills. Results were interpreted with reference to implications for possible means of improving learning outcomes when using collaborative robotics in an educational setting.

Developing information literacy skills in elementary students using the web-based Inquiry Strategies for the Information Society of the Twenty-First Century (ISIS-21)

This study was undertaken to learn about the impact of using the web-based Inquiry Strategies for the Information Society of the Twenty-First Century (ISIS-21), software developed by the authors, to improve the information literacy (IL) skills of late elementary students (10-12 years). Using a series of multi-media and learning strategies design principles, ISIS-21 was designed to be used in late elementary classrooms given the gap in children’s IL skills and the increasing importance for individuals to be critical consumers of information, particularly when using Internet-based environments. An exploratory, two-phase field trial was conducted in English schools in a central province of Canada. In both phases the research design was a one-group, pretest-posttest where data were collected from 150 students at the baseline and after the use of ISIS-21 for completion of an inquiry project. Teacher self-reports were also collected. The results were encouraging as we were able to establish the feasibility and importance of using ISIS-21 in classrooms to promote the development of IL skills in late elementary students.

Rumination as a Moderating Effect Between Math Computation and Executive Function Skills in Elementary Students

Although students with stronger executive functions (EFs) tend to do better on math computation (MC) assessments than students with weaker EFs, stressful testing situations may lower or affect their mathematical ability. Rumination is one maladaptive coping strategy that can negatively affect EF processes, but little is known about how it impacts the relationship between EFs and MC. This study aimed to examine the relationship between students’ performance on a standardized MC task and ratings of EF ability as a function of their level of rumination. In a sample of students from Grades 4 to 6 ( n = 72, mean age = 10.74), there was an interaction between EF scores and rumination in predicting MC. Students with weaker EF scores demonstrated worse math performance than students with stronger EF scores. Interestingly, their level of rumination moderated this association. Specifically, EF difficulties were only associated with less proficient MC performance among high ruminators; this association was not observed among those students reporting low rumination levels. For school psychologists, these findings provide insight into the potential causes of poor MC performance among students with average or better EFs.

Improving Poem Writing Skill Through Smart Ludo Media For Grade IV Students

The low learning outcomes of students' writing skills were the main reason this research was conducted. It happens because the learning model that applied is less effective so it has not been able to optimally hone students writing skills. This study aims to determine the application of smart ludo media to improve poem writing skills in elementary students. This type of research is a classroom action research subject. This research lasted for two cycles, where each cycle consisted of four stages including planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. Data collection techniques used tests, interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that there was an increase in students’ skills in writing poems through smart ludo media. The improvement of writing p[oetry skills in the first cycle obtained a classical completeness value of 73.91% and the second cycle obtained a classical completeness value of 91.30%. based on the results of classroom action research that has been carried out on fourth-grade elementary school students, it can be concluded that there is a positive effect of the application of smart ludo media on improving student learning outcomes in poem writing skills. The results of this study can be used by the teacher as a tool in conveying learning to students and it can be a reference for research using similar research objects.

Development of Student Activity Sheets Based on Local Wisdom to Improve Critical Thinking Skills of Science 4th Grade Elementary School

This study aims to produce and describe the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of Student Activity Sheets based on the local wisdom of Surabayaspecific Batik that can improve critical thinking skills in science subjects 6th grade Elementary School. This research is a development research that refers to the Four D (4D) development model. Student Activity Sheet based Surabaya batik local wisdom validated by experts, then tested on 20 fourth grade students of Mulyorejo I / 237 Elementary school Surabaya. The results showed that the Student Activity Sheet that was developed was very valid with a percentage of 92.25%, the Student Activity Sheet that was developed practically based on student activities relevant to learning with a percentage of 92.71%, and the Student Activity Sheet that was developed effectively based on the results Student's critical thinking test which showed that all students completed with an N-gain of 0.751 in the high category. It can be concluded that the Student Activity Sheet based Surabaya batik local wisdom deserves to improve the critical thinking skills of elementary students.

The Development of Science Learning Tool Oriented Toward Guided Inquiry to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skills

This study aims to produce science learning tools that are valid, practical, and effective which consists of syllabus, lesson plan, teaching material, student activity sheets, and test sheets to improve the critical thinking skills of elementary students. This research was carried out using the 4-D model of adaptation Ibrahim, M., which is define, design, developing, disseminate and tested in class V of Jiken Elementary School, Kedondong I Elementary School, Sudimoro Elementary School, school year 2019/2020 with One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Data analysis techniques used are quantitative and qualitative descriptive. The results shows: 1) valid, according to the validity of the three validators with valid categories, 2) practical, in accordance with the level of observers seen from the activity of students increasing at each meeting and implementation of RPP, 3) effective, seen from appearing significantly different from the pretest and posttest test students' critical thinking and positive student responses. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that the development of science learning tools oriented in guided inquiry is valid, practical, and effective for improving critical thinking skills of elementary students.

The Interpersonal Problem-Solving Measure for Elementary School Students: Development and Preliminary Evaluation in a Third Grade Student Sample

Interpersonal problem-solving ability takes an increasingly important role in the socialization process during childhood. This paper describes the development and preliminary evaluation of the interpersonal problem-solving inventory for elementary school students (IPSI). The IPSI is a process measure structured into five subscales: Positive problem-solving behavior; Negative problem-solving behavior; Rational problem-solving behavior; Impulsive behavior; and Avoidance behavior. The scale was administered to a Vietnamese elementary student sample that consists of 437 third grade students (M = 8.67, SD = 0.47). The reliability of the tool was reported by calculating internal consistencies (Cronbach’s α = .88; McDonald’s ω = .85). The construct validity of IPSI was investigated by using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to explore the emerging factor structure of IPSI on the first data set. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed on the second data set to define theory-driven five-factor structure of IPSI in comparison with any structure emerged from EFA. The CFA findings indicated that the data verified the theory-driven five-factor model of IPSI. The initial testing of the five-factor model showed a moderately good fitting model with four of the five global fit indices (χ2/df = 1.274 < 2, p < .001; CFI: .930; TLI: .926; GFI: .842; and RMSEA: .032 < .05). The results suggest that the scores of IPSI justified adequate internal consistencies and construct/concurrent validities. The IPSI can assess interpersonal problem-solving skills in elementary students. Caution is recommended pertaining to the preliminary evaluation in a Vietnamese third grade student sample.

Analysis of Mathematical Literacy Skills through PMRI Approaches of Elementary School Students

Students’ low mathematics literacy skills are due to the lack of students' skills to solve mathematical problems related to the real world. The objective of this study is to analyse the improvement of mathematics literacy skills of fifth-grade elementary school students and describe the mathematical literacy skills of elementary students through the PMRI approach. The method used was a mixed method with concurrent embedded design to analyse quantitative data on the quality of the PMRI approach and qualitative data to analyse the mathematical literacy skills of fifth-grade elementary school students. The results show that by using the PMRI approach, classical mastery learning can be achieved and the average students’ mathematical literacy skills are higher than the expository model. It is shown from the classical completeness results , it is 2.065&gt; 0.4678. Therefore, the proportion of students who learn through the PMRI approach reaches more than 75%. While the data analysis of mathematics literacy skills of fifth-grade elementary school students has good ability in expressing mathematical ideas, turning problems into mathematical models, using strategies, symbols and tools correctly, and can make conclusions.