Aah Ahmad Syahid
Indonesia University of Education

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Why Is It Difficult to Teach Mathematics? An Analysis from the Perspective of Elementary School/MI Teachers Isrokatun Isrokatun; Maulana Maulana; Cucun Sunaengsih; Aah Ahmad Syahid; Popon Rohaeti
Mimbar Sekolah Dasar Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/mimbar-sd.v13i1.58

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This study was motivated by the statement that mathematics is a difficult subject. Many students experience difficulties in learning mathematics. This study focuses on answering this rumor from the perspective of elementary school/MI teachers. What difficulties do teachers experience when teaching mathematics, resulting in students having difficulty understanding the material? The objectives of this study are 1) to analyze which mathematics material is considered most difficult by students, 2) why students have difficulty learning this mathematics material, 3) what difficulties students experience when learning mathematics, 4) what difficulties elementary school/MI teachers experience when teaching mathematics, and 5) what kind of mathematics learning should be carried out in the classroom. This study used a survey method, with the population being elementary school/MI teachers on the island of Java, Indonesia. Meanwhile, the sample data was obtained from elementary school/MI teachers spread across the Java region, such as West Java Province, DKI Jakarta, Banten, etc., with 133 respondents. The instrument used was a questionnaire filled out via Google Form and Mentimeter links. The results of the study reveal 1) several mathematics materials that are considered most difficult by students, 2) several factors causing students to experience difficulties in learning mathematics, 3) a mapping of the difficulties students experience when learning mathematics, 4) a grouping of the difficulties that elementary school/MI teachers experience in teaching mathematics, and 5) suggestions for mathematics learning that should be carried out in the classroom.
PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI “RANTING IDE” UNTUK MEMBANTU SISWA MEMBEDAKAN IDE POKOK DAN IDE PENDUKUNG KELAS IV SD Taupik Ahmadareksa; Aah Ahmad Syahid; Dadan Djuanda
JURNAL PENDIDIKAN DASAR PERKHASA: Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Dasar Vol 12, No 2 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar Perkhasa: Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Dasar
Publisher : STKIP Persada Khatulistiwa Sintang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31932/jpdp.v12i2.6898

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This study aimed to develop RANTING IDE, a learning application designed to help elementary school students distinguish between main ideas and supporting ideas. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, consisting of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages. The feasibility of the application was assessed through expert validation, while its practicality was examined based on student responses. The results showed that the validation score from the media expert reached 95%, categorized as highly feasible, while the material expert validation score reached 96.6%, also categorized as highly feasible. Furthermore, students’ responses to the RANTING IDE application were highly positive, with an average score of 92%, categorized as very good. These findings indicate that the RANTING IDE application is highly feasible for use in Indonesian language learning, particularly to assist students in distinguishing main ideas from supporting ideas. The application is expected to serve as an educational innovation that facilitates students’ understanding of texts through an engaging and accessible digital learning medium. Thus, RANTING IDE has potential as an alternative learning resource for supporting reading comprehension in elementary education.