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Journal : Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education

Development of Teaching Materials Based on Realistic Mathematics Education to Improve Understanding of Fractions in Fourth-Grade Elementary School Students Resti, Meri; Sulistiyo, Urip; Haryanto, Eddy
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Papanda Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v4i2.1196

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Students' understanding of fractions in fourth-grade elementary school remains low due to the lack of contextual and engaging teaching materials. This study aims to develop teaching materials based on Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) to enhance students' understanding of fractions. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate), though it was limited to the Develop stage due to time constraints. Expert validation results indicate that the teaching material has a very high level of validity. A limited trial conducted on 10 fourth-grade students showed an improvement in understanding by 45%-54%. Additionally, teacher feedback revealed that this teaching material is highly practical and easy to use in learning. The RME approach, which emphasizes the mathematization of real-world situations, has proven to help students grasp fraction concepts more effectively than conventional methods. Thus, RME-based teaching materials can serve as an innovative alternative to improving the quality of mathematics learning in elementary schools.
The Influence of Digital Parenting on Alpha Generation Pre-Teenagers Grade 6 in One of the Private Elementary Schools in Jambi City Darwin, Charles; Widowati, Atri; Haryanto, Eddy
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Papanda Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v4i2.1238

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The rapid growth of technology has had a significant impact on the lifestyle of pre-teens, especially those belonging to the Alpha generation. This study explores the role of digital parenting in shaping the behavior and academic performance of sixth-grade students at Stella Maris Private Elementary School in Jambi City. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through interviews with parents, teachers, and students. This study involved 4 sixth-grade students. The findings reveal that most parents apply a democratic parenting style, which allows children to explore digital media with appropriate guidance and boundaries. This method has proven effective in helping children balance digital exposure with academic responsibilities. Conversely, authoritarian and neglectful parenting styles are rarely applied due to their negative impact on children's emotional and social development. Permissive parenting, while offering freedom, tends to lead to a lack of discipline and declining academic performance. The study concludes that democratic parenting, when integrated with clear digital media usage rules, plays a crucial role in supporting the development of pre-teens in the digital era. Practical implications of these findings highlight the importance of parents' role in setting clear boundaries for digital media use, as well as adopting a parenting style that supports children's emotional, social, and academic development.