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Integrating Discovery Learning with Kahoot to Enhance Elementary Science Learning Outcomes: A Classroom Action Research Study Faradilla Nur Itsnaini; Yun Ratna Lagandesa; Sisriawan Lapasere; Rizal Rizal; Ryan Andhika Pratama; Surahman Surahman
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2910

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Low science learning outcomes in elementary schools often result from traditional teacher-centered instruction that fails to actively engage students in the learning process. This study investigated the effectiveness of integrating the Discovery Learning model with Kahoot media to improve science learning outcomes among fourth-grade elementary students. Employing a classroom action research design following Kemmis and McTaggart's spiral model, this study involved 23 fourth-grade students at Al Khairaat Tondo Elementary School in Indonesia. Data were collected through learning achievement tests, structured observations of teacher and student activities, and implemented across two cycles during October-November 2025. The intervention yielded substantial improvements in learning outcomes. Mean scores increased from 45.86 (pre-test) to 66.86 (Cycle I) and 76.26 (Cycle II), while classical completion rates rose from 4.34% to 56.52% and ultimately 82.60%, exceeding the predetermined success threshold of 65%. Observation data demonstrated enhanced student engagement (82.35% to 93.33%) and improved teacher implementation quality (75% to 94.04%) across cycles. The integrated Discovery Learning and Kahoot approach significantly enhanced both cognitive achievement and student engagement in science education. The synergistic combination of constructivist inquiry-based pedagogy with game-based assessment effectively transformed learning experiences for students with initially low achievement levels.
The Effect of Audio-Visual Media on Learning Outcomes in Arts, Culture, and Crafts Education: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Indonesian Elementary Schools Sela Selfia; Yun Ratna Lagandesa; Muhammad Aqil; Zulnuraini Zulnuraini; Dyah Rahmawati; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2943

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Arts, Culture, and Crafts (SBdP) education in rural Indonesian elementary schools faces persistent challenges due to reliance on conventional lecture-based instruction, resulting in suboptimal student engagement and learning outcomes. Audio-visual media offers potential pedagogical advantages through dual-channel information processing, yet empirical evidence regarding its effectiveness in elementary arts education remains limited. This study investigated the effect of audio-visual media on second-grade students' learning outcomes in SBdP at Parigimpu'u Public Elementary School. A quasi-experimental design with nonequivalent control groups was employed, involving nine students divided into experimental (n=5) and control (n=4) groups. The experimental group received instruction incorporating audio-visual media demonstrating piggy bank construction techniques, while the control group received conventional instruction. Performance-based assessments measuring accuracy, neatness, creativity, and timeliness were administered as pretest and posttest. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent samples t-test. The experimental group achieved significantly higher posttest scores (M=95.83, SD=2.95) compared to the control group (M=85.94, SD=6.99), with statistical analysis confirming significance (t=2.975, p<0.05). All experimental group students surpassed the minimum passing threshold, demonstrating substantial improvement from baseline. Audio-visual media significantly enhances learning outcomes in elementary SBdP education by facilitating concrete visualization, reducing cognitive load, and promoting active engagement, supporting its integration into arts curricula particularly in resource-constrained rural schools.
Enhancing Reading Comprehension Through Mind Mapping: A Classroom Action Research Study with Fifth-Grade Elementary Students Sarah Azizah; Muhammad Aqil; Zulnuraini Zulnuraini; Ammar Abdullah Joni Guci; Surahman Wilade; Sisriawan Lapasere
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2963

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Reading comprehension remains a persistent challenge in elementary education, with students frequently struggling to organize textual information and identify main ideas. This study investigated the effectiveness of mind mapping strategies in enhancing reading comprehension among fifth-grade students. Employing a classroom action research design based on the Kemmis and McTaggart model, this study involved 33 fifth-grade students at SD Inpres 3 Tondo across two iterative cycles. Data were collected through observation sheets for teacher and student activities, reading comprehension rubrics, and documentation. Analysis combined descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative observations. Reading comprehension performance improved significantly from 63% (sufficient category) in Cycle I to 79% (good category) in Cycle II, representing a 16-percentage-point increase. Student engagement increased from 65% to 91%, while teacher effectiveness improved from 89% to 95%. An unexpected finding revealed that struggling readers benefited disproportionately from the intervention, showing 24-percentage-point gains compared to 12-percentage-point improvements among higher-performing students. The findings support dual coding theory and schema theory, demonstrating that visual-verbal integration through mind mapping facilitates deeper cognitive processing. Mind mapping proved effective as an accessible, low-cost intervention that transforms comprehension from an invisible individual activity into a visible collaborative process, with implications for literacy instruction in resource-constrained contexts.
Teachers' Understanding and Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Indonesian Elementary Schools Yuni Rahmawati; Herlina Herlina; Sisriawan Lapasere; Yusdin Bin M Gagaramusu; Mas'adi Mas'adi; Surahman Surahman
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2966

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Teachers' comprehensive understanding of the Independent Curriculum constitutes a fundamental prerequisite for successful educational transformation in Indonesia. Despite nationwide policy implementation through Permendikbudristek No. 12 of 2024, limited empirical evidence exists regarding teachers' depth of curriculum comprehension at the elementary level. This qualitative descriptive study, grounded in postpositivist paradigm, examined four classroom teachers at SD BK Jonooge through semi-structured interviews, systematic classroom observations, and document analysis. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model, encompassing data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. Findings revealed that curriculum implementation remains suboptimal, with teachers demonstrating limited understanding of core components including learning outcomes (CP), learning goal flows (ATP), and project-based learning principles. Implementation challenges manifested in persistent traditional pedagogical approaches, symbolic integration of Pancasila Student Profile values, and predominant summative assessment practices. These deficits stemmed primarily from severely inadequate professional development—training conducted only once biennially—compounded by insufficient facilities and limited professional learning community participation. Paradoxically, student learning outcomes showed improvement despite incomplete implementation fidelity. The study elaborates teacher understanding as a multidimensional construct encompassing cognitive, pedagogical, and metacognitive dimensions, challenging deficit-oriented implementation narratives. Findings underscore urgent need for sustained, job-embedded professional development utilizing collaborative learning models, establishment of robust professional learning communities, and redesigned curriculum materials with explicit implementation guidance to optimize educational transformation.
Culturally-Embedded Gamification: Integrating Behoa Valley Local Wisdom to Enhance Elementary Science Learning Outcomes Marlene Juita Kadoi; Rizal Rizal; Surahman Wilade; Pahriadi Pahriadi; Sisriawan Lapasere
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2968

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Elementary science education often remains teacher-centered and disconnected from students' cultural contexts, resulting in low learning outcomes. This study aimed to improve fifth-grade students' learning outcomes in Natural and Social Sciences through a gamification model based on the local wisdom of Behoa Valley at Rompo Elementary School. Employing classroom action research following Kemmis and McTaggart's spiral model, the study involved 12 fifth-grade students across two cycles during October-November 2025. Data were collected through achievement tests, structured observations, and documentation, then analyzed using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The intervention integrated game elements (points, challenges, rewards) via Wordwall platform with place-based learning resources, specifically the Behoa Valley's megalithic sites, to teach earth science concepts. Student learning outcomes improved progressively from pre-test (average: 54.28, completion: 41.67%) through Cycle I (average: 73.33, completion: 66.67%) to Cycle II (average: 80.41, completion: 83.33%). Student and teacher activities achieved "very good" criteria, with engagement scores reaching 94.64% and 90% respectively in Cycle II. The culturally-embedded gamification model significantly improved student learning outcomes by creating meaningful connections between scientific concepts and familiar cultural landscapes. This approach demonstrates that integrating local wisdom with interactive pedagogy enhances both cognitive achievement and cultural identity, offering valuable implications for culturally-responsive STEM education in heritage-rich contexts.
Implementing Strategic Management for Learning Quality: How Rural School Principals Navigate Resource Constraints Nurhalizah Nurhalizah; Rizal Rizal; Surahman Wilade; Nashrullah Nashrullah; Dyah Aini Purbarani; Sisriawan Lapasere
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2984

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Primary education plays a critical role in shaping future human resources, making the quality of learning processes essential. This study examined the strategic management practices of the principal at SDN 2 Bora, a rural primary school in Indonesia, in achieving national learning process standards. The research addressed challenges commonly faced by rural schools, including limited facilities, varied teacher competencies, and fluctuating student motivation. A qualitative case study design was employed, involving 16 teachers, 150 students, 30 parents, and educational staff as participants. Data were collected through questionnaires, systematic observations, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The Miles and Huberman interactive model was used for data analysis, supplemented by triangulation techniques to ensure trustworthiness. Findings revealed that the principal demonstrated effective strategic management across three key components. Strategic planning was conducted collaboratively and systematically (teacher rating: 95.0%, student: 87.6%, parent: 94.6%). Implementation was supported through active instructional leadership and supportive supervision (teacher: 92.5%, student: 88.5%, parent: 86.8%). Evaluation was performed regularly to guide continuous improvement (teacher: 90.9%, student: 89.3%, parent: 87.1%). Overall stakeholder satisfaction averaged 90.2%, categorized as "Very Good." The study concludes that strategic management significantly improved teacher performance, student engagement, and parental involvement, demonstrating that effective leadership can overcome resource constraints in achieving educational quality standards in rural primary schools.
Implementation of Process-Standard Management in Science and Social Studies Learning: A Case Study of Grade V Elementary School Nur Aviza; Rizal Rizal; Surahman Wilade; Nashrullah Nashrullah; Muhammad Nazimuddin Al Kamil; Sisriawan Lapasere
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3053

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Process-standard management plays a crucial role in ensuring quality education, yet its implementation in integrated science and social studies (IPAS) learning under Indonesia's Merdeka Curriculum remains understudied, particularly in resource-limited elementary schools. This qualitative descriptive case study examined process-standard implementation in Grade V IPAS learning at SD Inpres Perumnas Palu through a 31-item student questionnaire (N=31), semi-structured interviews with the teacher and principal, and documentation analysis. The overall implementation achieved a mean score of 3.66/4.00 (95.6%), indicating good to very good quality. Assessment and follow-up demonstrated the strongest performance (M=3.75), while planning and implementation scored 3.65 and 3.60 respectively. Strengths included clear instructional objectives, positive classroom climate, varied teaching methods, systematic formative and summative assessment, and strong school leadership support. However, gaps emerged in student involvement in planning (M=3.13), collaborative learning opportunities (M=3.00), and critical thinking stimulation (M=3.10). An unexpected finding revealed students distinguished between structured group discussions and authentic peer collaboration. Findings confirm that while teachers successfully implement visible pedagogical practices, deeper competencies in curriculum-based planning, sustained inquiry facilitation, and comprehensive diagnostic-formative assessment require strengthened professional development and institutional support.
Strategic Management of School Principals in Implementing Deep Learning: A Case Study of Indonesian Elementary Education Kadek Marsela Yustini Resintia; Rizal Rizal; Surahman Wilade; Nashrullah Nashrullah; Muhammad Nazimuddin Al Kamil; Sisriawan Lapasere
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3055

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Deep learning implementation requires strong strategic leadership, yet limited empirical evidence exists on how principals manage this process in resource-constrained primary schools. This qualitative case study examined strategic management practices of the principal at SD Inpres Perumnas Palu in implementing deep learning. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with the principal and two teachers, a 25-item Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 31 students, and document analysis. Data analysis followed Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña's interactive model involving data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. Findings revealed systematic strategic management across three phases: planning through vision-mission alignment and cascade training models (mean effectiveness: 94.8%), implementation via pedagogical guidance and resource mobilization including ATM curriculum adaptation and multi-format supervision, and evaluation through weekly collaborative meetings and systematic monitoring using 15-indicator instruments. Student perceptions indicated predominantly positive deep learning experiences (overall mean = 3.61), with highest scores in mindful learning (mean = 3.76) and joyful learning (mean = 3.71) dimensions. Challenges included ICT competency variations, time constraints, and infrastructure limitations. Strategic management effectively enabled deep learning implementation despite resource constraints, with principal leadership creating conditions supporting pedagogical innovation. The study demonstrates how transformational leadership translates into concrete strategic processes, contributing frameworks for implementing curriculum reform in developing educational contexts.
Improving Fourth-Grade Students' Learning Outcomes in Science and Social Studies Through Numbered Heads Together Siti Kurnia; Nashrullah Nashrullah; Muslim AR Muslim AR; Abdul Rahman; Sri Wahyuni; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3059

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Persistent challenges in elementary science education, including teacher-centered pedagogy, low student engagement, and inadequate learning outcomes, necessitate pedagogical innovations that promote active participation and conceptual understanding. This classroom action research investigated the effectiveness of the Numbered Heads Together (NHT) cooperative learning model in enhancing fourth-grade students' learning outcomes in Science and Social Studies (IPAS) at SD Inpres Perumnas Palu. Twenty-eight students participated in two iterative cycles comprising planning, implementation, observation, and reflection phases. Data were collected through achievement tests, structured observation sheets for teacher and student activities, and field documentation, analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Findings demonstrated progressive improvements across all measured variables. Teacher activity increased from good (68-73%) in Cycle I to very good (92-95%) in Cycle II. Student engagement advanced from adequate (61-63%) to very good (80-81%). Most significantly, classical mastery rose from 33% at baseline to 43% in Cycle I and 79% in Cycle II, surpassing the 65% success criterion. Results confirm that NHT effectively transforms passive learning environments into active collaborative spaces, supporting both cognitive achievement and social-emotional development. The structured accountability mechanisms inherent in NHT promote equitable participation and peer-mediated learning consistent with social constructivist principles, demonstrating applicability in resource-limited settings with diverse student populations.
Enhancing Elementary Science Learning Through Jigsaw Cooperative Learning: A Classroom Action Research Syabina Nurfadila; Nashrullah Nashrullah; Muslim AR Muslim AR; Arif Firmansyah; Muhammad Nazimuddin Al Kamil; Surahman Wilade
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.3060

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Despite progressive curriculum reforms emphasizing student-centered learning in Indonesia's Kurikulum Merdeka, elementary IPAS instruction remains predominantly teacher-centered, limiting student engagement and conceptual understanding. This classroom action research employed Kemmis and McTaggart's cyclical model across two intervention cycles with 28 Grade IV students at SD Inpres Perumnas Palu. Data were collected through achievement tests, structured observations of teacher and student activities, and field documentation. Analysis integrated quantitative measures of learning mastery with qualitative assessment of instructional processes using Miles and Huberman's framework. Classical mastery remained stable between pre-action baseline (28.57%) and Cycle I (28.57%), indicating that procedural implementation alone proved insufficient. Following targeted refinements in Cycle II—including enhanced scaffolding, systematic group monitoring, and explicit instructional guidance—classical mastery increased dramatically to 85.71%, surpassing the 80% success criterion. Student activity improved from 58% to 69.5%, while teacher activity increased from 55% to 68%. Findings demonstrate that Jigsaw cooperative learning effectiveness depends critically on implementation quality rather than structural arrangements alone. Results align with constructivist and sociocultural learning theories, particularly Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development, confirming that appropriately scaffolded peer interaction enables students to achieve understanding beyond independent capabilities. The study extends predominantly Western cooperative learning scholarship into Indonesian elementary contexts, providing empirical evidence for pedagogically thoughtful implementation strategies.
Co-Authors Abdul Rahman Adelia Rizki Ananda Agnes Oktaviani Putri Agustina, Agnes Alma Safira Amelia Citra Amelia, Putri Amin Basri Amiruddin Hatibe Amiruddin, Ayu Cahyani Ammar Abdullah Amran Rasli, Amran Andi Imrah Dewi Andi Nur Isnayanti Andi Nur Isnayanti Andi Rahmaeni M Andini Aulia Salsabila Anidya Citra Mayuni AR, Muslim Aras, Nurul Fitria Arif Firmansyah Arif Firmansyah Asriani Asriani, Asriani Ayu Amalia Shaltina Azizah Azizah Azzahra Zahwa Adillah Basira, Gusmiatni Dediyana Bulalong, Roberto Rolly Cahyani, Eka Danti Indriastuti Purnamasari Dewi Tri Rahayu Dewi Tureni Dg. Malondeng, Farul Ramadhan Dhea Febrianti Diah Sakina Dyah Aini Purbarani Dyah Rahmawati Fadlia Mubakkira, Fadlia Mubakkira Fahriadi Fahriadi Faizal Faizal Faradilla Nur Itsnaini Febi Yulianti Febriana, Yunda Fia Regina Lestari Fira Astuti Sukardi Fresya Angnelvin Dengkidala Geyshita Nadya Molawan Grafindia Dungga Guci, Ammar Abdullah Joni Herlina Herlina Herlina, Herlina Huber Yaspin Tandi, Elfika Arif Firmansyah Ida Nuraeni Ilmi Firrizkiyah Imran Imran Juraid Abdul Latief Kadek Hariana Kadek Herawati Kadek Marsela Yustini Resintia Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Khairunnisa Komang Sri Wiriyani Lestari, Nova Hermina lisnawati Haluma Mahmud Gamar, Mahfud Mahmud Gamar Manggato, Sandra Dwi Chikitha Margaret Maharani Bode Marlene Juita Kadoi Mas’adi Mas’adi Melyani Sari Sitepu Mewalo, Wulandari Miftahul Hidayati Misnah Misnah Moh Ansar Hasan Moh. Tahir Monipo, Yulan Mubarik Mubarik Muchdar Muchdar, Muchdar Muhammad Aqil Muhammad Fasli Muhammad Fasli Muhammad Nazimuddin Al Kamil Musdalifah Ibrahim Muslim AR Muslim AR Muslim AR Muslim AR., Muslim AR. Mutmainnah, Ainun Nashrullah . Nashrullah, Nashrullah Nasrullah Nasrullah Ni Kadek Delin Ariani Ni Luh Anggun Raya Damayanti ni luh dewi puspita Ni Nyoman Anis Kristina Yanti Ni Nyoman Nevy Niluh Chixa Widiani Ningsih, Ni Komang Ayu Nunung Damayanti Nur Aviza Nur Rahmah Nur Rahmi Rezki Ramadhani NurAfni NurAfni Nurfaiza, Nurfaiza Nurhalizah Nurhalizah Nurhayati Mardin Nurlita Aristya Suci Nurma Yuntika Tolodo Nurrahma Nurrahma Nurul Fitria Fitria Aras Nurul Fitriah Aras Nurul Maghfira Pahriadi Pahriadi Pahriadi Paidi, Zulhilmi Pase, Moeh Ilham Pratama, Ryan Andhika Putriwanti Putriwanti Radia Rahma Rafika Langimpu Rahma, Dewi Rahmat Maghfirah Ruana Rahmawati Samu Renita Renita Rini Ramadan Riska Efendi Riskita, Nurul Ritman Ishak Paudi Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal Rizal, Rizal Roberto Rolly Bulalong Rosola, Rosola Ryan Andhika Pratama Ryan Andika Pratama Samsurizal, M. Sulaeman Sarah Azizah Sela Selfia Selpianti, Selpianti Septiana Nur Sinta Satria Dewi Pendit Sisriawan Lapasere Siti Helmyati Siti Kurnia sri rahmawati raoda Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sufyan, Mohammad Syabina Nurfadila Syachdin, Syachdin Syachputri M, Winanda syamsidar syamsidar Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Takulo, Megawati Tangke, Fadlun Nirman Tia Athifah Tri Astuti Tungga Dewi Ulfah Ulfah Vivekanantharasa, Raveenthiran Widyatmi Anandy Wiwin Wiwin YAAKOB, MOHD FAIZ MOHD Yun Ratna Lagandesa Yuni Rahmawati Yunita Yunita Yunus, Sitti Rahma Yusdin B M Gagaramusu Yusdin Bin M Gagaramusu Yusdin Bin. M. Gagaramusu Yusdin Gagaramusu Zafira Safitri Zahra Zinnira Irwan Zulnuraini ⁠Elfira Rusli