Indonesian Values and Character Education Journal
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): April

The Effectiveness of a Mathematics Textbook Embedded with Mpu Kuturan’s Values on Prospective Elementary Teachers’ Numeracy Skills

Wiguna, I Komang Wahyu (Unknown)
Handayani, Ni Nyoman Lisna (Unknown)
Ariyana, I Komang Sesara (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Apr 2025

Abstract

The numeracy skills of prospective elementary school teachers remain relatively low and are often not contextualized with relevant local values in the learning process. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of a mathematics textbook infused with Mpu Kuturan's values in improving numeracy skills among prospective elementary school teachers. A quasi-experimental design was employed, using a nonequivalent group pretest-posttest model. The research subjects consisted of 56 PGSD students who were enrolled in the Mathematics Education course. Data were collected using a validated numeracy test and analyzed quantitatively through t-tests. The results showed an increase in the average numeracy score from 62.45 (pretest) to 81.23 (posttest), with the t-test indicating a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05), confirming a statistically significant improvement. These findings indicate that integrating local values into mathematics teaching materials enhances not only cognitive aspects but also reinforces relevant cultural values in the learning process. This study recommends the development of contextual learning materials based on local wisdom as an innovative strategy in teacher education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IVCEJ

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Indonesian Values and Character Education Journal is a general journal published by Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. This journal aims to accommodate articles of research results in the social field. In the end, this Journal can provide a description of the development of science and technology in ...