Ainara Journal (Jurnal Penelitian dan PKM Bidang Ilmu Pendidikan)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Ainara Journal (Jurnal Penelitian dan PKM Bidang Ilmu Pendidikan)

Development of an RME-Based E-Module to Improve Junior High School Students’ Conceptual Understanding and Statistical Problem-Solving Skills

Ratna Wati Seri Jala (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Christina Ismaniati (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Jun 2026

Abstract

Low mathematical conceptual understanding and problem-solving ability remain significant challenges in statistics learning at SMP Negeri 4 Waibakul. Teacher-centered instruction and the limited availability of contextual teaching materials and digital learning resources have reduced students’ engagement in the learning process. This study aimed to develop a Realistic Mathematics Education (RME)-based e-module that is feasible, practical, and effective in improving students’ conceptual understanding and mathematical problem-solving skills. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, which includes analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The participants consisted of 39 seventh-grade students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through expert validation sheets, teacher and student response questionnaires, and learning outcome tests. The findings revealed that the developed e-module met the criteria of being highly feasible and highly practical. The effectiveness of the e-module was indicated by N-Gain scores of 0.77 for conceptual understanding and 0.80 for problem-solving ability, both categorized as high. In addition, there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups. These findings demonstrate that the RME-based e-module effectively supports contextual mathematics learning, particularly in improving students’ conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills simultaneously.

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Journal Info

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ainj

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences

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Ainara Journal (Jurnal Penelitian dan PKM Bidang Ilmu Pendidikan), covers research and study in the field of education and culture, such as, education management, education best practice, curriculum, education assessment, education policy, education technology, language, archeology, educatioan etc . ...