Premiere Educandum: Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar dan Pembelajaran
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025)

Realistic mathematics education module integrated with problem-based learning: Fostering learning interest and mathematics achievement

Nasikhun Amin (Universitas PGRI Madiun)
Lingga Nico Pradana (Universitas PGRI Madiun)
Ivayuni Listiani (Universitas PGRI Madiun)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jul 2026

Abstract

Despite growing interest in digital learning modules for mathematics instruction, few studies have examined how integrating realistic mathematics education and problem-based learning within a single e-module shapes students' learning interest and achievement, particularly in data processing. While realistic mathematics education grounds abstract concepts in contextual problems and problem-based learning strengthens engagement through authentic tasks, empirical evidence on their combined effect within a digital format remains scarce. This study examined the effect of learning interest on mathematics achievement among fifth-grade students learning through such an e-module. A quantitative correlational design was employed with 26 fifth-grade participants. Data were collected via a learning interest questionnaire and a mathematics achievement test, then analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk test, linearity test, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression. Results showed a positive, statistically significant effect of learning interest on achievement (p < 0.01), with learning interest explaining 27.9% of the variance, while other factors likely accounted for the remainder. These findings suggest that integrating realistic mathematics education with problem-based learning in a digital module can foster learning interest and improve mathematics achievement, offering practical implications for designing contextual, problem-oriented digital learning materials.

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Journal Info

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PE

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Subject

Education

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PREMIERE EDUCANDUM: Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar dan Pembelajaran is a scientific journal that aims to communicate research results of professors, teachers, practitioners, and scientists in the field of basic education covering the fields of basic teaching in elementary, Applied science and ...