Kontinu: Jurnal Penelitian Didaktik Matematika
Vol. 10, No. 2: November 2026

The Effectiveness of The RME Approach on Mathematics Learning Outcomes in Statistics for Junior High School Students in Palu City

Salsabila Aski (Universitas Tadulako)
Rahma Nasir (Universitas Tadulako)
Mustamin Idris (Universitas Tadulako)
Bakri Mallo (Universitas Tadulako)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the RME (Realistic Mathematics Education) approach on the learning outcomes of eighth-grade students in statistics. This is a quantitative study using a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The population of this study consists of eighth-grade students at SMP Labschool UNTAD Palu, comprising four classes with a total of 100 students. A sample of 50 students was selected using random sampling. The data collection methods used were learning outcomes from essay-based tests and observations. The data analysis techniques used were the independent samples t-test and the N-Gain test. The results of the independent samples t-test showed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.001, indicating a significant difference in learning outcomes between the experimental and control classes. The N-Gain Score calculation for the experimental class yielded a value of 0.66, which falls into the moderate category. Therefore, it can be concluded that the RME approach is effective in improving the learning outcomes of eighth-grade students in statistics. The effectiveness of the RME approach is supported by learning stages that link mathematical concepts to real-life situations, enabling students to build understanding and deepen their grasp of statistical concepts, thereby improving their learning outcomes. Keywords: Effectiveness, RME, Learning Outcomes

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Journal Info

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mtk

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Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics

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Kontinu: Jurnal Penelitian Didaktik Matematika (E-ISSN: 2656-5544) merupakan e-jurnal yang diterbitkan oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika, FKIP Unissula sebanyak dua kali dalam setahun pada Bulan Mei dan November. Jurnal yang awalnya bernama Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika (2012-2016) ini ...