Interdiciplinary Journal of Education
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): July, Interdisciplinary Journal of Education (IJE)

Technology-Integrated Discovery Learning for Elementary Mathematical Understanding and Engagement

Suhardi Usman (Universitas Hamzanwadi)
Edy Waluyo (Universitas Hamzanwadi)
Sri Supiati (Universitas Hamzanwadi)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study developed and evaluated a technology-integrated discovery learning model to strengthen elementary students' mathematical conceptual understanding and learning engagement. Although digital technologies are increasingly available in primary classrooms, mathematics instruction frequently remains dominated by teacher-centered practices that prioritize procedural fluency over conceptual reasoning. To address this problem, the study employed a Research and Development design guided by the ADDIE framework, which comprises analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The participants included fifth-grade elementary students involved in small-group and large-group trials, a classroom teacher, and three expert validators specializing in mathematics education, instructional media, and language. Data were collected using expert validation sheets, teacher and student practicality questionnaires, classroom observations, and pretest-posttest assessments. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, normalized gain analysis, and paired-sample t-tests. The findings indicate that the developed model achieved a high level of validity, with an average expert validation score of 90%. Teacher and student responses also showed that the model was highly practical, with an average practicality score of 89%. Furthermore, implementation of the model substantially improved students' mathematics learning outcomes, as reflected in high N-gain scores of 0.81 in the small-group trial and 0.75 in the large-group trial. Paired-sample t-tests confirmed significant differences between pretest and posttest scores (p < .05). These findings suggest that integrating discovery learning with digital technology offers a pedagogically sound, student-centered, and conceptually meaningful approach to elementary mathematics instruction.

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ije

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Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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