Journal of Mathematics Education and Application (JMEA)
Vol 5, No 1 (2026): Februari

Enhancing Fraction Learning Outcomes through Reflective Learning Activities in Elementary School

Irma Kholiza Sitorus (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of a reflective learning approach on elementary students’ learning outcomes in fraction materials. The study was motivated by students’ difficulties in understanding fractions conceptually due to conventional teacher-centered instruction. A quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group design was employed involving 55 fourth-grade students divided into experimental and control groups. Data were collected through pretest-posttest learning outcome tests and student response questionnaires. The findings revealed a significant difference between students taught using the reflective learning approach and those taught conventionally, indicated by the independent sample t-test result (Sig. = 0.000 0.05). The experimental group achieved a higher posttest mean score (82.75) than the control group (72.14). Furthermore, the effect size analysis showed a high effect category (Cohen’s d = 1.21). These findings indicate that reflective learning emphasizing students’ learning experiences and conceptual understanding effectively improves fraction learning outcomes in elementary school mathematics. The study contributes to the development of student-centered mathematics instruction at the primary education level.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mtika

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics

Description

Journal of Mathematics Education and Application (JMEA) menerima artikel dan mempublikasikan hasil kajian/penelitian ilmiah tentang Pendidikan dan Aplikasi Matematika dan yang berkaitan. Penyebarluasan penelitian bertujuan untuk membangun peradaban bangsa serta mengembangkan Ilmu Pendidikan dan ...