Journal of Educational Experts (JEE)
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERTS (JEE)

MAPPING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GRADE III ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SUPPORT STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING: A CASE STUDY IN GRADE III A AT SDN 3 ANCARAN

Nadia Alayda Qutratuain (Universitas Kuningan)
Ragittia Ragittia (Universitas Kuningan)
Novitasari Novitasari (Universitas Kuningan)
Ilah Nurlaelah (Universitas Kuningan)
Desy Sundari Chitaresmi (SD Negeri 3 Ancaran)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to comprehensively map the characteristics of Grade III A students at SDN 3 Ancaran as a foundation for implementing student-centered learning. The study is motivated by the high heterogeneity of students within one classroom, including differences in learning styles, academic abilities, learning readiness, interests, and socio-emotional development, which require adaptive and differentiated learning approaches in accordance with the Merdeka Curriculum. The findings revealed that audio-visual learning styles dominated at 70%, followed by kinesthetic at 20% and combination styles at 10%. Students’ academic abilities were categorized as excellent (35%), good (45%), and requiring intensive assistance (20%). In addition, 45% of students demonstrated low self-confidence, while 25% were easily distracted during learning activities. Most students (85%) received strong family support, which positively affected their learning readiness. These findings emphasize the importance of data-driven differentiated learning that includes differentiation in content, process, product, and learning environment. Keywords: student characteristics mapping; student-centered learning; differentiated learning;

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jee

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences Other

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Journal of Educational Experts (JEE) published research papers or study theories on education, teaching and learning globally on current teaching and learning issues, Teaching and learning at elementary, junior, high or university levels; Practitioners, Observers and researchers in the field of ...