SEMPOA: Journal of Mathematics and Mathematics Education
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): February 2026

Fourth Grade Primary School Students' Conceptual Understanding in Solving IPAS Problems Through Project-Based Learning Models Reviewed from a Gender Perspective

Imam Muslim (Bhinneka PGRI University, Tulungagung, Indonesia)
Dian Septi Nur (Bhinneka PGRI University, Tulungagung, Indonesia)
Ajar Dirgantoro (Bhinneka PGRI University, Tulungagung, Indonesia)
M. Abdul Roziq Asrori (Bhinneka PGRI University, Tulungagung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the conceptual understanding of Year 4 students in solving IPAS questions through the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model and to review it from a gender perspective at UPT SD Negeri Sumberboto 5. Based on the initial observation results, it was found that IPAS learning was still dominated by conventional and memorisation methods, resulting in low conceptual understanding among students. This study used a qualitative approach with a phenomenological research type to explore students' experiences and meanings. The research subjects were 10 fourth-grade students, consisting of 4 male students and 6 female students. Data collection techniques were carried out through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the application of the PjBL model was able to significantly improve students' conceptual understanding. From a gender perspective, different but complementary role dynamics were found; male students tended to be more dominant in technical and physical exploration aspects, while female students were more prominent in planning, managerial, and verbal skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sempoa

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Mathematics

Description

SEMPOA: Journal of Mathematics and Mathematics Education is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to publishing original and significant research across the fields of pure and applied mathematics and mathematics education. The journal takes its name from the Indonesian word "Sempoa" (Abacus), ...