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Journal of Primary Education
ISSN : 22526404     EISSN : 25024515     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
Journal of Primary Education publishes research articles results and conceptual studies in field of elementary mathematics education, science, Indonesian languange and social studies for primary education level. Journal of Primary Education publishes research studies employing a variety of qualitative and/or quantitative methods and approaches in the field of primary education.
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Multicultural Value Analysis of Social Sciences Study Primary School
Journal of Primary Education Vol 8 No 2 (2019): February 2019
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This study aims: (1) to analyze the implementation of multicultural values ​​in social sciences subjects; (2) to determine the supporting and inhibiting factors of multicultural value education in social sciences subjects; (3) to nalyzing the application impact of multicultural values ​​in student behavior. The method in this study was a qualitative approach also called naturalistic and sample selection using purposive sampling and snowball techniques. The results of the study show that: (1) the implementation of multicultural values ​​could be seen in the process of social sciences learning by giving the motivation to accept and appreciate diversity and to do habituation such as holding deliberations, forming heterogeneous groups, and direct reprimands; (2) factors supporting the implementation of multicultural values ​​through school habituation such as lab fire activities, Kartini day commemoration, special services, and 15 minutes of reflection, planting values ​​in the family arena as well as various school and family arena conditions. The inhibiting factor is in the 2013 curriculum material that is less profound and there are several repetitions of material that are not needed; (3) the application of multicultural values ​​could be seen in students' behavior namely respecting and accepting religious, ethnic, ethnic and cultural diversity, not interfering with each other, respecting friends who have different opinions, making friends with anyone without seeing differences in religion, ethnicity, and ethnicity, not hostile to each other, admiring Indonesia culture, has a desire to preserve culture and wear traditional clothing for cultural activities held by school.
The Effect of Ethnoscience Based Contextual Learning Toward Students’ Learning Activity
Journal of Primary Education Vol 8 No 2 (2019): February 2019
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The 21st century of learning refers to the development of students’ activeness. One of the effort to improve is the students activeness accompanied with contextual learning based ethnoscience that affect the activity of students’ learning. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the implementation of contextual learning based etnosains on the students' learning activity. The location of the study was SDN Kauman and SD N 5 Mulyoharjo, Jepara. The type of the study was a mixed method, with embedded experimental models design. The total sample in this study were 61 students. The data were done by using test method, observations, questionnaires, and documentation. The result of this study is the profile of the contextual learning on the activeness of students. There is a significant effect of contextual learning based ethnoscience on the students' learning activeness. The students' learning activeness is categorized as high category with the percentage of 91.09% for SD N Kauman and 89% for SD N 5 Mulyoharjo. The conclusion of this study is that the contextual learning based ethnoscience has significant effect on the students' learning activeness.
Efforts to Increase Scientific Literacy and Thinking Process by Higher Order Thinking Skills
Journal of Primary Education Vol 8 No 2 (2019): February 2019
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The research objective is to develop thematic teaching materials to improve scientific literacy skills and the thinking process of higher order thinking skills. This research uses the R & D (Research and Development) method with the design of Borg & Gall. The products resulted in this research is thematic teaching material oriented to scientific literacy and higher order thinking skills. Data analysis techniques used in this research include analysis of quantitative descriptive data related to validity and legibility of teaching materials. To determine the effectiveness of teaching material used normalized gain test. The results of this study indicate that the instructional material developed is valid and contains all the components of scientific literacy which include science as the body of knowledge, science as a way of investigating, science as a way of thinking, and the interaction between technology science and society in a balanced curriculum-oriented 2013. Learning by using the developed teaching material increase the students’ scientific literacy, namely the students’ ability to apply science to solve a problem. After learning with developed teaching material, the higher order thinking process is improved. Students’ thinking skills enable them to work on problems with operational analysis, evaluation, and creation work. Based on data analysis it can be concluded that the development thematic teaching material oriented to scientific literacy and higher order thinking skills is effective in improving scientific literacy and the thinking process of students of higher order thinking skills.
The Development of Cirebon Ethnoscience-Based Thematic-Integrated Book of “Selalu Berhemat Energi”
Journal of Primary Education Vol 8 No 1 (2019): January 2019
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This study aimed to find out the process of developing a Cirebon ethnoscience-based thematic-integrated book for primary 4 students with the theme “Selalu Berhemat Energi” along with its’ validity. This study applied development technique of ADDIE that consists of five stages: (1) analysis, (2) design, (3) develop, (4) implement, and (5) evaluate (Branch, 2010). The analysis stage was carried out by taking theoretical review and field data through questionnaires and interview conducted to teachers and principals from four schools in Cirebon which have implemented 2013 curriculum. It was found from the respondents that they have not integrated Cirebon’s culture into the learning process except Art. Thus, students have comprehension on their own culture. Prototypes of the product were then created as the basis of the product development. Through the validation process and suggestions from the validators, the product then developed into an ethnoscience-based of thematic-integrated book entitled “Selalu Berhemat Energi” with batik mega mendung taken as the main learning material of the developed book.
Development of Realistic Mathematics Education Mobile Learning in Elementary School
Journal of Primary Education Vol 8 No 2 (2019): February 2019
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The research is motivated by the lack of ICT-based learning media, mathematics learning for elementary school children is still inductive, and lacks of good character attitudes. The purpose of this study was to develop realistic mathematics education mobile learning for elementary school students. The research method used ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate). Based on the needs analysis, both students and teachers need a realistic learning media that can be represented through smartphone or tablet devices to support the learning. So, it is important to develop realistic mathematics education mobile learning. The product was validated by media experts, material experts, and practitioners. The results of expert validation get percentage of 90% with very good category for its performance, 92.5% with very good category for the content competency. Furthermore, validation results from practitioners get 89% with very good categories. The realistic mathematics education mobile learning contains elements used in context, used of models, interactivity, students contribution, and interwoven. In addition, the media contained concrete images, videos, sounds, and questions that are arranged in online system. Based on these results it can be said that the realistic mathematics education mobile learning is valid for use.
Understanding Ability of Mathematical Concepts and Students’ Self-reliance towards Learning by Implementing Manipulative Props (APM) on Jigsaw Technique
Journal of Primary Education Vol 8 No 2 (2019): February 2019
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According to observations and interviews conducted towards fourth grade students of Elementary School 2 Sendangmulyo, the researcher found that students’ understanding of concepts and self-reliance were low. Purpose of this study were to identify the effectiveness of manipulative props (APM) on jigsaw technique in learning process; to improve students’ understanding of mathematical concepts; and toanalyse students’ self-reliance in Mathematics learning by implementing manipulative props on jigsaw technique observed from their ability in understanding the concepts. This study used mixed method by applying concurrent embedded research design. As a result, implementing manipulative props on jigsaw technique in learning process could improve the students’ understanding of mathematical concepts. It could be seen from the average number improvement of students’ understanding of mathematical concepts of 30.44 so that there were 92% of students improved their understanding of concepts after the technique was implemented. According to the students’ self-reliance category, students who have high understanding of concepts was showed to be in high category, students who have moderate understanding of concepts was indicated to be in medium-high category, while students who have low understanding of concepts was proven to be in medium-low category.
Missouri Mathematics Project Model Using Problem Based Learning Approach to Increase Problem-Solving Ability
Journal of Primary Education Vol 8 No 2 (2019): February 2019
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This study aims to discover learning tools of Missouri Mathematics Project (MMP) model using valid, practical and effective Problem Based Learning (PBL) Approach in order to increase problem-solving ability. The developed tools are considered valid based on validation analysis of matrix material learning tools. The data of the study is collected through provision test and observation. The test data is processed by learning completeness test and independent sample 2 tests. MMP learning tools development produces practical learning tools supported by lesson plan implementation analysis, teacher’s response and students’ responses. The results of the study showed as follows: The development of MMP learning tools produces valid learning tools based on professional validation and test trial of problem-solving ability, effective learning tools as it meets 75% classical learning completion, the average of class problem-solving ability using MMP model is better than class with expository, development of learning tools using MMP produces practical learning tools.
Improving Science Process Skills Through The Socio-Cultural Inquiry Model
Journal of Primary Education Vol 8 No 2 (2019): February 2019
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This study aims to determine the improvement of science process skills towards grade IV elementary school student science learning using a socio-cultural inquiry model. This research type is Quasy Experimental Design with the form of non-equivalent control group design. The sampling technique used is the type of Cluster Random Sampling. The result of n-gain analysis shows that the Inquiry in the observing, classifying, communicating, and inferring aspect control class gets 0.10; 0.07; 0.09, and -0.08. All aspects of the science process skills are in the low category, while using the socio-cultural Inquiry class observing aspects get 0.61 medium category, classifying get 0.45 as medium category, communicating get 0.26 as low category, and inferring to get 0.30 as low category. The results of the t-test show the difference in the average results of the science process skills on the observing with the result of Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.004 < 0.05 and tvalue of 2.94 > ttable = 2.04. Aspect classifying Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.015 < 0.05 and tvalue of 2.49 > ttable = 2.04. Inferring aspects Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.042 < 0.05 and tvalue of 2.07 > ttable = 2.04. But in the aspect of communicating there is no difference in the average learning outcomes of science process skills between the experimental group and the control group with the results of Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.321 > 0.05 and tvalue 1.000 < ttable = 2.04. The conclusions of this study are the results of the science process skills of the experimental group are higher than the results of the control process of science process skills.
The Implementation of PBL (Problem Based Learning) Model Assisted by Monopoly Game Media in Improving Critical Thinking Ability and Self Confidence
Journal of Primary Education Vol 8 No 2 (2019): February 2019
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This study aimed to describe the quality of PBL learning assisted by monopoly games on students 'critical thinking skill, and describing students' critical thinking skills through PBL learning assisted by monopoly game in terms of self-confidence. This study used mixed methods with concurrent embedded designs. The research subjects were seventh grade students of SMP N 18 Semarang. The results of this study showed that implementation PBL assisted by monopoly game improve the students’ mathematical critical thinking skills. In the aspect of the process of mathematical critical thinking skills, students with high self-confidence are able to master the five aspects very well. The five indicators of critical thinking are elementary clarification skills, basic skills building skills, inference skills, advanced clarification skills, and strategies and techniques. Students with medium self-confidence, mastering four aspects maximally, those are skills to give simple explanations, inference skills, advanced clarification skills, and strategies and techniques. Meanwhile, students with low self-confidence, only able to master one aspect well but not maximally that is ability to give a simple explanation (elementary clarification).
Student’s Creative Zig-zag Book: Improving their Concepts Understanding by Using Project Based Learning
Journal of Primary Education Vol 8 No 2 (2019): February 2019
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This study aims to describe the application of project-based learning in improving concept understanding through the creativity of making zigzag books. This type of research is a mixed method research with concurrent embedded designs. The sampling technique in this study was conducted by purposive sampling technique. Research instruments in data collection using tests, observation sheets, product assessment, questionnaires, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used the Normalized Gain test, Kruskal Walls Test and Simple Linear Regression test. The results showed an increase in understanding of the concept from the results of the pretest-posttest of students as much as 0.38 belonging to the medium category. The creativity profile of students resulted in the creativity of students in the category of quite creative. The magnitude of the influence between understanding the concept and creativity is indicated by the coefficient of determination of 0.320 which implies that the influence of the creativity variable on understanding the concept is 32%. One of the benefits of project-based learning can be used as an alternative model for learning the 2013 curriculum and zigzag books can be used as projects resulting from the implementation of project-based learning. In conclusion, this project-based learning can improve students' conceptual understanding and creativity by making zigzag books.