Journal of Primary 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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The Effectiveness of Free Drawing Activities to Improve Vocabulary and Creativity of Early Childhood
Journal of Primary Education Vol 9 No 3 (2020): May 2020
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang
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DOI: 10.15294/jpe.v9i4.40415
Vocabulary and creativity are very important to be developed, one of which is through free drawing so that children can express themselves. The design of this study was quasi-experimental, with a form of non-equivalent control group design. The population were all children aged 5-6 years old, Dharma Wanita Kindergarten in Batangan District, Pati Regency. Data sample were Dharma Wanita Bulumulyo Kindergarten amounting to 46 students and Dharma Wanita Ngening Kindergarten totalling 51 students. Simple random sampling technique was used to obtain the samples. Data collection used was non-test techniques, namely observation and documentation. Observations were made to observe the vocabulary and creativity of early childhood before and after treatment. Data analysis used a paired t-test. The results showed that free drawing activities were effective in increasing vocabulary and early childhood creativity. Free drawing can encourage children to describe the pictures that have been made and increase student creativity through exploration of various drawing materials, colors, and imagination.
The Effectiveness of PBL Assisted by Digital Storytelling Media towards Science Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills
Journal of Primary Education Vol 9 No 3 (2020): May 2020
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DOI: 10.15294/jpe.v9i4.40495
The ability of scientific literacy and critical thinking are very important possessed by student. Many researchers suggested that Problem Based Learning (PBL) could enhance the students’ scientific literacy and critical thinking. The use of digital storytelling media is believed to help motivate students to focus more and joyfull on learning. Therefore the study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of PBL assisted by digital storytelling media to improve the scientific literacy and critical thinking skills of fifth graders of elementary school students. This study used a mixed-methods with explanatory sequential design. Research data were collected through written tests, questionnaires, and interviews. Classical completeness tests, N-gain test, and independent sample t-test were used to test the effectiveness of the treatment. The results of triangulation analysis of the questionnaire, observation, and interview data shown that PBL learning models assisted by digital storytelling media are effective in improving students’ science literacy and critical thinking skills.The digital storytelling media has helped students to understand the context, are more motivated to learn, and could facilitated students to be more critical and literate in understanding problems.
Implementation of Content Language Integrated Learning Approach in Reading Skills and Communication Skills of Elementary School Students
Journal of Primary Education Vol 9 No 4 (2020): September 2020
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DOI: 10.15294/jpe.v9i4.40544
In an era of disruption, the skills needed by students include reading and communication. One approach that is believed to be able to practice reading and communication skills is the content language integrated learning approach. This study aims to analyze and identify the effectiveness of a content language integrated learning approach on reading and communication skills for third grade elementary school students. The research design was pre-experimental and the sampling technique used purposive sampling. This study involved 2 elementary schools with a sample size of 99 students. The data collection techniques used were tests, performance assessment, and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using paired t-test and N-Gain test. The results showed that the implementation of the integrated content language learning approach was able to improve the students 'reading test results and students' communication performance assessments. The finding proves that the integrated language learning approach is effective for training the reading and communication skills of third grade elementary school students.
Mathematical Literacy Ability Reviewed From Self-Efficacy In Realistic Mathematics Education Approach
Journal of Primary Education Vol 9 No 4 (2020): September 2020
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DOI: 10.15294/jpe.v9i4.40556
Mathematical literacy is one of the abilities of students assessed by PISA studies in terms of formulating, applying, and interpreting mathematical problems in various contexts. This ability is believed to increase if students are given structured training to solve problems close to their daily lives. Structured training can be done with a project or expository approach and both have their own strengths in eliciting student self-efficacy. The study aimed to analyse students' mathematical literacy ability reviewed from their self-efficacy in Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) model both in project and expository approach. The research was a mixed methods study with sequential explanatory design. There were 60 students, selected by simple random sampling, equally distributed in the experimental class with project based learning and control class with expository based learning. Data of students’ mathematical literacy were collected by using tests and were triangulated with observational dan document data analysis. The results showed that the average mathematical literacy ability of the experimental class is better than that of the control class. The mathematical literacy were influenced by students’ self-efficacy variables of 53.5%. The effect of self-efficacy on mathematical literacy of the way students solve problems was discussed.
THE The Effect of The Problem Based Learning Model Using Quizizz Evaluation on Student’s Cognitive Science Learning Outcomes in Elementary School
Journal of Primary Education Vol 9 No 4 (2020): September 2020
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DOI: 10.15294/jpe.v9i4.40752
Cognitive learning outcomes of elementary school students are still less than optimal. The learning process still used conventional models with lectures, questions and answers, taking notes, listening, and giving assignments. The teacher still uses the lecture method by cramming various concepts of science into a system of listening, note taking, and memorizing. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the Problem Based Learning’s model using Quizizz evaluation on student cognitive learning outcomes and to determine the difference in the effect of the Problem Based Learning’s model using Quizizz evaluation with conventional learning on student cognitive learning outcomes. The approach used a a quantitative research, namely a quasi-experimental method. The research design used a pretest-posttest control group design. This design involved two groups of subjects, one was given experimental treatment (experimental group) and the other was not given treatment (control class). The results was the Problem Based Learning’s model using Quizizz evaluation affects students' cognitive learning outcomes and there are differences in student cognitive learning outcomes between the experimental class and the control class. In conclusion, the Problem Based Learning’s model using Quizizz evaluation has a positive impact on cognitive learning outcomes of fifth grade students of SDIT Al-Madina
Mathematics Creative Thinking Skills Reviewed from the Students’ Self-Confidence by Implementing the Treffinger Learning Model Assisted by Geogebra
Journal of Primary Education Vol 9 No 4 (2020): September 2020
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DOI: 10.15294/jpe.v9i4.41059
Creativity and self-confidence play important roles in learning mathematics. Treffinger learning model was believed to facilitate the strengthening of both aspects. This learning model theoretically will be more meaningful if it is supported by software that can help visualize the mathematics concept. That choice is the Geogerbra software. This research aimed to describe the mathematics creative thinking skills reviewed from self-confidence aspects of 7th grade students. The study was mixed-methods research with a sequential explanatory design. There were 30 students involved in this study. They were taken based on three self-confidence categories: high, moderate, and low level. The quantitative data collection technique used creative thinking test and the qualitative data collection techniques were questionnaire and interview. The findings shown that (1) the learning outcome by implementing Treffinger assisted by Geogebra was effective, (2) in terms of mathematics creative thinking skills process aspect, the students with high self-confidence could master all indicators well. Students with moderate self-confidence only could master three aspects. They were fluency, flexibility, and elaboration. The low self-confidence students only mastered fluency and elaboration aspects. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that Treffinger learning model could improve the students' mathematics creative thinking skills reviewed by their self-confidence.
The Effects of Multimedia Assisted Quantum Learning Models Towards Science Learning Outcomes in Elementary School Students
Journal of Primary Education Vol 9 No 4 (2020): September 2020
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DOI: 10.15294/jpe.v9i4.41118
The low student learning outcomes usually due to learning process which have not used a variety of models and emphasizesmemorization learning. Media is used to create interesting learning so that students canbe active in learning activities. The objective of this research was to determine the effect of multimedia-assisted quantum learning models on science learning outcomes in elementary school students. This type of research was a Quasi Experimental with pretest-posttest control group design. The samples of this research were 28 students of grade IV students of SDN Ngesrep 02 and 27 students of grade IV of SDN Ngesrep 03. Instruments used in this researchwere observation sheets and tests. Data analysis techniques include normality test, homogeneity test, n-gain score test and t-test. The results show that the average score of learning outcomes in the experimental class was 76.85 and the control class was 73.39. The independent test results state that there are differences between the experimental class and the control class, indicated by tcount>ttable of the significant value of 0.024 <0.05. It can be concluded that there was a significant influence in learning using multimedia-assisted quantum learning models towards student learning outcomes.
The Effectiveness of Guided Inquiry-Based of Interactive Media to Increase Interests and Learning Outcomes
Journal of Primary Education Vol 9 No 4 (2020): September 2020
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DOI: 10.15294/jpe.v9i4.41137
This study was based on students' low interest in learning. The renewal of learning is needed to improve students' interest and scientific literacy. The purpose of this study was to examine and analyze the effectiveness of the guided inquiry-based of interactive media to increase interest and student learning outcomes. The method used in this research was true experimental design with a form of pre-test and post-test control group design. Population in this study were students of Elementary School Pati Kidul 01. Meanwhile, sample in this study was 88 students that consists of 30 students VA as a trial class, 28 students VB as an experimental class, and 29 students VD as a control class. Student learning interest data were collected using questionnaire and analysis technique used the T test. Simultaneously, Student learning outcomes data were collected using performance tests and analyzed using the effect size and descriptive statistics. The results in this study show that guided inquiry-based of interactive media effectively increases student interest in learning as well as their science learning outcomes. It can be concluded that research on guided inquiry model which was applied to the development of interactive media has been able to increase student interest and science learning outcomes.
The Analysis of Character Formation of Curiosity in Science Learning in Elementary Schools
Journal of Primary Education Vol 9 No 4 (2020): September 2020
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DOI: 10.15294/jpe.v9i4.41245
Embedding integrated character in learning is still a problem in implementation in schools, especially the development of the value of curiosity in science learning. This research aims to describe the value of the character of students curiosity in science learning; analyze the signs of curiosity character values that emerge; and know the obstacles experienced when applying the character of curiosity in the science learning process. This research used a qualitative research method, namely, case study research. Research in Elementary School 4 Besito Kudus. Research respondents included 16 fifth grade students and fifth-grade teachers. Data collection using interviews, observation, questionnaires, and documentation. Triangulation is used as a data validity test. The process of data analysis through the process of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results showed that the enthusiasm of students in the scientific process, enthusiastic about looking for answers; the emergence of the character of curiosity in science learning is carried out by the teacher in teaching by providing practice; and different backgrounds affect the character of children and the role of teachers and parents in encouraging student curiosity, so it can be concluded that the formation of curiosity characters in science learning through a scientific approach in elementary school, it is necessary to get used to teaching and learning activities.
The Effectiveness of Learning to Write Narrative Text Using Problem Based Learning and Discovery Learning Based Learning on Parenting Pattern
Journal of Primary Education Vol 9 No 4 (2020): September 2020
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DOI: 10.15294/jpe.v9i4.41301
Learning to write narrative text needs to use an effective learning model so that learning becomes easier. Problem-based learning (PBL) and direct learning (DL) are two learning models that both have advantages in practicing writing skills. Besides, the factors of parenting patterns were considered as to have an important role in developing vocabulary which is also important in presenting the narrative. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the PBL and DL models in learning to write narrative text, as well as the interaction between the effectiveness of the PBL and DL models with parenting pattern. This type of research was experimental research with a quasi-experimental method. The instrument used to measure the effectiveness of the PBL and DL models is a test (pretest and posttest) and questionnaire instrument was used to classify the parenting styles of students. The data analysis technique used were the t test and ANOVA test. The results of the t-test showed that there was a difference in the average writing skills of students' narrative text with the PBL model and the DL model based on the type of parenting pattern and there was an interaction between the effectiveness of learning to write narrative text using PBL and DL models with parenting pattern. PBL models are effectively used in democratic parenting and permissive parenting pattern, while the DL model is effective for authoritarian parenting pattern. It can be concluded that PBL and DL models are effective for learning to write narrative text for certain parenting pattern.