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Perspectives on Mathematics: Insights from Primary School Students, Parents, and Teachers Deringöl, Yasemin; Değirmenci, Tuğçe
Mimbar Sekolah Dasar Vol 12, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53400/mimbar-sd.v12i2.86441

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This study investigates the perceptions of primary school students, their parents, and primary school teachers regarding the concept of mathematics. The research was motivated by the need to understand how different stakeholders in primary education cognitively and effectively relate to mathematics, which significantly influences students’ long-term attitudes and success in the subject. The objective was to explore how mathematics is defined and emotionally experienced across these groups. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with a working group composed of primary school students, parents, and teachers. The data were analyzed thematically. Findings revealed that while most primary school students expressed a liking for mathematics, this percentage was slightly lower among parents. Teachers showed the highest rate of positive attitudes toward mathematics, with nearly all reporting a strong enjoyment of teaching it. Regarding conceptualizations of mathematics, most responses aligned with the Cognitive Domain, particularly within the sub-themes “Numbers and Operations” and “Mathematics is part of daily life.” In contrast, negative affective responses were more prevalent among students and parents, while teachers predominantly expressed positive emotions. The study concludes that fostering a connection between mathematics and real-life contexts is essential. Both teachers and parents should play an active role in nurturing positive mathematical experiences in children to support the development of mathematically competent individuals.
The Analysis of Elementary School Students’ Descriptive Writing Skills in EFL Nurnaningrum, Gayatri; Musthafa, Bachrudin; Sopandi, Wahyu; Sujana, Atep; Astuti, Indri Andriani
Mimbar Sekolah Dasar Vol 12, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53400/mimbar-sd.v12i2.87667

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This study examines the challenges elementary school students face in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) descriptive writing, a crucial skill often perceived as one of the most complex aspects of language learning. It was conducted on 39 fifth-grade public elementary school students in Pacet sub-district, Bandung Regency, to assess students’ writing abilities through test and non-test instruments. The research employed a descriptive methodology using purposive participant selection on the following criteria: schools that use the Independent curriculum, English is taught by a teacher who is a graduate of English education, and the school is one of the representatives of the sub-district, as determined by the elementary school supervisor. The tests evaluated key aspects of descriptive writing, including format and content, organization and coherence, and sentence construction and vocabulary, while structured questionnaires explored students' difficulties and influencing factors. The study aimed to identify the specific challenges students encounter in writing descriptive texts and uncover factors impacting their performance to inform the development of more effective instructional strategies. The findings show that many students struggle with content development, coherence, and grammar. Corpus analysis reveals frequent issues such as unclear phrasing, code-mixing, and overly brief, highlighting gaps in vocabulary use and sentence construction. Additionally, the questionnaire results revealed that a significant number of students encountered challenges in various aspects of descriptive writing, particularly in vocabulary use, grammar, sentence structure, and idea development. These findings underscore the need for targeted, collaborative, and technology-supported instructional strategies to address students’ specific difficulties and enhance their proficiency and confidence in English descriptive writing.

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