Thematic Practicum Handbook Theme 2: Student Interests and Critical Thinking Skills for Fourth Grade Elementary School Students

Thematic learning with the main content of science is not learning that only memorizes concepts. However, there needs to be learning where students experience and find out for themselves. The learning in question is practicum-based. This research aims to examine the effect of developing a practical guidebook on students' interests and critical thinking skills. The research method used is the type of research and development or R&D with a 4D procedural model. The sample in this study was 137 students in class IV, with a sampling technique of purposive sampling. Researchers used a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. The questionnaire used consisted of a student interest questionnaire and critical thinking. Data analysis used descriptive statistics and regression tests. Descriptive statistics are used to analyze data by describing or describing the data that has been collected. The results of this study are that students' interest in learning and students' critical thinking skills are categorized as good. The results of the regression test revealed that the implementation of the thematic practicum guidebook theme 2 affected students' interest and critical thinking skills. The implications of the research & development of the thematic practicum guidebook theme 2 in class IV learning are practical guide material. Therefore, it is essential to use a practicum manual in the learning process by both teachers and students to increase and develop students' interests and critical thinking skills.

Student Worksheet Development on the Math Division Material Based on the PMRI Approach for Fifth-Grade Elementary School Students

Students have difficulty learning mathematics, so it can be concluded that mathematics is complicated, especially for elementary school students. It has an impact on student learning outcomes that decline. This study aims to produce LKPD on material distribution based on a valid and practical PMRI approach for learning. The development research used is research and development (R&D) using a 4D model developed by Thiagarajan consisting of four stages: define stage, design stage, development stage, and dissemination stage. Data was collected through interviews, questionnaires, and observations. The instrument used to collect data is a questionnaire. The technique used to analyze the data is descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results obtained from the validation test by experts with an average rating of 87.5% are excellent categories. The student responses in the limited trial obtained an average percentage of 84.58% in the efficient category, and the student responses in the field trial with 82.40% in the efficient category. The results of the assessment of the educator's response were 88.75% in the efficient category. Based on these data, the LKPD in the distribution material based on the PMRI approach has met the criteria for validity and practicality so that the LKPD developed is feasible to be used in the learning process.

Readiness of Elementary School Teachers in Implementing Online Learning and "Merdeka Belajar" During Covid-19 Pandemic

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government issued a policy to change learning and teaching activities offline to online. However, there are still many obstacles experienced by teachers and students in implementing online learning. The purpose of this study is to analyze and evaluate the level of readiness of elementary school teachers, especially low-grade teachers, in dealing with and implementing online learning and independent learning during the covid-19 pandemic. This research belongs to the type of evaluative research (evaluation study). The research data is in the form of verbal attitude statements from the subjects studied, namely elementary school teachers in low or early grades. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The data that has been collected is then analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results of the analysis of document study data and interviews showed that 70% of lower grade elementary school teachers as the research subjects tended to state that they were ready to carry out online learning and were free to learn for their students. This readiness is coupled with the expectation of the availability of online learning facilities for both teachers and students and training on the use of IT media for teachers to create smooth and innovative online learning. The implication is that even though learning is carried out online by adhering to independent learning according to existing provisions, the process and student learning outcomes will be maintained and carried out properly according to the expectations, which are also stated in the learning objectives.

Learning Circumference and Area of Building with Video Media for Fourth Class Students of Elementary School

The lack of use of interesting learning media makes students less active during the online learning process. To overcome this, it is necessary to develop a media in the learning process. This study aims to produce a video of learning mathematics on the topic of perimeter and area of flat shapes for fourth grade elementary school students that have been tested for acceptability. This study uses the type of research and development (Research and Development). This study uses the ADDIE model. The subjects in this study were 2 subject content experts, 2 media experts and design experts, and 2 practitioner experts to determine the validity of instructional video media. while the object of research is the validity of learning video media. This study uses a questionnaire method and rating scale instrument as a means of data collection. Based on the research results, 88% and 92% are scores obtained from subject matter content experts with good and very good predicates, 87% and 92% are scores obtained from design experts with good and very good predicates, 88% and 88% are scores obtained from media experts with good predicates, and 90% and 90% are scores obtained from expert practitioners with very good predicates. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the development of learning video media on the topic of circumference and area of flat shapes for fourth grade elementary school students is declared valid and feasible to use in the learning process.

Reducing Misconceptions of Elementary School Students Through Guided Inquiry Learning

Some students have a conception of the concepts before they attend school lessons. It is because students are interested in the learning material delivered by the teacher. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the guided inquiry learning model on the misconceptions of fifth graders in elementary schools. This type of research is quasi-experimental research. The population of this study amounted to 43 students in elementary schools. The research sample was selected using multistage random sampling. The instrument used to collect data is a questionnaire. The technique used to collect data is descriptive qualitative, and quantitative. The study results showed significant differences in students' misconceptions between groups of students who were taught with guided inquiry learning and conventional learning (F = 7,447; p<0,05). Misconceptions in students who learn with guided inquiry learning are lower than students who learn with conventional learning. This research implies that guided inquiry learning can be used by teachers in learning to overcome misconceptions in students.

Mobile Learning Based on Procedural and Conceptual Knowledge on Fractional for Elementary School

As the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, distance learning requires teachers to make learning more interesting yet achieve learning outcomes. This study aims to produce a valid, practical, and effective product in mobile learning based on procedural and conceptual knowledge for elementary school students. This study uses Research and Development with the ADDIE model. The subjects of this study were 11 elementary school fifth-grade students. The material and media expert is a lecturer in mathematics education and information technology education, respectively. The validity test was carried out using the expert judgment method. Eleven fifth-grade elementary school students assessed the practicality and effectiveness tests to determine the responses and results in fractional mathematics after using the developed mobile learning. This study uses both quantitative and qualitative data, which were collected using questionnaires and learning outcomes tests. The validity of mobile learning produces an average of 3.59 or is in the interval 2.50 ≤ Rv ≤ 4.00 with valid criteria. The effectiveness of mobile learning is obtained from the pretest and posttest data. The practicality of mobile learning obtained an average of 3.82 or is in the interval 2.50 ≤ Rk ≤ 4.00 with practical criteria. The effectiveness of mobile learning shows a significance value of 0.0010 or < 0.0050, which means that there are differences in student learning outcomes before and after using mobile learning. Thus, the development of procedural and conceptual-based mobile learning on fractional material in fifth-grade elementary school can be categorized as valid, practical, and effective.

E-Module Based on Local Wisdom Ngubat Padi Improves Students' Social Care Character

The use of teaching materials is essential for a teacher to deliver learning materials. Moreover, the selection of the wrong teaching materials can affect the character of students who will become weak. This study aims to analyze the relationship between social care characters integrated with electronic modules based on local wisdom of rice cultivation. The research method uses associative quantitative research, which aims to link an indicator. The research subjects were fourth-grade students, with the sampling technique being total sampling. The data collection instrument used was a questionnaire. Data analysis used descriptive statistics by using a correlation test to determine the relationship between two variables. The results in this study are that the social character of the students has a suitable category, seen from the indicators of social care character after using an electronic module based on local wisdom, strengthened by the correlation results obtained by 0.969 and produces a positive relationship. Therefore, teachers need to implement electronic modules based on local knowledge in learning to instill social care characters in students.

Mapping Television Shows that are of Favored by Elementary School Students

The various television shows can now be easily accessed by children for 24 hours without the need for parental controls. Television shows that are presented are of various types, ranging from educational shows, cartoons to soap operas. This article aims to map out television shows that are of favored by elementary school students. The approach of this research is qualitative descriptive. The subjects of this study were elementary school students from grade I to grade VI. The data of this study were collected by using interview and observation methods. The data analysis of this study used an interactive method. The results of this study shows that television shows that are of favored by elementary school students are: Spongebob, Upin & Ipin, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, Doraemon, Munki and Trunk, Si Bolang, On The Spot, Anak Langit, Tukang Ojek Pengkolan. It can be concluded that television shows that are favored by elementary school students are cartoon shows that have the power of imagination and creativity. There is a need for parental control when children watch television, especially on television shows in which the are elements of violence and bullying.

Distance Learning and Character Building in Rural Area During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a number of obstacles and challenges in learning. The bigger obstacle is found for schools in rural areas. Starting from the problem of the availability of supporting facilities, parental support, to the problem of teacher readiness in carrying out learning and character education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore this study aims to describe the teacher's strategy in carrying out distance learning and character education in rural area during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was a qualitative research, involving 13 teachers. The data were collected through observation, interview, and questionnaire. The data analysis was carried out in by using a qualitative descriptive analysis. The data were analyzed through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The data were validated through source, method, and theory triangulations. The results of this study indicate that the teachers’ strategies in implementing distance learning include: Whatsapp-based online distance learning, offline distance learning, and mixed distance learning. There were 3 strategies to carry out character education during the Covid-19 pandemic, namely direct feedback through examples or narrative in the text. Examples given were also in the form of pictures; and through a checklist of daily and weekly activities. Various obstacles occured in distance learning and character education. Parents also felt stressed because of the increased burden during the pandemic. Therefore, collaboration between various components is needed to design the most effective learning strategies in rural areas.

Math Creativity Survey For Class 4 Elementary School

Problems in mathematics are increasingly complicated, especially related to students' creativity. The fundamental problem of learning mathematics is that learning is difficult and tedious and impacts students' learning outcomes. It needs special attention so that students' creative abilities in mathematics must be developed in various ways. The purpose of this study is to analyze the creativity of elementary school students in learning Mathematics. This research uses a descriptive approach in the form of a survey. This study involved 200 students from 11 elementary schools. The research instrument is a questionnaire based on four aspects: flexibility, originality, and elaboration. A descriptive approach was used to analyze the research data. The findings show that students' creativity differs in four aspects. The Fluency Aspect got a score of 3.07 in the medium category. The flexibility aspect got a score of 3,098 in the medium category. The originality aspect got a score of 2.37 in the medium category. The aspect elaboration got a score of 2.47 in the medium category. Based on the study results, it can be found that from the four aspects of student creativity in the medium category. The findings state that sub-indicators in every aspect of creativity need to be developed and improved.