Increased Motivation and Ability Student Numeracy Through the Application of a Contextual Approach to Mathematics Learning

motivation numeracy contextual mathematics

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January 30, 2025
July 2, 2025
This research aims to describe and analyze (1) the application of a contextual approach to Mathematics learning in Keliling Bangun Datar material to increase the motivation and numeracy of class III students at SDN Cawan Jatinom Klaten, (2) increase student learning motivation after implementing the contextual approach, and (3) ) increase in student numeracy after implementing the contextual approach. The research design used is classroom action research (PTK), consisting of: planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The research subjects were class III students at SDN Cawan Jatinom Klaten with a total of 12 students. The data colecton techniques used were tests, observation, interviews, documentation. The method used to analyze the data from this research is quantitative and qualitative. The results of the research concluded (1) the application of contextual learning to increase learning motivation and numeracy skills of students at SDN Cawan Jatinom Klaten in the mathematics lesson around flat shapes was carried out by using the help of measuring tapes to measure real objects in the classroom and outside the classroom.; (2) the implementation of learning in the mathematical concept of circumferential flat figures with a contextual learning approach using the help of meter props and objects found in the natural surroundings, is able to increase the active involvement and learning motivation of students at SDN Cawan Jatinom Klaten in the learning process, students look enthusiastic about participating in learning, the classroom atmosphere is conducive to learning, and learning resources are not focused on the teacher but are focused on the students; (3) after carrying out corrective actions up to cycle II, the numeracy skills of students at SDN Cawan Jatinom Klaten experienced an increase, because the use of measuring aids and real objects in the natural surroundings made it easier for students to understand the mathematical concept of the circumference of flat shapes, such as the length of objects , the width of an object and the circumference of an object.