THE EFFECT OF REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION ON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES

Hendra Susanto; Diah Setiawati; Wiwin Apriani

doi:10.61992/jiem.v7i2.111

Hendra Susanto Universitas Sains Cut Nyak Dhien
Diah Setiawati Universitas Sains Cut Nyak Dhien
Wiwin Apriani Universitas Sains Cut Nyak Dhien

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61992/jiem.v7i2.111

Keywords: Realistic Mathematics Education, Mathematical Problem-solving Skills

Abstract

This study aims to examine the influence and the degree of effectiveness of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) on the mathematical problem-solving abilities of elementary school students. Employing a quantitative approach, the research utilized an experimental method with a one-group pretest–posttest design. The participants consisted of fourth-grade students at State Elementary School Telaga Tujuh Langsa. Data were collected through problem-solving tests and analyzed using paired sample t-tests and the eta-squared effect size formula. The findings indicated a significant influence of RME on students’ problem-solving abilities, as evidenced by a t_count > t_table, which was 15.961 >1.753. Furthermore, the eta-squared coefficient was calculated at 0.944, suggesting a very high level of influence. These results demonstrate that RME is highly effective in enhancing the mathematical problem-solving skills of elementary school students

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