Improving Angle Understanding with a Diffrentiated Approach to Overcome Learning Difficulties of Students in 5th GRADE AT Elementary School 1 Karangpandan

Abstract

Understanding the concept of angles is one of the basic competencies in mathematics learning in 5th grade elementary school. In the learning process, the teacher has used the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach to enhance students understanding, but there are still 5 students who are experiencing learning difficulties. These difficulties are marked by the students low ability to identify types of angles, measure the size of angles with a protractor, and understand the relationships between angles. This is caused by differences in learning styles, levels of understanding, and a lack of motivation in participating in learning. The differentiation approach offers a solution to meet diverse learning needs. With this strategy, teachers can adjust methods, materials, and evaluations according to the abilities and learning styles of the students. Therefore, this classroom action research aims to improve students' understanding of angles through a differentiated approach.