Implementasi Pendekatan Realistik Mathematic Education (RME) untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Kelas II SDN Bandungrejosari 4

Abstract

This research stemmed from the problem of low mathematical conceptual understanding among lower-grade students, which impacted their learning outcomes and engagement in learning. The urgency of this research is to improve the quality of the learning process while simultaneously enhancing student learning outcomes. The primary objective of this study was to improve mathematics learning outcomes through the implementation of the Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) approach for second-grade students at SDN Bandungrejosari 4, Malang City. This study was a Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted over two cycles, with 28 students as subjects. The method used was descriptive quantitative, with data collection through observation and assessment of learning outcomes using test instruments. The results showed that the RME approach significantly improved learning outcomes. In the pre-cycle, student learning mastery was only 39.2%. After implementing RME in the first cycle, mastery increased to 67.8%, and in the second cycle, it reached 89.2%. This improvement demonstrates the effectiveness of the RME approach in linking mathematical concepts to real-world contexts, making learning more meaningful, enjoyable, and understandable for lower-grade students.