The Effect of Problem-Based Learning Assisted by Magic Straw Media on Elementary School Students' Mathematical Conceptual Understanding

Authors

  • R. Ulya Afifah Department of Elementary School Teacher Education, UPI Campus in Purwakarta, Indonesian University of Education
  • Jennyta Caturiasari Department of Elementary School Teacher Education, UPI Campus in Purwakarta, Indonesian University of Education https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4647-3439
  • Alfiana Nurussama Department of Elementary School Teacher Education, UPI Campus in Purwakarta, Indonesian University of Education https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3364-168X

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https://doi.org/10.32678/primary.v18i1.12876
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Keywords:

Problem-Based Learning, magic straw media, mathematical conceptual understanding, mathematical , elementary school

Abstract

Mathematical conceptual understanding is a fundamental ability that students need to master, as it serves as the foundation for learning more complex mathematical concepts. However, elementary school students' conceptual mathematical understanding remains relatively low. This research aimed to determine the effect of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model assisted by Magic Straw media on students' mathematical conceptual understanding. The study employed a quantitative approach using an experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 20 fifth-grade students from SDIT Ilmu Purwakarta selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was an essay test consisting of five items designed to measure students' mathematical conceptual understanding. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality tests, paired sample t-tests, and N-Gain analysis with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics 26. The results revealed a significant effect of the Problem Based Learning model assisted by Magic Straw media on students' mathematical conceptual understanding, indicated by a significant value of less than 0.05. Furthermore, the N-Gain score of 0.5321 indicated a moderate improvement in students' mathematical conceptual understanding. Therefore, the Problem Based Learning model assisted by Magic Straw media can be considered an effective alternative learning approach to improve elementary school students' mathematical conceptual understanding.

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Author Biographies

Jennyta Caturiasari, Department of Elementary School Teacher Education, UPI Campus in Purwakarta, Indonesian University of Education

Dosen Bidang Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan di Jurusan Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar

Alfiana Nurussama, Department of Elementary School Teacher Education, UPI Campus in Purwakarta, Indonesian University of Education

Dosen bidang Matematika di Jurusan Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar

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2026-07-02

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Afifah, R. U., Caturiasari, J. ., & Nurussama, A. (2026). The Effect of Problem-Based Learning Assisted by Magic Straw Media on Elementary School Students’ Mathematical Conceptual Understanding. Primary : Jurnal Keilmuan Dan Kependidikan Dasar, 18(1), 73–88. https://doi.org/10.32678/primary.v18i1.12876

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Juni 2026

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