Pembelajaran Berbantuan Proyek Menggunakan Software Math for Child Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Komputasi Pada Siswa

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a food-based learning project, using MathForchild software, on the compensation of elementary school students. In the current digital age, technological integration in education is becoming increasingly important to improve the quality of learning. The Project-Based Learning (PBL) method was applied to engage students in the learning process through a substantive project. The subjects of the study were two fifth-grade elementary schools with the same function: one school served as an experimental class and the other as a control class. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests, similar to observations during the learning process. The results of the analysis showed a significant increase in the computational performance of students in the test class. This increased the mean post-test score by 23.7 points, compared to 11.2 points in the control class. This perception indicates that the project used by MathForchild not only improves the understanding of mathematical concepts but also develops students' critical and creative thinking. This study provides new perspectives for the development of interesting and effective learning methods in mathematics.