The Application of Contextual Teaching and Learning for Increasing Learning Outcomes and Reducing Anxiety in Elementary School Mathematics

Farida Yunitasari; Mukti Sintawati; Al-Rashiff Hamjilani Mastul

doi:10.56741/ijlree.v2i02.283

Authors

Farida Yunitasari Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
Mukti Sintawati
mukti.sintawati@pgsd.uad.ac.id
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5093-7836
Al-Rashiff Hamjilani Mastul Western Mindanao State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/ijlree.v2i02.283

Keywords:

Anxiety, Contextual Teaching and Learning, Elementary Education, Learning Outcome

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) in reducing and improving learning outcomes and math anxiety among students at a private elementary school in Indonesia. The research utilized a one-group control pre-posttest design with a sample of 51 4th-grade students. The study used a combination of pre-test and post-test and a closed-ended questionnaire as the data collection instruments. The independent variable in the study was CTL, while the dependent variables were learning outcomes and math anxiety. The paired t-test showed a significant increase in the students' average learning outcomes and a decrease in the average math anxiety levels. The findings suggest that implementing CTL is a practical approach to reducing math anxiety and improving student learning outcomes.

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Author Biographies

Farida Yunitasari, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a student of Elementary School Teacher Education at Ahmad Dahlan University. She has always been active in student activities, especially those related to school and community development. She has been actively involved in various student organizations and volunteer programs. She is known for her dedication and hard work in organizing events and activities that aim to empower communities and promote education. As a student of Elementary School Teacher Education, she is preparing herself to become a dedicated and compassionate educator who will make a positive impact on the lives of her students. (email: Avivah1700000513@webmail.uad.ac.id).

Mukti Sintawati, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

is a lecturer at Ahmad Dahlan University. She was born and raised in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. After completing her undergraduate studies at Yogyakarta State University in 2011, she continued her education and obtained her Master's degree from the same university in 2015. She has a background in Elementary School Teacher Education. She is also actively involved in various research and curriculum development activities in the field of elementary education. She always strives to remain active and involved in social activities in her community. (email: mukti.sintawati@pgsd.uad.ac.id).

Al-Rashiff Hamjilani Mastul, Western Mindanao State University

is pursuing Doctoral degree at College of Education, Western Mindanao State University, Philippines. His undergraduate and mster degree are from MSU Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography. He has disciplines in Teacher Education, Educational Technology, and Teaching Methods focusing in Pre-Service Teachers. Now, he lives in Zamboanga, Philipines. (email: Al-Rashiff.mastul@deped.gov.ph).

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