Exploring the Impact of the Merdeka Curriculum on Mathematics Education in Elementary Schools

Wahyu Ari Wibowo; Handika Suryatama; Deny Hadi Siswanto

doi:10.56741/ijlree.v4i01.793

Authors

Wahyu Ari Wibowo Yogyakarta State University
Handika Suryatama
handikasuryatama2022@student.uny.ac.id
Yogyakarta State University
Deny Hadi Siswanto Ahmad Dahlan University https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8548-3226

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/ijlree.v4i01.793

Keywords:

Educational Research, Elementary School, Mathematics Learning, Merdeka Curriculum

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in mathematics learning at SDN Tegalsari (a state elementary school) during the 2024/2025 academic year using a qualitative descriptive method. The research focused on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum, with subjects including the principal, vice principal for curriculum affairs, mathematics teachers, and students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles & Huberman, which consisted of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results indicated that the planning phase involved socialization, teacher training, the development of teaching materials, and the provision of facilities and infrastructure. The implementation emphasized project-based learning to strengthen the Profile of Pancasila Students, using a problem-solving approach to enhance students’ critical and creative thinking skills. The evaluation was conducted through diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to measure the effectiveness of learning. This study highlighted the importance of school support in implementing the curriculum, including continuous teacher training and the optimization of learning facilities. Regular evaluations allowed schools to make strategic improvements to better meet students' needs and enhance overall education quality.

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Author Biographies

Wahyu Ari Wibowo, Yogyakarta State University

is a Tegalsari State Elementary School Teacher and a student majoring in Elementary Education at Yogyakarta State University. As a teacher and student, he has an interest in developing learning tools to support students in achieving independence through a fun learning process in Indonesia. (email: wahyuwibowo23@guru.sd.belajar.id).

Handika Suryatama, Yogyakarta State University

is a student of Elementary School Teacher Education Department at Yogyakarta State University who has a deep interest in teaching Indonesian culture, with the aim of integrating local cultural values in the learning process that supports the cognitive development of elementary school students, so that it can enrich their learning experience and strengthen the nation's cultural identity. (email: handikasuryatama2022@student.uny.ac.id).

Deny Hadi Siswanto, Ahmad Dahlan University

is a mathematics teacher and a student of the Master of Mathematics Education program at Ahmad Dahlan University. In his profession as a teacher, he is committed to developing innovative and effective learning methods to increase student engagement and understanding. (email: 2207050007@webmail.uad.ac.id).

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