Development of Contextual Learning Media Pamitung (Miniature Calculation Board) in Mathematics Learning at Elementary School

Abstract

This research is motivated by the difficulties faced by fifth-grade students in understanding arithmetic operations, particularly the material on whole numbers up to 1,000,000, which is caused by conventional teaching methods and the lack of media capable of visualizing abstract mathematical concepts. Learning this material does not allow students to bring large amounts of money or make real purchases as a form of practice, so innovative and contextual learning media are needed. This research aims to develop the Pamitung learning media to enhance student interaction, motivation, and interest in learning. The method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate) from Thiagarajan. The research was conducted at Baru 06 Elementary School with subjects consisting of 31 students from class VA. Data collection techniques were carried out through validation questionnaires by media experts, material experts, and student response questionnaires. The research results show that the Pamitung media is very feasible to use, with a validation score of 97% from media experts, 89% from material experts, and a positive student response of 86%. Thus, this media is effective in supporting mathematics learning in class V at Baru 06 Elementary School.