An Analysis Mathematics Learning Quality of Primary School Students Using Thematic Approach

Abstract

This study aims to analyze mathematics learning qulity of primary school student using thematic approach. This research subject were primary school student one grade of SD Negeri 4 Sidorekso, Kudus. This study type was classroom action research that involve 30 of students. The method used descriptive qualitative. The data collected by diagnostic test techniques, observation and interview sheets. The analysis showed improvement of mathematics learning.  It can be seen in the first cycle increase from 63% at the first meeting to 69% at the second meeting. The second cycle from 84% to 87% and the third cycle from 96% to 97%. Moreover, the student achievement increased. In the first cycle, the average score was 76 and 70% for classical. In the second cycle the average was 84 and 82% for classical. In the third cycle the average was 91 and 100% for classical. The positive response from the students and teachers use thematic approach process can be seen from result of interview that thematic approach can improve the interest and motivation of the students.