Teori Konstruktivistik Pada Pembelajaran Luas Bangun Datar

Abstract

This study aimed to determine: (a) how the learning process of plane based on constructivistic learning theory; and (b) the effectiveness of such learning in improving learning achievement. The subject of this study was all of 5 th class of SD Negeri Purworejo. Data analysis technique in this study included qualitative descriptive technique, quantitative descriptive and quantitative t-test. After the preliminary analysis it was found that this constructivistic learning was done with multimedia Powerpoint, greenboard, and pencil-paper. Based on the field note and the observation of two teachers it was found that learning has been done according to constructivist learning theory. Teacher's response questionnaire generated a score of 39.5, as well as the t-test yielded t count = 2.016 > 1.645 = t table. This means that learning based on constructivist learning theory was significantly effective to improve learning achievement.