EFFECTIVENESS OF USING ANIMATION MEDIA IN MATHEMATICS LEARNING FOR GRADE V ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness of animated video-based learning media on Data Processing material for elementary school students. The materials taught include data collection, data presentation in the form of tables and bar charts, and the ability to read and interpret data. Animated video media was chosen because it is considered capable of increasing students' interest in learning and understanding through interesting and interactive visualizations. The study used a classroom action research method with two cycles. The subjects of the study were fifth grade elementary school students. Data collection instruments included comprehension tests, observation sheets, and interviews. The results of the study showed that the use of animated videos in data processing learning was able to significantly improve students' understanding, especially in the ability to organize data in the form of tables and bar charts and in reading and interpreting the data that had been presented. In addition, students showed higher interest and were more active in the learning process. The conclusion of this study is that animated video learning media is effective in improving students' understanding of data processing material. Animated videos have also been proven to be a learning aid that can increase student involvement in the learning process as well as critical and analytical thinking skills. Therefore, this media is recommended as an alternative learning method in teaching mathematics, especially on the topic of data processing.