Improving Students' Numeracy Lateracy Skills Through a Contextual Approach

Huda, Nuril ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5867-3185 (2025) Improving Students' Numeracy Lateracy Skills Through a Contextual Approach. Aksioma: Jurnal Matematika, 2 (3). pp. 12-22. ISSN 3047-3187

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Abstract

Numeracy literacy skills are one of the essential competencies of
the 21st century, yet national and international assessments show
that elementary school students in Indonesia still face difficulties
in connecting mathematical concepts to real-world contexts. This
study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a contextual-based
numeracy literacy learning model combined with simple digital
media in improving student achievement. The research method
used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control
group model. Two classes were designated as the experimental
and control groups, with an intervention of eight meetings based
on everyday life contexts (e.g., market prices and rainfall data)
combined with simple digital media such as spreadsheets and
visual simulations. The results of the ANCOVA analysis showed
a significant difference between the experimental and control
groups, with a large effect size (Hedges' g = 1.12). The strongest
improvement occurred in the formulate aspect, followed by
employ and interpret. Qualitative findings through interviews and
observations also showed increased motivation, active
participation, and self-confidence in students. Thus, the contextual
model with simple digital support is effective in improving
numeracy literacy and is relevant for wider implementation as a
learning strategy, while supporting the achievement of SDG 4 on
quality and inclusive education.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Numeracy literacy, Contextual learning, Digital media, Elementary school, SDG 4
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1301 Education Systems > 130105 Primary Education 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130208 Mathematics and Numeracy Curriculum and Pedagogy
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of Mathematics Education
Depositing User:	Nuril Huda
Date Deposited:	02 Feb 2026 13:19

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