Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Siswa Dengan Pendekatan Pembelajaran Matematika Realistik

This study aims to determine the difference in understanding of mathematical concepts between students taught with realistic mathematical approaches and conventional learning after controlling the initial ability of fifth grade students of SD Iqro'2 in Bengkulu City. The research carried out was quasi-experimental with a population of all fifth grade students of Iqro'2 SDIT Kota Bengkulu totaling 182 students. Samples were taken by random sampling technique and obtained a sample of 63 students, 32 students of VB class as experimental class, 31 students of VC class as control class. Data collection uses a questionnaire test concept comprehension ability. Data analysis techniques using Ancova. The results showed that there were differences in understanding of mathematical concepts between students taught with realistic mathematical approaches and conventional learning after controlling students' initial abilities, with Fo (A) = 19.69, db = (1.59) and p-value = 0 00 <0.05.