The Effectiveness of Eliciting Activities Model in Learning Mathematics based on Initial Mathematical Skills

Abstract

Elementary mathematics education necessitates new instructional strategies that can address the varied baseline competencies and backgrounds of kids. The Eliciting Activities Model is a strategy that prioritizes student-centered discovery to enhance learning outcomes. This study seeks to examine the use of the Eliciting Activities Model on mathematics learning outcomes, focusing specifically on students' beginning mathematical competencies and their educational backgrounds. This quantitative study was carried out in three elementary institutions: SDN Batujajar 3, SDN Sukamaju, and SDS Yayasan Beribu, encompassing a total of 81 pupils. The research utilized a survey methodology and applied Two-Way ANOVA to investigate the impact of school origin and beginning mathematical proficiency, along with their interaction, on mathematics learning outcomes. The data gathering process included pre-tests to evaluate students' basic mathematical competencies and post-tests to measure learning results following the implementation of the model. The findings indicated substantial disparities in mathematics learning outcomes contingent upon school origin and pupils' beginning competencies. A notable interaction effect was observed, wherein students with high beginning ability from SDS Yayasan Beribu attained superior learning outcomes relative to students from SDN Batujajar 3 and SDN Sukamaju. The findings indicate that the Eliciting Activities Model effectively improves mathematics learning outcomes, especially when tailored to students' beginning skills and the educational environment.