Canva-assisted EduPlay media for improving fraction numeracy in elementary students

Silvia Desanti Lestari; Euis Eti Rohaeti; M. Afrilianto

doi:10.17509/curricula.v5i2.621

Authors

Silvia Desanti Lestari IKIP Siliwangi
Euis Eti Rohaeti IKIP Siliwangi
M. Afrilianto IKIP Siliwangi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17509/curricula.v5i2.621

Keywords:

Canva, EduPlay media, elementary school, numeracy, simple fractions

Abstract

The low numeracy skills of Indonesian students, as indicated by the 2022 PISA scores, highlight the need for innovation in Mathematics learning media, especially for simple fractions in elementary schools. This study aims to develop EduPlay media assisted by Canva, based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL), to improve the numeracy skills of third-grade elementary school students in simple fractions. This research was conducted because there is no learning media that integrates Canva, EduPlay gamification, and PBL in a unified manner for fraction learning. The method used is Research and Development (RnD) using the ADDIE model, implemented in March–April 2026. The research subjects consisted of two media experts, one material expert, one education practitioner, and 20 third-grade students in a limited trial. The results showed that the EduPlay media was categorized as very valid and very suitable for use in learning. The limited trial showed that media use improved students' numeracy skills to the moderate category. These findings indicate that the EduPlay media has the potential to support fraction learning in elementary schools.

Abstrak

Rendahnya kemampuan numerasi murid Indonesia berdasarkan skor PISA 2022 mengindikasikan perlunya inovasi media pembelajaran Matematika, terutama pada materi pecahan sederhana di sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media EduPlay berbantuan Canva berbasis Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah (PBM) guna meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi murid kelas III SD pada materi pecahan sederhana. Penelitian ini dilakukan karena belum tersedia media pembelajaran yang mengintegrasikan Canva, gamifikasi EduPlay, dan PBM secara terpadu dalam pembelajaran pecahan. Metode yang digunakan adalah Research and Development (RnD) dengan model ADDIE yang dilaksanakan pada Maret–April 2026. Subjek penelitian terdiri atas dua ahli media, satu ahli materi, satu praktisi pendidikan, dan 20 murid kelas III pada uji coba terbatas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media EduPlay berada pada kategori sangat valid dan sangat layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran. Uji coba terbatas menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media mampu meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi murid pada kategori sedang. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa media EduPlay berpotensi mendukung pembelajaran numerasi pada materi pecahan di sekolah dasar.

Kata Kunci: Canva; EduPlay; kemampuan numerasi; pecahan sederhana; sekolah dasar

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