Fostering Character and Attitudes in Mathematics: The Role of Independent Curriculum at Nurul Ilmi Islamic Elementary School in the Era of Educational Disruption

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of implementing character education on the development of attitudes from the perspective of mathematics learning in the independent curriculum at Nurul Ilmi Integrated Islamic Elementary School Jambi. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design. The population in this study were all second-grade students, totaling 236 people, who were divided into 10 study group classes. The sample used in this study was 29 class 2D students, who were taken randomly. The data in this study were collected using test techniques (pretest and posttest) from the perspective of mathematics learning. The data analysis used was the N-gain test and the T-test. The results of the study showed that the application of character education in grade 2 of SD Islam Terpadu Nurul Ilmi had a positive and significant effect on the development of student attitudes, both spiritual and social attitudes. The average increase in students' spiritual and social attitudes was in the "medium" category but tended to be "high." Thus, it is recommended for teachers to be more professional in implementing character learning in schools in various learning contexts.