Application of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) to Improve Mathematics Problem Solving Ability of Junior High School Students

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This study discusses the problem of low math problem-solving ability in junior high school students and aims to find out how well the Realistic Mathematics learning method improves that ability. The study was conducted by means of an experiment using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. Children were given tests before and after learning Mathematics using the Realistic Mathematics method, so that teachers could see whether their problem-solving ability had changed. The test results were calculated and compared. The data results were viewed by calculating the average and paired t-test. The results showed a large increase in the average score from the pre-test to the post-test, which means that the Realistic Mathematics learning method is good for improving children's math problem-solving ability. In addition, children became more enthusiastic, more creative, and could relate math lessons to things they encounter every day. This shows that the Realistic Mathematics learning method can be a good way to make math lessons easier to understand at school.