An Application of Differentiated Learning Model to Cognitive Development of Elementary School Students

This research aims to assess differentiated learning on the cognitive development of elementary school students. Because it refers to the child’s development in thinking and the ability to provide reason, this research used qualitative methods based on the systematic literature review type. Data was collected through articles in Google Scholar. This literature comes from the results of research around 2020–2023 years. Criteria for the literature review of journals selected using the theme of differentiated learning or differential learning. Based on the systematic literature review results, the application of differentiated learning models improves the cognitive level of elementary school students. Teachers can help each student learn more effectively by using a variety of ideas and methods, help students understand the material better, and perform better in academic assessments. differentiated learning can also help students strengthen critical thinking skills and develop abstract thinking abilities. Thus, differentiated learning can help elementary school students achieve optimal cognitive development, especially in achieving individual learning success. The goal of differentiated learning is to ensure that all students are engaged and have the opportunity to learn well. It is concluded that differentiated learning models can support students’ cognitive development, especially in students’ learning success.