Application of the 7E Learning Cycle Model Assisted by Papeca Media to Enhance Fraction Concept Understanding in Second Grade Students in Malang City

This research aims to enhance the understanding of fraction concepts, specifically half and quarter fractions, using papeca media through the implementation of the Learning Cycle 7E model. The study involved 27 second-grade students, consisting of 15 boys and 12 girls. Data collection methods included tests, observations, and documentation. The data analysis employed both quantitative and qualitative descriptive techniques. The findings indicate a significant improvement in students’ understanding of fractions after applying the Learning Cycle 7E model with the assistance of papeca media. The percentage of mastery increased from 30% in the pre-action phase to 56% in Cycle I and further to 89% in Cycle II. Similarly, the average score rose from 43.3 in the pre-action phase to 76.9 in Cycle I and 84.6 in Cycle II.