Analysis of Mathematics Teaching Materials for Grade III Fractions in Cirebon Regency

This research focuses on analyzingand compare mathematics textbooks on fractions for grade III Elementary School students used in two schools, namely SDN 1 Setu Kulon and SDN 2 Setu Kulon. This study used random sampling, a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews with class teachers and visual documentation of the textbooks used. The results of the analysis showed that both schools used textbooks published by the Ministry of Education officially based on the Merdeka Curriculum, but there were significant differences in terms of material depth, presentation structure, and clarity of language.

At SDN 2 Setu Kulon, the textbook was considered to have contained Core Competencies and Basic Competencies that were in accordance with learning outcomes, with a sequential material presentation structure, although not yet in-depth enough and lacking in variety in practice questions. The language used tends to be communicative and equipped with contextual illustrations, although there are still terms that are not well understood by students. In contrast, the textbook used at SDN 1 Setu Kulon has not explicitly stated the objectives or learning outcomes at the beginning of the chapter, with a less structured presentation of material and the use of language that is considered confusing by both teachers and students.

In terms of graphic feasibility, both textbooks show an attractive and informative design, although improvements are still needed in the aspects of concept visualization and content arrangement. This finding shows the importance of comprehensive evaluation of textbooks, not only in terms of curriculum suitability, but also language clarity, material arrangement, and visual feasibility to support the effectiveness of fraction learning at the elementary school level.