Cultivation of counting in elementary school students’ mathematics learning

The cultivation of counting in mathematics learning in elementary school students is very important to build a strong foundation in numerical skills and problem solving. Therefore, integrating routine counting practices in mathematics learning can increase students' motivation and academic success, as well as prepare them to face mathematical challenges at higher levels. There are two research objectives in this article: 1.) to describe the culture of counting whole numbers in mathematics learning. 2.) explore the cultivation of calculating fractions in mathematics learning. The type of research used is qualitative research with an ethnographic design. The subjects of this research were the principal, teachers, and class III students at SD Negeri Pabelan 03. Data were collected using observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques use stages of data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results showed that 4 out of 15 students had low thinking skills because they had difficulty calculating and lacked mastery of basic mathematical concepts. Teachers need applicable teaching media, such as the method of playing fraction puzzles, to improve learning outcomes and achieve high-level thinking skills. This method makes mathematics more fun and improves students' understanding and skills.