Evaluating the Effectiveness of ARCS-Based Interactive Multimedia Incorporating Local Wisdom in Elementary Science Education

Abstract

Science learning in elementary schools still tends to be teacher-centered and less actively involves students, and the use of learning media is still limited. This condition has an impact on low student learning motivation. Therefore, a development research aimed to develop interactive multimedia based on the ARCS model with local wisdom content on the Sound and Its Properties material for fifth-grade elementary school students. This study used the ADDIE development model with a data collection method through a questionnaire using a rating scale instrument. The data analysis techniques used were descriptive, qualitative, and quantitative. The subject of the study was the developed interactive multimedia, while the objects included the multimedia's validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The results showed that the developed interactive multimedia had a very high level of validity with a score of 0.964 (media) and 0.964 (material). This multimedia was also considered very practical, with a practicality level of 98% for teachers and 97.5% for students. The Paired Sample T-Test showed a significant value of 0.000 <0.05, meaning that multimedia effectively increases student learning motivation. Attractive design, relevance of material to everyday life, and local wisdom content make students more interested, confident, and motivated to understand the material on Sound and its Properties.