The Effect of a Differentiated Learning Approach Based on Learning Styles on Learning Outcomes in Pancasila Education among Fifth-Grade Students at SD Inpres Minasa Upa

Abstract

This study examines the impact of a differentiated learning approach, based on students’ learning styles, on learning outcomes in Pancasila Education for fifth-grade students at SD Inpres Minasa Upa. Using a quantitative method with a One-Group Pretest–Posttest Design, data were collected through multiple-choice tests and analyzed with a Paired Sample t-test. The results indicate a significant improvement in students’ performance after the implementation of differentiated learning. Among the learning styles, auditory learners showed the greatest progress. Statistical analysis revealed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.001, confirming the significant effect of the approach on student achievement. These findings suggest that differentiated learning, when adapted to students’ learning preferences, can enhance academic outcomes and improve instructional effectiveness. The study recommends broader application of this approach in elementary education to support more inclusive and optimal learning.