Development of Multilevel Teaching Method to Improve Students' Understanding of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Authors

• Elyakim Nova Supriyedi Patty, University Bumigora, MataramFollow
• Sri Astuti Iriyani, University Bumigora, MataramFollow
• Lara Aulia Putri, University Bumigora, MataramFollow
• Titik Ceriyani Miswaty, University Bumigora, MataramFollow
• Harun Harun, James Cook University, AustraliaFollow

Abstract

Background: Mathematics and Natural Sciences education struggles to address diverse levels of understanding in heterogeneous classrooms. Conventional methods rarely accommodate differences in prior knowledge and learning pace, so an instructional management model combining differentiated instruction and systematic classroom management is needed.

Objectives: This study aims to develop and evaluate the Multilevel Teaching (MLT) method for improving Food Technology students’ understanding of calculation materials in Mathematics and Natural Sciences courses at Universitas Bumigora.

Methods: This Research and Development (R&D) study involved preliminary surveys, lecturer interviews, model design, expert validation, classroom implementation, and data analysis with Food Technology students at Universitas Bumigora. Data came from interviews, observation sheets, questionnaires, and pre-test and post-test instruments, analyzed descriptively and qualitatively.

Results: MLT significantly improved students’ understanding of calculation materials, with an average score increase of 20.43 points. Moreover, 85% of students reported increased confidence, 90% better comprehension of difficult concepts, and 80% higher learning motivation, indicating that structured multilevel learning with peer-assisted interaction promotes adaptive and inclusive learning.

Conclusions: MLT is an effective instructional management model for improving understanding in Mathematics and Natural Sciences courses. By integrating differentiated instruction, scaffolding, and peer-assisted learning, it offers a practical and scalable approach to managing heterogeneous classrooms in higher education.

First Page

134

Last Page

150

Recommended Citation

Patty, E., Iriyani, S., Putri, L., Miswaty, T., & Harun, H. (2026). Development of Multilevel Teaching Method to Improve Students' Understanding of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran, 33(2), 134-150.
DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17977/2580-2313.1181
Available at: https://citeus.um.ac.id/jpp/vol33/iss2/1