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Differential Effectiveness of Differentiated Learning Strategies in the Merdeka Curriculum: A Comparative Study with the 2013 Curriculum: no thanks

Mochamad Muchson ORCID
Nusantara University PGRI Kediri
Indonesia
mucshon@unpkediri.ac.id
Zainal Afandi ORCID
Nusantara University PGRI Kediri
Indonesia
Sugiono Sugiono ORCID
Nusantara University PGRI Kediri
Indonesia
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  • Purpose of the study: This study examines the effect of differentiated learning strategies implemented in the Merdeka Curriculum compared to the 2013 Curriculum on student learning outcomes.

    Methodology: Using a quantitative comparative design, data were collected from report card scores of 36 students (20 from the Merdeka Curriculum and 16 from the 2013 Curriculum) and analyzed using an independent sample t-test.

    Main Findings: Findings reveal a significant improvement in learning outcomes for students under the Merdeka Curriculum (M=79.95) compared to the 2013 Curriculum (M=77.40), with a mean difference of 2.55 (p < 0.05).

    Novelty/Originality of this study: This research highlights the effectiveness of differentiation in Indonesian curriculum reform and provides evidence for policymakers to adopt student-centered strategies to enhance learning outcomes.

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    “Differential Effectiveness of Differentiated Learning Strategies in the Merdeka Curriculum: A Comparative Study with the 2013 Curriculum: no thanks”, Jor. Eva. Edu, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 908–915, Jul. 2025, doi: 10.37251/jee.v6i3.1573.

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