Brain Based Learning as a staged learning model aligned with how the brain naturally learns¶

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Description¶

The article defines brain based learning as "a learning process that is aligned with a brain designed naturally to learn" (Jensen, 2008). In this study it was implemented as a sequence of stages — pre-explanation, preparation, initiation and acquisition, elaboration, incubation, verification, and integration — applied to polyhedron instruction in the experimental class. Each stage pairs a brain-oriented activity (mind mapping, group discussion, music and brain games, celebration) with conceptual-understanding goals.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Teachers act as facilitators across the stages, introducing mind maps and maintaining a conducive, fun learning atmosphere

Constraints¶

The article evaluates the model only for eighth-grade polyhedron mathematics in one school

Target Learners¶

second grade junior high school (grade VIII) students

Learning Goals¶

mathematics conceptual understanding of polyhedron

Claims¶

Bbl Improves Polyhedron Conceptual Understanding [+M]

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Suarsana, I.M., Widiasih, N.P.S., & Suparta, I.N. (2018). The effect of brain based learning on second grade junior students’ mathematics conceptual understanding on polyhedron. Journal on Mathematics Education, 9(1), 145-156. https://jme.ejournal.unsri.ac.id

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`type`	`design`
`id`	`brain-based-learning-staged-model`
`title`	`Brain Based Learning as a staged learning model aligned with how the brain naturally learns`
`description`	`The article defines brain based learning as "a learning process that is aligned with a brain designed naturally to learn" (Jensen, 2008).`
`status`	`review`
`generated`	by `process:settle-candidates` on `2026-11-01`
`trust`	unverified — no one has confirmed this page's content
`sources`	1 — `suarsana-2018`

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