The Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning Model Towards Students' Learning Outcomes of Natural Science Class V Elementary School in Gugus Gajah Mada Sub-District Bonang, Demak Regency

Abstract

Most of the learning still being carried out in the Gajah Mada Cluster is still teacher center, not using learning media, so learning in learning is not optimal. In this study, the researcher uses the Problem Based learning model as an alternative in realizing learning that develops students to be more creative, think critically, and make learning more fun and meaningful. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Problem Based Learning model and direct learning on the science learning outcomes of fifth-grade students of Food Webs in the Gajah Mada Group, Bonang District. Researchers used experimental quantitative research methods with research techniques through tests and documentation. The instrument used is the test results on the pretest and posttest. The study population was fifth-grade students in the Gajah Mada group, with a sample of fifth-grade students at Public Elementary School No. 1 Purworejo, Public Elementary School No. 2 Purworejo, and Public Elementary School No. 1 Tridonorejo. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The test instrument uses a validity test and reliability test. The prerequisite test data analysis technique is in the form of a normality test and a homogeneity test. Hypothesis test using t-test, independent sample t-test through SPSS 25 for windows. This study concludes that the problem-based learning model is more effectively used in improving science learning outcomes for class V on the ecosystem theme when compared to direct learning. This can be seen in the class average with the Problem Based Learning model of 85.45 and indirect learning, and the class average is 74.00, the Sig. value is 0.000 <0.05 and the t-value is 4.137 > t-table 2.006.