Improving Cursive Writing Skills Through a Project Based Learning Model for Grade 2 Elementary School Students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

This research is motivated by the low ability of students in cursive writing. This was obtained based on the results of interviews with grade 2 teachers and the results of student writing in their respective assignment books. The purpose of this research is to improve the process and learning outcomes of cursive writing skills using the Project Based Learning model which consists of six steps, namely determining basic questions, designing project plans, compiling schedules, monitoring students and project progress, testing results, and evaluating student learning experiences. The research used was the Kemmis & Mc Taggart Classroom Action Research. The subjects of this study were 20 grade 2 students at SD Negeri Golo. Data collection techniques used observation, performance tests, and documentation. The analysis technique used, quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques. The results of the research show that cursive writing skills can be improved with the Project Based Learning model. The results of observing the learning process in cycle I amounted to 67.5% increasing to 83.75% in cycle II. The pre-action performance test results achieved an average value of 67.37 and a success rate of 40%. In cycle I it achieved an average value of 74.97 and a success percentage of 55%. In cycle II it achieved an average value of 78.75 and a success percentage of 80%. The pre-action performance test results achieved an average value of 67.37 and a success rate of 40%. In cycle I it achieved an average value of 74.97 and a success percentage of 55%. In cycle II it achieved an average value of 78.75 and a success percentage of 80%. The pre-action performance test results achieved an average value of 67.37 and a success rate of 40%. In cycle I it achieved an average value of 74.97 and a success percentage of 55%. In cycle II it achieved an average value of 78.75 and a success percentage of 80%.