Implementation of Problem Based Learning Model to Improve the Activity of Class III Students in Mathematics Learning in Elementary Schools

Abstract

This research is undermined by the lack of student activity in the process of learning Mathematics. This is because the learning process of Mathematics is not yet student-centred, teachers use lecture methods and have not used learning media. The aim of this study is to find out how to improve the activity of students of the third grade in learning Mathematics in primary school through the Problem Based Learning model. This type of research is Collaborative Class Action Research (CCR) using the Kemmis and Mc Taggart model that consists of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subject of the study was a third-grade elementary school student of 22 students with details of 9 male students and 13 female students. Data collection techniques using observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques use qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analytics. The results of this study showed student activity in pre-cycle at 51%, in cycle I at 70% and cycle II at 83%. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the Problem Based Learning model can improve student activity in mathematics learning.