Improvement of Student Motivation and Learning Outcomes in 3rd Grade Students of Bantul Elementary School on the Theme 'Praja Muda Karana' using the Problem-Based Learning Model.

Abstract

This study aims to determine whether the use of the problem-based learning model can improve the motivation and learning outcomes of 3rd-grade students at Bantul Elementary School. The hypothesis of this research is that the use of the problem-based learning model can enhance student motivation and learning outcomes on the theme "Praja Muda Karana" in the 3rd grade of Bantul Elementary School. This study employs a classroom action research (PTK) design, with the research subjects being 24 students from the 3rd grade at Bantul Elementary School. The research focuses on learning motivation, learning outcomes, and the problem-based learning model as the objects of the study. Data collection techniques include observation through questionnaires, tests (evaluations), and documentation. The analysis of student learning motivation data using questionnaires is done by calculating percentages, while learning outcomes are based on the scores obtained in each learning cycle. The results of the study indicate that the use of the Problem-Based Learning model can improve both motivation and learning outcomes on the theme "Praja Muda Karana" for 3rd-grade students at Bantul Elementary School. Motivation improvement is observed with an average percentage of 53% in the initial cycle, 75% in cycle I, and 89% in cycle II. Meanwhile, the enhancement in learning outcomes shows an average percentage of 58% in the pre-cycle, 75% in cycle I, and 85% in cycle II.