Problem Based Learning Based on Tamansiswa Tri N Teachings to Improve the Capital Letters Mastery in Elementary School

Abstract

This study aims to improve the understanding of capital letters in grade 1 students through modelsProblem Based Learning based on the teachings of Tri-N Tamansiswa in an elementary school in Kapanewon Kalasan, Yogyakarta. This research is a type of Classroom Action Research (PTK) that was conducted in two cycles, each cycle consisting of two meetings. The design of this study uses the Kurt Lewin model. The data collection techniques used are observation and tests. The results of the study showed an increase in the understanding of capital letters in grade 1 students, namely in cycle I with an average student score of 53.4 (moderate) and a percentage of 37% (low) for students who completed KKM. Then in cycle II, it increased with an average student score of 75.1 (good) and a percentage of 81% (good) of students who completed KKM. This means an increase of 44%. Thus the learning model Problem Based Learning based on Tri-N Tamansiswa Teachings can improve skills in understanding capital letters.