IMPROVING MATHEMATICS LEARNING OUTCOMES THROUGH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODEL IN 5TH GRADE OF SDN 235 PALEMBANG

Abstract

This research was conducted due to the identified issue within the classroom: the low learning outcomes of students in mathematics and their lack of familiarity with critical thinking, resulting in passivity. This research aimed to improve mathematics learning outcomes through the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model for 5 th grade students in SD Negeri 235 Palembang. This research used the classroom action research (CAR) method, conducted over two learning cycles. The research subjects were 23 students in 5 th grade. This research used a learning outcome test instrument as the data collection technique. This research demonstrated that the problem-based learning model could improve students’ learning outcomes. In the pre-cycle stage, 43% of students achieved competence with an average score of 64.7. There was an improvement in cycle I, with 65.2% of students achieving competence with an average score of 70.4. Furthermore, in cycle II, the score improved to 87%, with an average score of 87.6.