PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA SMP MELALUI STRATEGI KNOW-WANT-LEARNED (KWL)

This study aims to determine the effect of applying the Know-Want-Learned (KWL) learning strategy in improving the mathematics learning outcomes of Grade VIII students at a public junior high schools in Denpasar. The research method used was Classroom Action Research (CAR) which was conducted on 40 class VIIIA students as a research sample. The test instrument is used with 4 questions in the form of essays. The results showed that there was an increase in the mathematics learning outcomes of class VIII students at the school through the implementation of the KWL strategy, especially in the two-variable linear equation systems. This can be seen from the average score of students in the pre-cycle activities of 43, in the first cycle it increased to 51, and un the second cycle it became 77. The increase occurred because the implementation of the KWL strategy was carried out by learning a new paradigm and differentiation. The new paradigm learning includes competency standard mapping, independent learning, and minimal competency assessment so as to guarantee more flexibility for educators to formulate learning designs and assessments according to the characteristics and needs of students. The differentiation is made to the learning content.