Pengaruh Model PBL Terhadap Pemahaman Siswa Pada Materi Bagian Tubuh Tumbuhan di Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model on students' understanding of plant parts in elementary schools. This study was motivated by the low level of students' conceptual understanding caused by the dominant use of conventional learning models. The study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method through a pretest–posttest control group design. The subjects were fourth-grade elementary school students consisting of an experimental class and a control class. Data collection was carried out through tests and analyzed using the N-Gain calculation. The results showed that the increase in understanding of students taught using the PBL model was higher than that of students taught using conventional methods. Thus, it can be concluded that the PBL model has a positive effect on students' understanding of plant parts.