PENGARUH MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS AUGMENTED REALTY TERHADAP MINAT BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATERI SISTEM TATA SURYA DI SEKOLAH DASAR

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the effect of using Augmented Reality (AR)-based learning media on students’ learning interest in the solar system topic at the elementary school level. The research employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental method with a nonequivalent control group design. The research subjects were 40 sixth-grade students of SDN 14/I Sungai Baung, consisting of an experimental class and a control class. Data were collected using a learning interest questionnaire administered before and after the treatment. The data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests and independent sample t-tests. The results indicated a significant difference in learning interest between students who participated in learning using AR-based media and those who received conventional instruction. The significance value of the independent sample t-test was 0.001 (< 0.05), indicating that AR-based learning media had a significant effect on students’ learning interest. Therefore, Augmented Reality-based learning media can be used as an innovative alternative to enhance elementary school students’ learning interest in IPAS instruction.