PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING UNTU MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA SISWA KELAS II SDN 13/VI KAMPUNG TENGAH TAHUN AJARAN 2026/2027

Abstract

This research was motivated by the low reading ability of second-grade students at SDN 13/VI Kampung Tengah. The initial condition showed that out of 22 students, only 9 students (40.9%) achieved the Learning Achievement Criteria (KKTP), while 13 students (59.1%) had not yet achieved the KKTP. This study aimed to determine the improvement of students’ reading ability through the implementation of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model. The type of research used was Classroom Action Research (CAR), which was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of four stages: planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of this study were 22 students, consisting of 11 male students and 11 female students. Data collection techniques included observation, tests, and documentation. The data were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis to determine the improvement of teacher activities, student activities, and students’ reading abilities. The results showed that the implementation of the Project Based Learning model improved the reading ability of second-grade students at SDN 13/VI Kampung Tengah. Based on the research findings, the average students’ reading ability increased from 70.31 in Cycle I to 77.70 in Cycle II, with an improvement of 7.39 points. The classical mastery also increased from 63.64% in Cycle I to 81.82% in Cycle II, showing an improvement of 18.18%. In addition, teacher activity increased from 84.17% to 95.00%, while student activity increased from 82.58% to 89.25%. This improvement indicates that the implementation of the Project Based Learning model was able to enhance student involvement in the learning process and improve reading ability through project activities, group work, and presentations of students’ work. Therefore, the Project Based Learning model can be used as an alternative Indonesian language learning model to improve elementary school students’ reading abilities.