The effect of a project-based learning model focused on higher-order thinking skills on the science learning outcomes of grade VI at Elementary School at Barito Kuala Regency
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Project Based Learning, Higher Order Thinking Skills, Science Learning OutcomesAbstract
This study aims to determine the effect of applying the Project Based Learning model to questions based on Higher Order Tinking Skills in natural sciences (IPA) Class VI SDN Sahurai I Barito Kuala district and to find out whether there is a change or not in the increase in student knowledge results in science material. nature (IPA). In this study the method chosen was the quasi-experimental method because the sample was not randomly selected but had been formed in the form of classes. The test results with the help of SPSS version 22 showed a Sig.(2-tailed) value of 0.000 <0.005, the results showed that there was a change in the average student learning outcomes for the pre-test of the experimental class and the post-test of the experimental class. This is also reinforced by SPSS version 22 calculations in descriptive analysis on learning interpretation showing changes in the average student learning outcomes before learning is carried out with after implementing learning with the Project Based Learning model with the results of the experimental class pre-test equal to showing the results of learning development with a value pre-test experimental class minimum 50.00 and maximum general 75.00 mean 64.67 with a standard foreign exchange of 7.432 after testing and post-testing Student learning outcomes increased to a minimum score of 80.00 with a maximum value of 95.00 with a mean 87.00. This shows an increase in learning outcomes and it can be concluded that there is an influence of the project-based learning learning model on the higher order thinking skills of class VI students at SDN Sahurai I. After implementing the experimental and control classes and data testing with the help of SPSS version 22, the results of test interpretation The Paired Sample T Test shows that the output on the data obtained is a Sig (2-Tailled) result of 0.000 < 0.005 or rcount > rtable, meaning that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, from this it can be concluded that there is an average difference in student learning outcomes between learning models project based learning.
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