Enhancing Students’ Learning Activities Using Problem-Based Learning Model on Temperature and Heat Concept

Abstract

This study aimed to improve the learning activities of SMA Labschool Jakarta students in grade XI of MIPA 1 by applying the Problem-Based Learning model (PBL). The study was undertaken by employing a classroom action research method with 34 participating students on the topic of temperature and heat. The study was conducted in three cycles. The cycles are extended to; planning, action, observation, and reflection. The success indicator of the study was that students’ learning activities could reach > 75%. The data collection was through the use of an observation sheet and the implementation of the learning model. Based on the data analysis, the results indicated that students’ learning activities in the first cycle reached 41,7%. In cycle II, the score reached 61,76%. Finally, the score increased to 85,27% in cycle III. Therefore, it can be concluded that student learning activity increased. In other words, the results verified that Problem-Based Learning can significantly enhance students’ learning activities.