Abstract
This study aimed to determine the application of the problem-based learning approach to improve the mathematics problem solving skills of the fifth grade students of SDN Susukan 04. The research was conducted at SDN Susukan 04. The method used in this study was the Plomp development model which consisted of three stages: (1) Preliminary Research; (2) Prototyping Phase; (3) Assessment Phase. The subjects in this study were students of class V SDN Susukan 04. The type of data in this study was quantitative. This quantitative data was obtained from the validation result score, the score of 10 students on the observation sheet and the learning material mastery test (TPBA) score. The validation phase of teaching materials developed with the Problem-based Learning approach and validation of the problem-solving ability test. Seeing what happened to students, it was necessary to strive the development of the teaching materials to improve problem-solving abilities in learning Mathematics with the Problem-based Learning approach, as the importance of solving abilities learning problems in teaching success. The test for the difference in the problem-solving ability test of the experimental class and the control class could be seen from the mean of the experimental class = 78.70> the mean of the control class = 64.76. So it can be concluded that the average problem-solving ability of the experimental class students were higher than the problem solving ability of control class students .
Highlights
Education is a vehicle for preparing a generation that is independent, creative, responsible, and has noble character
Based on the research objectives, the results of the research analysis and knowledge that have been described above, it can be concluded that the research conclusion is that the problem-solving abilities of the students increase with the provision of a problem-based learning approach
It can be concluded that the average problem solving ability of the experimental class students is higher than the control class students' problem solving abilities
Summary
Education is a vehicle for preparing a generation that is independent, creative, responsible, and has noble character. One of the subjects that plays a role in realizing these educational goals is mathematics. One of the math competencies that is required in the 21st century is problem solving. The purpose of mathematics subjects in schools is to enable the students to solve the problems which include the ability to understand problems, design. Mathematical models, solve the models and interpret the solutions obtained (Faturahman, 2015).Based on the stated problems, it is necessary to grow mathematical creative thinking of the students who do not like mathematics to improve their learning outcomes. Cooperative learning promotes creative thinking by increasing the number of ideas, quality of ideas, feelings of stimulation and enjoyment, and originality of expression in creative problem solving
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