PENINGKATAN MINAT DAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA DENGAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM SOLVING

Abstract

The purposes of this research was to improve the learning interest and achievement of mathematics in grade VII A of SMP N 3 Semanu using Problem Solving methode. The kind of this research is Class Action Research (CAR). The subjects of this research were students of class VII A SMP N 3 Semanu totaling 28 students. The object of this research was to increase the learning interest and achievement of mathematics. The technique of data collection was done by observation, questionnaire, tests and documentation. The results of research showed that there were an increase in the learning interest and achievement of mathematics . This was indicated by an increase in the result percentage of average learning interest score that was 77,31% in the pre-action, 82,69% at the first cycle and 86,3% in the second cycle. Mathematic learning achievement of student also increased. At the beginning of the test ,the ability is 56,43. In the first cycle, the average result improves to 70,54. In the second cycle the average result improves to 89,11. Based on the results of the research,Problem Solving can increase the learning interest and achievement of mathematics. So, mathematic teachers can apply Problem Solving in their learning and teaching process.