The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning Model Assisted By Design Thinking on Experimenting Skills in Grade IV Science and Technology Learning in Dagangan Sub-District

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of project-based learning model on experimental skills. The type of research is quantitative. The population was grade VI elementary schools in Dagangan sub-district, Madiun district. The sampling technique used was random sampling. The research sample was SD Negeri Sewulan 02 and SD Negeri Dagangan 02, each with 20 students. The source of data is IPAS learning with material changes in form. Data collection through tests and observations. Data analysis using Paired t-tests and N-gain test for effectiveness test. The results showed that the Paired t-test test for the post-test results of the experimental group obtained data that was significant (2-tailed) less than 0.05 (Sig < 0.05) so it could be interpreted that there was a difference; N-gain effectiveness test = 70.70% with very high criteria; and 83.44% participant activeness with high criteria. In conclusion, the project-based learning model assisted by design thinking is effective in improving students' ability to experiment.