The influence of project-based learning and problem-based learning models on science learning ability from the perspectives of learning interest

Abstract

This research aimed to: (1) determine differences in science learning abilities between students taught using the project-based learning and problem-based learning models; (2) determine differences in science learning abilities between students who had high learning interest and those who had low learning interest; and (3) determine the interaction between learning models and learning interest on science learning abilities. This research was quantitative research with a quasi experimental type carried out in two sub districts: Pasarkliwon Sub district and Banjarsari Sub district. The research samples were sixth-grade students at Carangan State Elementary School in Pasar Kliwon Sub district as the experimental group and Purworejo State Elementary School, Banjarsari Sub district as the control group. Data collection techniques used test and non test techniques (questionnaires). The data analysis technique used Two Way Analysis of Variance using a significance level of α = 0.05. The results of the research showed that there were differences in students' understanding abilities with a significance level of 0.00<0.05 in project-based learning model learning and problem-based learning. There was a difference in the ability to understand solar system material with a significance level of 0.00<0.05 between students who had a high interest in learning and students who had a low interest in learning. There was an interaction between the learning model and learning interest indicated by (α) 0.003<0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that the application of learning models and students' learning interests influenced students' ability to understand solar system materials.