Collaborative Classroom Action Research Research Articles

Implementation of problem based learning model assisted by powerpoint and space building props on the surface area of cubes and beams in fourth grade students SDN Teluk Pucung I

One of the efforts to overcome students' low understanding of the material surface area of cubes and blocks is through the application of innovative learning models. The research aims to improve students' understanding of the material of the surface area of cubes and blocks through Problem Based Learning models assisted by powerpoint media and props for building cubes and blocks. The study used the collaborative classroom action research model of Kemmis Mc Taggart. The participants of the study were 16 students consisting of 10 female students and 6 male students in grade VI SDN Teluk Pucung I. Researchers collected data through observation, interview, and test techniques. Observation and interview techniques are useful for obtaining data on the implementation of research. Meanwhile, test techniques are used to measure students' understanding in the form of description questions. Researchers analyze data through three stages, namely reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The data that has been analyzed is then validated through triangulation techniques. Research findings show an improvement in reading skills in each cycle. Referring to the research findings, the researcher concluded that the application of the Problem Based Learning model assisted by powerpoint media and teaching aids for building cubes and blocks can increase students' understanding of the material surface area of cubes and blocks

Role Playing to Improve English Vocabulary Ability in Speaking Skill

In this study, initially scoring at 2.15, the objective was to enhance students’ English vocabulary for speaking through a role-playing learning strategy, using a Collaborative Classroom Action Research approach. The methodology involved stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection in distinct cycles, each comprising two meetings. Data were collected using methods like speaking skill evaluations, questionnaires on role-playing practice, and field notes. The participants were fourth-semester students of the D3 English Study Program at Madiun State Polytechnic. Notably, student scores in speaking vocabulary improved across cycles, from 2.42 in the first to 3.15 in the third, meeting the success criterion of 3.01 and demonstrating the effectiveness of the role-playing strategy in the learning process.

Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Kognitif Anak Dengan Mengenalkan Konsep Bilangan Melalui Kartu Angka Di TK Pembina Negeri Sungai Penuh

Of all the students at TK Pembina Negeri Sungai Penuh, only six students (37.5%) have high numeracy skills. To teach children about numbers, the author wants to learn how to make number cards. The TK Pembina Negeri play group was the research population. Kemmis and Taggart's paradigm is used in collaborative classroom action research. Qualitative and quantitative descriptive percentage approaches were included in the data analysis process. Documentation and observation are the methods used to obtain data. There were two rounds of research. includes preparation, action and observation, as well as reflection in each cycle. The research subjects were six tens female students from TK Pembina Negeri Semester I for the 2023–2024 academic year. Research findings show that, with an accuracy rate of 89.2%, children's understanding of numerical concepts is in a good range.

Improvement of student’s argumentation skill through problem-based learning in the concept of nerveous and endocrine system disorders

21st-century education directs learners to develop the skills of argumentation. Argumentation skills are the intellectual abilities involved in solving problems, making judgments and decisions, and formulating ideas and beliefs. The purpose of this research was to improve students' argumentation skills through the implementation of the Problem-based learning model in the concept of nervous and endocrine system disorders. This study was Collaborative Classroom Action Research with two learning cycles in the concept of Nervous and Endocrine System disorders. This study reveals students' argumentation skills adapted from Dawson Venville (2009). The results of this research revealed that the level of students' argumentation skills in cycle I was only up to levels 1 and 2. As much as 59% of students were at level 2 argumentation skills and 41% of students were at level 1 argumentation skills. In cycle II, there are students with level 3 argumentation skills. The rest scattered on levels 1 (3% of students) and 2 (35% of students) argumentation skills. Through this research, we found that students' argumentation skills increased from cycle I to cycle II.

The Use Of Augmented Reality (AR) Media To Enhance Student Motivation Learning

This study aims to increase student learning motivation using Augmented Reality (AR) media in the context of science learning. The research method used was collaborative classroom action research with research subjects consisting of XI MIPA 1 students at SMA Negeri 9 Bogor City. This study used learning motivation questionnaires as a measuring tool, with indicators that included confidence in self-ability, learning strategies that activate students, the meaning of science learning, achievement, and learning environment stimuli. Augmented Reality media was developed using the Halo AR application and applied to learning plant tissue structure and function material (KD 3.3 and 4.3) and animal tissue structure and function (KD 3.4 and 4.4). The results showed that the application of AR media in learning has succeeded in increasing the average learning motivation of students by 0.6 points, which increased from 2.41 to 3.01 in the 2nd action cycle. Based on the results of this collaborative classroom action research, it can be concluded that the use of Augmented Reality media is effective in increasing the learning motivation of students in class XI MIPA 1 at SMA Negeri 9 Kota Bogor. These results make an important contribution to developing innovative and more engaging learning strategies and can lay the foundation for developing broader technology-based education in the future.

Implementation of The Project-Based Learning Model (PjBL) to Improve Students' Biological Learning Results at MAN Insan Cendekia Palu City

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to improve students' biology learning achievement in Animalia material by using the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model. The research subjects were students of class X IPA Al-Qomar MAN Insan Cendekia Kota Palu even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year that consist of 24 students. This research uses collaborative classroom action research (PTKK). The research was carried out in two cycles, each cycle was carried out in 2 meetings through four stages, namely planning, actions, observing and reflecting. The results showed that the application of the Project based learning (PjBL) model could improve students' biology learning achievement with an average score in cycle I of 77.85 and in cycle II learning achievement increased with an average score of 87.10. Posttest results showed an increase in student learning achievement in the form of classical comprehend of 96% and an increase in absorption of 46.85%.Key words: Project based learning, learning achievement, Animalia

Penggunaan Media Pop Up Book untuk Meningkatkan Minat Baca Siswa Kelas II SD Negeri Malaka

This research aims to increase interest in reading by using pop up book media in class II students at SD Negeri Malaka. This research is collaborative classroom action research. The subjects of this research were class II students at SD Negeri Malaka for the 2023/2024 academic year, totaling 20 students. The research design used is the Kemmis and Mc model. Taggart. The data collection techniques used in this research are: 1) scale, 2) observation, and 3) documentation. Data analysis techniques use quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis. The results of the research show that class II students' interest in reading at SD Negeri Malaka can be increased by using pop up book media through the steps of observing pop up book media, listening to and reading poetry, asking and answering questions and directing attention to learning. In pre-action, the percentage of students who had a minimum interest in reading had reached a good predicate of 0%. In the first cycle, the percentage increase in the number of students who had a minimum interest in reading reached a good predicate of 45%. In cycle II, the percentage increase in the number of students who had a minimum interest in reading reached a good predicate of 85%.

Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Two Stay Two Stray untuk memperbaiki Komunikasi Matematika Siswa Kelas XII XII-2 SMAN Model Terpadu Madani

In learning students convey the results of their work is not always easy to accept. This is because their level of mathematical communication is not high. To improve their communication skills, a learning model that emphasizes communication aspects is needed, one of these models is two stay two stray. For this reason, through this study to improve students' mathematical communication skills, the two stay two stray learning model was applied to the limit material of trigonometric functions. This research was conducted on students of class XII-2 of Madani Integrated Model Senior High School in the 2022/2023 school year. This research is a collaborative classroom action research (PTK) which is carried out in 2 learning cycles. The results of the research in cycle 1 get the level of mathematical communication skills of student A is at level 1, student B is at level 2, student C is at level 3. Then revisions were made in cycle 2 learning to get the results of student A at level 2, student B at level 3 and student C at Level 3. From these results it can be concluded that learning mathematics by applying the two stay two stray type cooperative learning model can improve mathematical communication skills for students who have low and medium abilities.Keywords : Two stay two stray, Mathematical Communication

Improving Students’ Cognitive Abilities through Jarimatics Method at Al-Hidayah Negarasaka Village Negerikaton District Pesawaran District

This research is based on the researcher's observations and experience, that cognitive abilities through Jarimatika are not just a medium for counting, but by using the Jarimatika method, children feel happy and there is no pressure. Using the Jarimatika method can train children's counting, and increase children's numeracy skills. Based on the background of the problem, the research problem was formulated, namely: whether the application of learning through the Jarimatika method is able to improve the numeracy skills of Group B RA students. Al-Hidayah, Negarasaka Village, Negerikaton District, Pesawaran Regency. This research uses a collaborative Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach. This research was carried out in two cycles, using instruments in the form of a calculation work sheet using the Jarimatika method and a teacher observation sheet. The improvement can be seen from the children's learning completeness in developing gross motor skills which has increased, this can be seen from the children's learning completeness in the Pras Cycle with a total of 40% completeness. then in cycle I it increased by 46.67%, and in cycle II the percentage of children's learning completion increased to 86.67%.
 Keywords: Jarimatics Method, Improving Students’ Cognitive, Numeracy Skills

Upaya Peningkatkan Collaboration Skills Peserta Didik SD Melalui Penerapan Project Based Learning (PjBL)

This study aims to improve the collaboration skills of third-grade students at SD N Ledok 01 Salatiga by applying the Project Based Learning (PjBL) Model. The type of this research is a collaborative classroom action research (PTKK). The subject of this research were 26 third-grade students. This study uses a spiral spin model design developed by Kemmis and Mc Taggart. This research was conducted in 2 cycles. Each cycle consists of 3 stages, namely the planning stage, the implementation and observation stage, also the reflection stage. This research is successful if it achieves success indicators<80%. Data collection techniques are in the form of observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis used is descriptive qualitative and quantitative. The results showed that the Project Based Learning (PjBL) Model can increase collaboration skills occurring in each cycle which has been shown that students can interact with group mates while doing assignments, which is shown in the pre-cycle of 0%, cycle I of 54%, and cycle II by 81%. Mutual assistance has increased as shown in the pre-cycle of 0%, cycle I of 62%, and cycle II of 85%. Student’s ability to be responsible increased as shown in the pre-cycle of 0%, cycle I of 58%, and cycle II of 85%.

Application of Project Based Learning to Improve Learning Outcomes in Class IV Object Change Material at SDN 1 Cikunir

This research is based on the problem of students not yet mastering the material on Changes in Form of Objects. This research aims to improve science learning outcomes regarding changes in the shape of objects through the Project-based Learning learning model for class IV students at SDN Cikunir 1. The type of research used is collaborative classroom action research; the subjects in this research are class IV students, with a total of 24 students. This research consists of four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques are carried out by observation and tests. Data collection tools use observation sheets and written test questions. The data analysis technique was carried out quantitatively and descriptively, and the nature of the research was collaborative. As for the difference in the average score of student learning outcomes in cycles I and II, it shows an increase in the ability of students' learning outcomes with the Project Based Learning learning model, as shown by the increasing evaluation results in each cycle. In cycle I, the average was 54%; in cycle II, the average learning outcomes were obtained at 82%. Therefore, applying the project-based learning model can improve student learning outcomes in Class IV Changes in Form material at SDN 1 Cikunir.

Creating Joyful Learning Through Snowball Throwing to Enhance Primary Students’ Vocabulary

The teaching of English has some challenges, especially in primary school. The primary students do not speak English as their mother language, therefore it is quite difficult for them to acquire English fluently. Additionally, English in Indonesia is a foreign language that the children do not use in their daily life, particularly in rural areas. The preliminary study found that the primary students’ English score was under the minimum passing criteria which was 68, there was only thirty-four percent (34%) of students can achieve it. Thus, the use of teaching techniques was implemented to help the children to acquire better English. The purpose of this study was to examine how a snowball-throwing teaching method and youtube may be used to improve the vocabulary understanding of fifth graders. This study used collaborative classroom action research (CCAR). The results showed that the snowball throwing method and youtube can help students improve their vocabulary knowledge. Vocabulary tests got an average score of 93.6, with ninety-eight percent (98 percent) of students reach with the criteria. They were enthusiastic about utilizing this method to learn English. They were also able to work well in groups, and displayed excellent teamwork skills.

IMPROVING THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ WRITING ABILITY THROUGH PROBLEM BASED LEARNING AT SMKN 1 PENUKAL

The purpose of this study was to improve the writing abilities of eleventh grade students at SMKN 1 Penukal by using Problem-Based Learning in the academic year 2023–2024. 34 students participated in the study, which used a Collaborative Classroom Action Research (CAR) design. The writer and the English instructor worked together as partners on the project. The research employed the Kemmis and McTaggart paradigm, which included three cycles of three meetings each for the purposes of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Tests and observation were used in the gathering of data. The findings demonstrated that students' writing skills had improved; their mean scores increased from 63.82 in the first research to 89.71 in the third cycle, above the Minimum Mastery Criterion (KKM) of 75. The English teacher's affirmative reaction demonstrated the effectiveness of the activity that was put into place. Finally, it can be said that problem-based learning improved the writing skills of students.

Implementing Improvisation Techniques to Teach Spoken English at Undergraduate Level: A Classroom Action Research

The present study investigated the effectiveness of the implementation of improvisation techniques in the English language classroom to enhance the speaking skill of the students of BS level at the university of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. The improvement in students’ speaking scores and the betterment of the classroom ambiance were the two target goals of this research. The study employed the collaborative classroom action research design by following the Kemmis’ and Mctaggart (2004) spiral model as theoretical framework. The subject of the study was the first semester students of BS Secondary Education, University of the Punjab. The study carried out in two cycles where each cycle was based on four stages i.e. planning, action, observation and reflection. The results of the speaking exam show the significant progress of students speaking competence. Their average grades were increased from 2.43 in pretest scores to 3.23 during first cycle and 3.78 in the second cycle. It indicates a noticeable improvement. The Students’ cooperation, response and active participation in the activities in the whole teaching learning process highlights the higher motivation level and learning spirits after the implementation of the improvisation techniques. It was evidenced by their participation rates of 78.6% in cycle 1 and 88.6% participants in cycle 2.

KWL Strategy in Students’ Reading Comprehension of Descriptive Text

This study focused on the KWL (Know-Want-Learned) strategy in students’ reading comprehension of descriptive text. The objective of this study was to find out how the KWL strategy could improve students’ reading comprehension of descriptive text. The design of the research was collaborative classroom action research. This research was conducted in two cycles; each cycle consisted of planning, action, observation, and reflection. By using the purposive sampling technique, the students in XD of a certain school in Semarang were selected as the sample of this study. The sample consisted of 30 students, 20 females and 10 males. The researchers used an observation sheet and a test to collect the data. The result showed that the KWL strategy was a way of teaching reading comprehension of descriptive text. Based on the test score, in cycle one, there were 50% students who achieved a minimum standard score, and in cycle two, 90% students achieved a minimum standard score. Thus, it could be concluded that the KWL strategy could improve students’ reading comprehension of descriptive text in the way of helping students to reach the minimum standard score.

Implementation of Differentiated Discovery Models to Improve Students’ Understanding of Physics Concepts and Science Process Skills

This study aimed to improve students’ understanding of physics concepts and science process skills by combining the discovery model with the differentiated instructions approach. This study used the Collaborative Classroom Action Research method, which was carried out in two learning cycles with 36 research subjects in class X.1 at a high school in Banjarmasin. Each learning cycle comprised several meetings involving the stages of plan, do/action, see/observation, and reflection. The results from cycle I indicated that 8.33% of students had completed all the indicators of learning objectives (ILO) related to understanding the physics concept of alternative energy. Furthermore, there was an enhancement in students’ process skills, with an average increase of 37% falling into the “Less” category. The results in cycle I showed that learning activities required improvement for cycle II. The results in cycle II showed that 78% of students had completed all the ILO of understanding physics concepts, and there was an increase in students’ processing skills with an average score of 66.67% in the “Good” category. An increased understanding of physics concepts with an N-Gain value in the “High” category had a strong positive relationship with an increase in science process skills in the “Medium” category. Based on the findings of this study, it was identified that the differentiated discovery model could improve students’ understanding of physics concepts and science process skills because it could facilitate students’ learning needs, thus providing implications for students’ activeness and receptiveness to information learning physics in class.

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Menggunakan Model Discovery Learning pada Submateri Perkembangbiakan Tumbuhan

This research aims to improve student learning outcomes through the application of the discovery learning model to the sub-material of plant reproduction. The type of research used is collaborative classroom action research. The research was carried out in 2 cycles consisting of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The subjects in this research were students in class IX F of SMP Negeri 12 Pontianak, consisting of 32 people. Data were collected using observation sheets on learning implementation and evaluation questions consisting of 10 description questions. The results of the research show that the application of the discovery learning model can improve student learning outcomes, namely in cycle 1 the number of students who got a passing grade was 16 people with a percentage of 50% and experienced an increase in cycle 2, namely the number of students who got a passing grade became 23 people with a percentage of 71.87%. It can be concluded that the application of the discovery learning model to the sub-material of plant reproduction can improve the learning outcomes of class IX F students at SMP Negeri 12 Pontianak.

Implementation of CTL Model to improve Students’ English Learning Achievement

The objective of this research was to improve students’ learning achievement after being taught using contextual teaching and learning model by using an assessment media conducted online, namely Google Form. This research was conducted at tenth grade students at SMAN 11 Palembang that consisted 35 students in the academic year 2022/2023. This research was collaborative classroom action research with two cycles. The data were collected through Qualitative and Quantitative analysis. Qualitative data were obtained through observations which was carried out during the learning process in the classroom where teacher and students were observed and interviewed to the English teacher after teaching and learning process was completed. In addition, Quantitative data were obtained through tests carried out by students in each learning cycle. The test was in the form of multiple-choice tests. The findings indicated that the implementation of contextual teaching and learning model could improve students’ learning achievement from its average 62,5 in the first cycle to 90,8 in the second cycle. Meanwhile the needs of using technology such as Google Form in the assessment in beneficial factors to support this contextual teaching and learning model.

Efforts to Improve Calculating Ability Through Meronce Activities at Shekinah Preschool School

This research aims to improve counting skills through bead stringing activities in 5-6-year-old children at Shekinah Waisai Early Childhood Education. The use of bead stringing as a medium engages children directly in the learning process. This study employed a collaborative classroom action research method, which involved cooperation with the class teacher in the research implementation. The research model used was the classroom action research model emphasizing the implementation process developed by Kemmis and Mc. Taggart. The subjects of this research were 12 children aged 5-6 years. Data collection methods involved the use of observation sheets (checklists), and data analysis was conducted quantitatively. The findings of this research show that color recognition skills can be improved through bead stringing activities. In the learning process, children were given the opportunity to engage in bead stringing activities using various simple and appealing bead stringing materials. The results gradually improved, as observed during the pre-action stage, reaching 61%. It further increased in the first meeting of cycle I to 61%, and increased again in the second meeting to 64%. Counting skills improved in cycle II, reaching 72% in the first meeting, and further increased to 83% in the second meeting, achieving the success target set by the researcher.

Peningkatan Kemampuan Membaca Permulaan Melalui Media Kartu Huruf pada Kelompok A di Taman Kanak-Kanak Santa Theresia 1 Pangkalpinang

This classroom action research aims to improve beginning reading skills in group A through letter cards at St. Kindergarten. Theresia 1 Pangkalpinang. The method used in this research is collaborative classroom action research using the Kemmis and Mc Taggart model. PTK is implemented as an effort to overcome problems that arise in the classroom. This method is carried out in three stages, namely planning, implementation and reflection. The research subjects were students from Group A of St. Theresia 1 Pangkalpinang, totaling 15 children. The object of this research is the beginning reading ability in group A. The data collection method used is observation. Technical data analysis was carried out descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively. The success indicator set is a minimum of 75% of 15 children who have achieved initial reading skills. This research was conducted in two cycles. The results of research on the development of early reading abilities using letter card media in general for the categories of children who are developing well and children who are developing very well, in quantity there was an increase where at the beginning of the study there was only 1 child, but at the end of the study there were 11 children (6 children included good category and 5 children in the very good category) which means that the Classroom Action Research was considered successful in meeting the minimum target. Thus, it can be concluded that activities to improve initial reading skills using letter cards in Group A Kindergarten St. Theresia 1 Pangkalpinang has had a positive impact as indicated by an increase in the quantity of children who are able to read at the beginning by using letter cards properly and correctly.
 Keywords: beginning reading ability, letter card media, early childhood