Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Peserta Didik Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Pada Pembelajaran Matematika

Abstract

The learning interest of students from the results of observations before conducting the research was categorized as less than good, which was 45.07%. This classroom action research aims to improve the learning interest of class X.10 students of SMA Negeri 2 Palembang using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model with a cultural context in mathematics learning. This research was conducted in 2 cycles using the Kemmis & Mc. Taggart model which has four stages in each cycle, namely planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The subjects of the study were 38 class X.10 students of SMA Negeri 2 Palembang and the object of the study was the learning interest of students. The data analysis technique using quantitative descriptive obtained that the learning interest of students from the results of observations in cycle I was 61.02% categorized as sufficient and increased to 80.43% categorized as good in cycle II. Based on the results of the questionnaire, the average score of student learning interest in cycle I was 66.11% categorized as sufficient and increased to 79.05% categorized as good in cycle II. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model with a cultural context can increase the learning interest of class X.10 students of SMA Negeri 2 Palembang in mathematics learning.