Peningkatan Motivasi Belajar Siswa dengan Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Menggunakan Media Teka-Teki Silang

Abstract

The sensory system is one of the materials from the coordination system sub-topic that is studied in biology subjects in high school. The results of observations that have been made show that students have difficulty understanding the coordination system material, are less motivated and less active in participating in learning activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of implementing problem-based learning strategies on sensory system material using crossword puzzles. The research was carried out in a quasi-experimental manner with a population of 177 students in class XI MIA at SMA Negeri 4 Kediri and a sample of 4 classes (the classes MIA XI 1, MIA XI 3, MIA XI 4 and MIA XI 5) consisting of 142 students. The classes of MIA XI 1 and 3 are taught using a conventional strategy with TTS media, while the classes MIA XI 4 and 5 are taught using a PBL strategy with TTS media. Student motivation was measured by a motivational questionnaire and the results were analyzed by the Mann Whitney test. The results of the study show that the application of problem-based learning strategies to sensory system material using crossword puzzles can increase student learning motivation.