The Effect of Inquiry Model Assisted By Augmented Reality Media On Students' Learning Outcomes In Elementary School Sciences

Abstract

This study aims to test the extent to which the Inquiry model assisted by Augmented Reality (AR) can improve student learning outcomes in the subject of Science at SDN 4 Bandungrejosari. The Inquiry model encourages active involvement of students in the learning process, while AR is used as an interactive visual aid that clarifies abstract concepts and improves student understanding. This study uses a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design of the Nonequivalent Control Group Design type. The sample consisted of an experimental class with 26 students who learned using the Inquiry model assisted by AR and a control class with 26 students who used conventional methods. Data collection was carried out through pretest-posttest and analyzed using non-parametric statistical tests. The results showed a significant effect of the use of the Inquiry model assisted by AR on student learning outcomes. Students who learned with this model experienced a higher increase in learning outcomes than students who used conventional methods. This proves that the integration of AR in Inquiry-based learning effectively strengthens conceptual understanding, improves memory, and encourages active involvement of students in the learning process, which ultimately has a positive impact on their learning outcomes.