Improving Student Learning Activities Through The Use Of Concrete Media In Natural And Social Science Subjects

Abstract

This study aims to enhance the learning activity of fifth-grade students at SDN 4 Sumbersuko through the use of concrete media in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) lessons with the topic of magnetic force.The research was conducted using the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method, which consists of two cycles.Data were collected through observation, tests, and
interviews, then analysed descriptively to measure the increase in student learning activity.This research involves 9 fifth-grade students as subjects.Data collection was carried out by analysing qualitative and quantitative data from observation sheets, learning activity tests, and interviews during the learning process.The success indicator set with a target of 80 percent learning activity completion.The research results show that the use of concrete media significantly increases student learning activity.At the pre cycle stage, student learning activity only reached 52 percent.After the use of concrete media, student learning activity increased to 70 percent in Cycle I and reached 89 percent in Cycle II.This research proves that concrete media can consistently encourage student learning activity, especially in aspects of active participation, student interaction, involvement in discussions, and task completion ability.These results indicate that the use of concrete media in IPAS learning with magnetic force material is effective in enhancing the learning activity