The Development of Problem-solving Ability using Problem-based Learning in Science Learning Area for Fourth Grade Students

Abstract

This research aimed to develop problem-solving ability using problem-based learning in science learning Area for Fourth Grade Students. The participants is a group of fourth-grade students during the second semester of the 2020 education year of school under Roi-et Primary Educational Service Area 1. The researcher has researched according to the action research. The research tools used were the problem-based learning model, problem-solving ability assessment form and Fieldnotes. The researcher analyzes the data from the data collection by using basic statistics, mean, percentage and takes the percentage value from the problem-solving ability assessment form to analyze the level of problem-solving ability by comparing the percentage with the criterion. The result revealed that ; 15 fourth-grade students who learned by Problem-Based Learning had average score of problem-solving ability at 16.80 or 84%. There were 15 students passed the criteria at a percentage of 70% which was 100%. The finding indicated that problem-based learning can develop students’ problem-solving abilities. Students can correctly identify problems and explain their causes. There is a solution to the problem that is consistent with the cause of the problem. Furthermore, problem-based learning helps build a positive manner and motivation, facilitates students to become responsible for their learning, and increases their ability to use resources and personal experience.