PENERAPAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

Abstract

This research was done due to the low mathematics problem-solving skills of students grade V in SDN P Bandung. The low students’ problem-solving skills was known by pre-test scores done by the researcher. Based on that problem, the researcher used Classroom Action Research (CAR) with Problem Based Learning (PBL) method. This study was aimed to describe the learning process using the problem-based learning method to increase students’ problem-solving skills in mathematics and to describe the increased mathematics problem-solving skills of students after using problem-based learning method. The participants of this study was 20 students of class V C. This classroom action research adapted Kemmis and Mc. Taggart method in two cycle. The result of this study shows that the indicator rate has increased in problem-solving skills include knowing the formed element, questioned and needed element, formulating mathematics problem or arranging mathematic model, applying strategic problem solving both on mathematic and not, explaining or interpreting the result based on origin problem. From the result of this study, it can conclude that problem-based learning method can improve student's problem- solving skills in mathematic.