The implementation of project-based learning model to improve students' learning outcomes

Abstract

This study aims to determine the improvement of students' cognitive learning outcomes after the implementation of the PjBL model combined with PDEODE (predictdiscuss-explain-observe-discuss-explain). This research was conducted at several senior high schools in Banda Aceh from September to October 2018. The Pre-test post-test control group design was employed in this research. The total of 172 students was involved as subjects which was divided in to 2 groups (control and experiment). The students' learning outcomes were measured by calculating gain normalization (g) and the Mann-Whitney test. The results showed a significant difference between control group and experiment group α =0.05, the value of Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) 0.00<0.05. To concluded, the PjBL model combined with PDEODE has significantly improve the cognitive learning outcomes of students.