The INNOVATION IN THE USE OF CROSS PUZZLES AS BIOLOGY LEARNING MEDIA TO IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Abstract

In the Merdeka Curriculum, teachers have the flexibility to choose various learning models and media used to create student-centered learning. The purpose of this study was to determine the increase in student learning outcomes in class X biology subject through the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model which was integrated with crossword media. This classroom action research consisted of 3 cycles with research subjects being students of XD class SMA Negeri 2 Tanggul for the 2022/2023 academic year. This study focused on learning outcomes. Data obtained through observation and post-test. The results showed that in the first cycle the percentage of successful students achieved a score above or in accordance with the KKM (Minimum Completeness Criteria) was 53%, the second cycle was 58% and in the third cycle was 78%, it can be seen that there was an increase in the percentage from cycle I to cycle II by 5% and cycle II to cycle III there is a percentage increase of 20%. So it can be concluded that the use of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model that is integrated with crossword media can improve student learning outcomes.