<![CDATA[Teaching Natural Teaching Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) in elementary school requires instructional strategies that can encourage student engagement while supporting their understanding of the material being studied. This study aims to describe the implementation of the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) cooperative learning strategy in supporting student engagement and understanding of IPAS among third-grade students at SDN 2 Kepanjenlor. The study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, involving third- grade teachers and students as sources of information. Data validity was verified through triangulation of techniques and sources, while data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that STAD-type cooperative learning was implemented through the presentation of material, the formation of heterogeneous groups, group discussion and collaboration activities, the presentation of discussion results, and the provision of evaluations and rewards. The application of this learning method provided opportunities for students to actively engage, discuss, exchange opinions, and help one another in understanding the IPAS material. The results of observations and interviews also showed that students responded positively to group learning activities and demonstrated greater engagement during the learning process. Thus, the implementation of STAD-type cooperative learning can serve as an alternative learning strategy that supports student activity, interaction, and understanding in IPAS learning in elementary school.]]>
