<![CDATA[Background: This study is motivated by the low levels of student engagement and learning outcomes in Islamic Religious Education, mainly due to the dominant use of conventional teaching methods, such as lectures, which limit student participation in the learning process. This condition underscores the need for a more innovative, student-centered learning model. Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the improvement of Islamic Religious Education learning outcomes through the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning model among fourth-grade students at SD Dasar Negeri 23 Mukomuko. Method: The study employs Classroom Action Research conducted through four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data were collected using tests and observations to measure students’ learning outcomes and engagement before and after the intervention. Findings: The results indicate that implementing the Problem-Based Learning model significantly improved students’ learning outcomes, as reflected in increases in average scores from 62.25 in the pre-cycle to 70.75 in Cycle I and 86.5 in Cycle II, with the percentage of students achieving mastery rising to 95%. Conclusion: Problem-Based Learning is efficacious in improving learning outcomes in Islamic Religious Education. Contributions: This study provides practical guidance for teachers on developing more active and meaningful Islamic Religious Education at the elementary school level.]]>
