<![CDATA[The application of less varied learning models and media in early reading instruction has an impact on the low achievement of students' early reading skills. This study aims to determine the improvement of early reading skills of first-grade students through the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model using the PRABACA (Prasmanan Membaca) media at SDN 064974 Medan Tembung. The method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR), which includes a pre-cycle phase followed by three cycles: Cycle I, Cycle II, and Cycle III. Each cycle consists of four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques include observation, tests, and documentation study. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative and quantitative. The results showed that the students' early reading ability in the pre-cycle phase revealed that out of 23 students, only 3 students achieved the minimum mastery criteria, with an average score of 38.5%. Therefore, the researcher continued to Cycle I. In Cycle I, the average score increased to 55.5%, with a classical mastery percentage of 35%. In Cycle II, the average score rose to 69.5%, with a classical mastery percentage of 61%. Further improvement was seen in Cycle III, with an average score of 88.5% and a classical mastery percentage of 91%. The percentage of students’ early reading skills improved in each cycle. Thus, it can be concluded that the use of the PBL model based on PRABACA (Prasmanan Membaca) media in Indonesian language learning for first-grade students at SDN 064974 Medan Tembung resulted in an improvement in students’ early reading skills.]]>
