Pengaruh Model Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Terhadap Keterampilan Berpikir Kreatif Dan Hasil Belajar Siswa Pelajaran IPA Kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Palu

Harina Pangestu Yulianingtias (Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Sains Pascasarjana Universitas Tadulako)
Vanny M.A. Tiwow (Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Sains Pascasarjana Universitas Tadulako)
Anang W. M. Diah (Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Sains Pascasarjana Universitas Tadulako)

Mitra Sains
Vol 4 No 2 (2016): April

This research aimed to describe influence of problem-based learning (PBL) towards students’ creative thinking skill and learning achievement at Class VII of SMPN 3 Palu. The research implemented quasi-experimental using control group pretest-posttest design. The samples of the research were Class VII F (as experimental group) and Class VII I (as control group). Research data were collected using creative thinking skill test and learning achievement test and were analyzed by t-test and descriptive statistic method. Results of the research showed that there was significant difference (α = 0,05) for (1) creative thinking skill and (2) learning achievement between the both groups. Analysis on normalized gain (<g>) showed that the experimental group outaperformed the control group in the two aspects. It could be concluded that problem-based learning had significant influence on students’ creative thinking skill and learning achievement at Class VII of SMPN 3 Palu.