An Analysis of Problem Solving Ability in Social Studies Subject Using Problem Based Learning Model

Dian Ayu Larasati
Agung Dwi Bahtiar El Rizaq
Sujatno
Sea Thearith

International Journal of Geography, Social, and Multicultural Education (IJGSME)
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): 1 February 2025

This research aims to compare problem solving skills taught through Problem Based Learning with direct learning using Geogebra software. This research is a type of quasi-experimental research. All participants in this research were class VIII students at SMP Negeri 11 Surabaya. The description test with ten questions is a research tool used to assess problem solving skills. The research used Covariance Analysis (Anacova), inferential analysis of the data was carried out. The research results show that students who use the problem-based learning model with GeoGebra software have better problem solving abilities compared to students who use the direct learning model with GeoGebra software