Journal of Primary Education Innovation and Research
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Primary Education Innovation and Research

The Implementation of the ARCS Learning Model to Improve Elementary School Students’ Learning Outcomes in Natural and Social Sciences

Arni Sasmitasari (State University of Makassar)
Awaluddin Muin (State University of Makassar)
Firdaus (State University of Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of the ARCS learning model in improving students’ IPAS learning outcomes among fifth-grade students at SD Inpres 12/79 Toro, Kecamatan Tanete Riattang, Kabupaten Bone. This research used Classroom Action Research, which was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The subjects of this study were 29 fifth-grade students, consisting of 19 male students and 10 female students, and one fifth-grade teacher. Data were collected through observation and essay tests. The data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis through data reduction, data description, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the implementation of the ARCS learning model improved students’ IPAS learning outcomes. In Cycle I, 20 students, or 68.96%, achieved the minimum mastery criterion, with a mean score of 75.51. In Cycle II, the number increased to 25 students, or 86.20%, with a mean score of 80.31. The improvement also occurred in the learning process, where teacher and student activities became better after the reflection and improvement in Cycle II. These findings indicate that the ARCS learning model can create a more active, motivating, and meaningful learning process through the components of Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction. Therefore, the ARCS learning model can be used as an alternative strategy to improve students’ IPAS learning outcomes at the elementary school level.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPEIR

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Journal of Primary Education Innovation and Research (JPEIR) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality scholarly articles in Indonesian or English, focusing on innovative practices, theoretical advances, and empirical research in the field of primary education. The journal aims to be a ...