TOFEDU: The Future of Education Journal
Vol 5 No 1 (2026)

The Influence of Project Based Learning on Social Studies Content Understanding in the Merdeka Curriculum at SD 006 Langgini

Laspita, Romi (Unknown)
Haris, Hanisa (Unknown)
Nasrul, Nasrul (Unknown)
Rani, Afriza Rahma (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of Project-Based Learning on students’ understanding of Social Studies content within the Merdeka Curriculum at Elementary School 006 Langgini. This research employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest model. The research sample consisted of 17 students selected through total sampling. The research instrument was a Social Studies comprehension test that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired sample t-test. The results indicated an increase in the students’ average comprehension scores after the implementation of Project-Based Learning. Hypothesis testing revealed that Project-Based Learning had a significant effect on students’ understanding of Social Studies content in the Merdeka Curriculum at Elementary School 006 Langgini. Therefore, Project-Based Learning can be used as an alternative instructional strategy to enhance students’ conceptual understanding of Social Studies in elementary schools.

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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TOFEDU Journal is a scientific journal related to research results, conceptual studies, critical/comprehensive studies in the field of education. The results of the work of the researchers are expected to make a positive contribution in the field of education in order to achieve equitable, inclusive ...