al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)

The Application of Augmented Reality (AR) Technology in Islamic Education Learning for Islamic History Material to Improve Student Learning Outcomes at SMPN 01 Pamekasan

Qonita Alfiya Khoirunnisa (Universitas Islam Negeri Madura, Indonesia)
Muliatul Maghfiroh (Universitas Islam Negeri Madura, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Apr 2026

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to maximize students' academic achievement in Islamic Religious Education, particularly in Islamic History, by utilizing Augmented Reality technology. The approach used is Classroom Action Research based on the Kemmis and McTaggart model, which is carried out through two cycles including the stages of planning, action implementation, observation, and evaluation. The research participants consisted of junior high school students. Data collection was carried out through learning achievement tests, observations of student and teacher activities, and questionnaires to measure student responses. Data analysis used quantitative descriptive methods. The results of the study showed that the implementation of Augmented Reality succeeded in significantly improving student learning achievement. The average student score increased from 60.94 in the initial pretest to 93.59 in the first cycle, then increased again to 96.41 in the second cycle. The learning success rate also skyrocketed from 24.24% in the initial condition to 93.94% in the first cycle and a perfect 100% in the second cycle. The N-Gain value reached 0.90, which is categorized as a high increase. In addition, student learning engagement and teachers' ability to organize the teaching process also increased. Student response to Augmented Reality has been very supportive, demonstrating that this technology is an innovative and effective teaching tool.

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Afkar_Journal

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Social Sciences

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al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...