Improving Student Learning Outcomes through the REACT (Relating, Experiencing, Applying, Cooperating, Transfering) Model Based on the Squid Game

Riesma Dwi Mayanti (Teacher Professional Education, Faculty of Education, Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang, Indonesia)
Dyah Triwahyuningtyas (a:1:{s:5:"en_US"s:34:"Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang"})
Melati Sukma Sekar Waluyo (Teacher Professional Education, Faculty of Education, Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang, Indonesia)
Milenia Nanda Katika (Teacher Professional Education, Faculty of Education, Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang, Indonesia)
Hestiqoma Maulida (Teacher Professional Education, Faculty of Education, Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang, Indonesia)

PUSAKA: Journal of Educational Review
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Rethinking Education: Curriculum Innovation, Technology, and Student-Centered L

This study aims to determine the improvement in learning outcomes of third-grade students at SDN Kebonsari 3, Malang City, through the application of the REACT (Relating, Experiencing, Applaying, Cooperating, Transferring) learning model based on the Squid Game game. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design. The subjects were 25 third-grade students at SDN Kebonsari 3, Malang City. Data were collected from three cycles. The results showed that the REACT learning model based on the Squid Game game resulted in significant improvements, with an average grade point average of 80.2 for the entire class and a completion rate of 88%. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the REACT (Relating, Experiencing, Applaying, Cooperating, Transferring) learning model based on the Squid Game game can improve student learning outcomes in class 3B SDN Kebonsari 3, Malang City, in Mathematics, especially in the topic of presenting data in tables.