al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2026)

Efforts to Improve Students' Learning Motivation by Implementing the Problem-Based Learning Model in Elementary Schools

Muhammad Nurul Huda (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Nasyariah Siregar (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Rusmanto Rusmanto (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jul 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find out how effective  the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) learning model, or problem-based learning, is in improving students' motivational learning ability to learn in grade IV of Natural and Social Sciences subjects at SD IT Asy-Syifa Al-Inayah 6 Jambi City. Using the Kemmis and McTaggart models, Classroom Action Research (PTK) is used, which includes steps of planning, implementation of actions, observation, and reflection. There were 19 students involved, and the data collection technique was carried out by looking at the activities of teachers and students as well as learning motivation questionnaires. The results were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results of the study show that the application of the problem-based learning  model is effective in increasing students' motivation to learn. This is shown by the increase in student activity from 55% in the pre-cycle to 68.33% in the first cycle and 83.33% in the second cycle, as well as the increase in the results of the motivational questionnaire from 53.18% in the first cycle to 69.40% in the second cycle.

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Journal Info

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Afkar_Journal

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

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, ...