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

Implementation of Augmented Reality to Improve Students' Understanding of Science Concepts in Elementary Madrasahs

Rika Widyaningsih (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Sri Yulia Sari (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Heroza Firdaus (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to determine the application of Augmented Reality (AR) technology in science learning and the improvement of conceptual understanding among fifth-grade students at Al-Munawwarah Islamic Elementary School in Jambi City after using this media. The study used the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method with the Kemmis & MC Taggart model, implemented in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The results showed that the use of Augmented Reality media was able to gradually improve students' conceptual understanding, as evidenced by the percentage of learning completion, which increased from 64% in the pre-cycle, 68% in the first meeting of Cycle I, 72% in the second meeting of Cycle I, 76% in the first meeting of Cycle II, and reached 88% in the second meeting of Cycle II, categorized as very good. Thus, the application of Augmented Reality media has proven effective in helping students understand abstract science concepts and increasing their learning engagement and motivation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Afkar_Journal

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Subject

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, ...