Enhancing the Engagement of Third-Grade Students in Pancasila Education Through the “Make a Match” Cooperative Learning Model

Dika Binti Johari (Innovative University College)
Zahwa Sahara (Trunojoyo University)
Rizky Tidarwati Pratiwi (Trunojoyo University)
Nur Imamah (Trunojoyo University)
Hana Rosyida (Trunojoyo University)
Intan Kusumawati (Universitas Cokroaminoto Yogyakarta)

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Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): October

This study aims to increase third-grade students' engagement in Pancasila Education at SDN Pernajuh through the “Make a Match” cooperative learning model. A Classroom Action Research (CAR) method based on the Kemmis and McTaggart model was conducted across two cycles (planning, implementation, observation, reflection). Subjects were 19 third-grade students during the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. Data were collected via observation, interviews, tests, and documentation, then analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods. Results showed the Make a Match model significantly increased student participation from 42% (less active) in the pre-cycle to 68% (moderately active) in Cycle I, reaching 87% (highly active) in Cycle II. This improvement was evident in students’ confidence, collaborative skills, enthusiasm during card matching, and task punctuality. In conclusion, the Make a Match cooperative model effectively enhances third-grade students' learning engagement in Pancasila Education.