PjBL TO ENHANCE CREATIVITY IN SIMPLE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONSTRUCTION: A ONE-GROUP PRETEST POSTTEST STUDY WITH SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS

Purnama Wati (Magister Pendidikan Dasar, Direktorat Pascasarjana, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa)
Ana Fitrotun Nisa (Magister Pendidikan Dasar, Direktorat Pascasarjana, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa)
Akbar Al Masjid (Magister Pendidikan Dasar, Direktorat Pascasarjana, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa)

Eduproxima : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan IPA
Vol 8, No 2 (2026)

This study examines the impact of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) on enhancing elementary students' creativity in constructing electrical circuits. Employing a one-group pretest-posttest design, the study involved sixth-grade students at SD Negeri 1 Muruh, Klaten, Central Java. Instruction centered on a project requiring students to design a simple electrical circuit using locally sourced materials. Creativity was measured in four dimensions: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The findings indicate that PjBL markedly boosts student creativity. PjBL prompted students to experiment, collaborate, and generate inventive, visually appealing ideas. Furthermore, PjBL increased students' engagement in science learning through relevant, real-world experiences.