International Journal Education and Computer Studies
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): JULY

The Effect of Project-Based Learning Method on Economics Learning Outcomes of Grade XI Students at State Senior High School 11 Jambi City

Gusti Ayu Pratiwi (Jambi University)
Arpizal Arpizal (Jambi University)
Novia Sri Dwijayanti (Jambi University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examined the effect of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) method on students’ learning outcomes in Economics. The research was motivated by low student participation and learning outcomes associated with the use of teacher-centered instructional methods. The study aimed to determine whether implementing PjBL significantly affected the learning outcomes of eleventh-grade students at State Senior High School 11 Jambi City. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a nonequivalent control group design was employed. The sample consisted of two classes: XI F7 as the experimental group and XI F3 as the control group, with 36 students in each class. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test instruments and analyzed using descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. The results showed that the mean score of the experimental group increased from 57.50 on the pre-test to 77.92 on the post-test, while the control group improved from 56.81 to 67.78. These findings indicate that the implementation of Project-Based Learning resulted in greater improvement in students’ learning outcomes than conventional teaching methods. Therefore, Project-Based Learning can be considered an effective instructional approach for improving students’ achievement in Economics.

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Journal Info

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ijecs

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Mathematics Other

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IJECS is committed to bridging the theory and practice of modern education and computer science. From innovative ideas to specific algorithms and full system implementations, IJECS publishes original, peer-reviewed, and high-quality articles in the areas of modern education and computer science. ...