<![CDATA[This study investigates whether the Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) learning model influences students' learning activity in Islamic Religious Education and Character Education at SMP N 1 Tilatang Kamang. The inquiry was prompted by the limited classroom participation observed when instruction is dominated by conventional teacher-centered practices. A quantitative quasi-experimental approach was employed using a Nonequivalent Post-test Only Control Group Design. Two classes, each consisting of 28 students, were selected through Simple Random Sampling. Student activity data were collected by observation and questionnaires, then examined with an Independent Sample T-test. The findings show that the experimental group achieved an average activity score above 72.14%, classified as "Active", while the control group recorded an average below 59.93% and remained in the "Active" category. The hypothesis test produced a significance value of 0.000, which is lower than 0.05. This statistical result indicates a meaningful difference between the two groups and supports the conclusion that POE can strengthen student participation. Through prediction, direct observation, and explanation, the model provides students with opportunities to construct concepts actively, communicate reasoning, and develop greater independence during learning.]]>
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