Improving Indonesian Language Learning Outcomes on Competencies in Exploring Information through Picture Story Media for Elementary School Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to improve the learning outcomes of Indonesian language competence in digging for information on energy material and its changes through picture story media for third grade students in semester II of the 2022/2023 school year. This research method is Classroom Action Research (PTK). This research includes 3 cycles where each cycle includes 4 stages, namely planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research time lasted for 3 months starting from May - July 2023, with a research subject of 32 students. The results of this study indicate that there is an increase in Indonesian learning outcomes in class III. This is evidenced by the average test results of each meeting in one cycle increasing, namely in cycle I 13 students out of 32 students (41%) with an average of 68.59. In cycle II, 17 students out of 32 students (53%) with an average of 75.47. In cycle III, 27 students out of 32 students (84%) with an average of 81.56. The increase obtained in this study concludes that Indonesian language learning outcomes can be improved with picture story media.