Enhancing Learning Outcomes in Natural Resources with the Make A Match Model

Abstract

This study aims to improve students' learning outcomes in natural resource material through the application of the cooperative Make a Match model. Natural Resources is a branch of science that has unique characteristics, studying factual natural phenomena, including events and their cause-and-effect relationships. Thus, science can be interpreted as the study of the causes and effects of certain occurrences.The Make a Match technique is a cooperative learning model. In cooperative learning, students work together in small groups and help each other. The research method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with cycles consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of the study are 23 students from class IV MI AL-ISLAM Cimanggis Depok. Data collection techniques include learning outcome tests, observations, and interviews.The results indicate a significant improvement in students' learning outcomes after the application of the Make a Match model. The percentage of initial test scores was 21.73%, which increased to 34.78% in Cycle I, 60.86% in Cycle II, and 86.95% in Cycle III. Additionally, observations show that student involvement and interaction during learning activities also increased.