Learning Effectiveness Based on the Problem of Solving Problems in SMP Negeri 8 Tanjungbalai

Abstract

This study aims to determine whether there is the effectiveness of problem-based learning on students' mathematical problem solving abilities. This research is semi experimental research, this study population is VII students of SMP Negeri 8 Tanjungbalai who accredited B. Then randomly selected two classes. The experimental class is treated by the problem-based learning model and the control class is treated by the usual learning model. The instrument used is the test of mathematical problem solving ability. Data analysis was performed by covariance analysis. The results showed that the effectiveness of problem-based learning on students' mathematical problem solving abilities. It can be seen from the result of covariance analysis for Fhitung = 4,25> Ftabel = 3,99. The regression equation constant for problem based learning model is 58,74 is bigger than ordinary learning model that is 56,60.

Keywords: Effectiveness, Problem Based Learning, and Problem Solving Ability