THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ASSURE METHOD IN IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN PPKN LESSONS IN CLASS VIII OF SMP NEGERI 9 MADIUN

Abstract

Class action research with a research focus on class 8E students at SMP Negeri 9 Madiun with a total of 32 students and the object of this research is implementing Pancasila Education learning using the ASSURE model on the material topic, namely discussing working together and mutual cooperation. The data collection method itself uses tests and observations, while data analysis uses quantitative descriptive techniques. The research results show that implementing the ASSURE model can increase student learning achievement. (1) Before the action was carried out (pre-cycle), the average student score reached 68.635 with a completion percentage of 53%, which is included in the medium category. After the actions in cycle I, the average class score increased to 74.13 with a completion percentage reaching 65%, which is in the high category. In cycle II, the average score increased again to 80.88 with a completion percentage reaching 85%, which is classified as very high. (2) Teacher activity in teaching PKN in cycle I reached 82.5%, which is in the very high category, and increased to 97.5% in cycle II, remaining in the very high category. (3) Student activity in cycle I reached 81.25%, which is in the very high category, and increased to 93.75% in cycle II, also in the very high category. From the explanation above, it can be concluded that the application of the ASSURE model effectively increases the learning achievement of PKN students in class VIII E at SMP Negeri 9 Madiun in the 2023/2024 academic year.