Peningkatan hasil belajar IPS kelas VIII melalui penerapan metode problem solving di SMP 31 Padang

Conventional methods such as explaining material abstractly, memorizing material and lectures with one-way communication, are still dominated by active teachers, while students usually only focus on sight and hearing. This learning condition causes students to be less active and the learning carried out is less effective. Teachers are required to be good at creating a problem-based learning atmosphere that is able to explore the mindset of students so that students can be actively involved in participating in learning activities.The purpose of this study was to determine the increase in social studies learning outcomes after the implementation of problem solving methods. This study uses three rounds of action research. Each round consists of four stages, namely: design, activities and observations, reflection, and revision. The target of this research is the students of class VIII at SMP Negeri 31 Padang . The data obtained in the form of formative test results, observation sheets of teaching and learning activities. From the results of the analysis, it was found that student learning outcomes have increased from cycle I to cycle III, namely, cycle I (59.00), cycle II (81.42%), cycle III (85.40%). Problem Solving can have a positive effect on social studies learning outcomes for SMP Negeri 31 Padang students, and this learning method can be used as an alternative for social studies learning.