The Effect of the Problem-Based Learning Model in the Merdeka Curriculum on Junior High School Students' Mathematical Problem-Solving Skills

Anis Sokhifah, Mathilda Susanti

Abstract


The Merdeka Curriculum has begun to be implemented in several schools across Indonesia. This curriculum change presents a new challenge for educators, requiring them to adapt to its application. Additionally, problem-solving skills are among the essential competencies needed in the 21st century. One of the learning models that can be applied to Merdeka Curriculum is Problem-Based Learning. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in the Merdeka Curriculum on the mathematical problem-solving skills of seventh-grade junior high school students. This study used a quasi-experimental method. The sample used in this study was 30 seventh grade of junior high school students. Data were collected using a mathematical problem-solving skills test instrument in the form of a pretest and posttest. Hypothesis testing was conducted using the Independent Sample T-test, preceded by prerequisite tests, namely the normality test and the homogeneity test. Based on the research findings, the sig. (2-tailed) value in the Equal Variance Assumed section was 0.008, which is less than α = 0.05, leading to the rejection of H0. Since H0 is rejected, it can be concluded that the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model has a significant positive effect on students' mathematical problem-solving skills.


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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v49.2.7092

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