Implementation of problem based learning with cmaptools media to increase problem solving abilities

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the comparison of increasing the problem solving ability between groups of students who get problem-based learning with cmaptools media, and groups of students who get conventional learning. The research method used was a quasi experiment with the Randomized Control Group Pretest-Posttest design and descriptive method. The instruments used include: problem solving ability test. The improvement of problem solving ability is determined through the average N-gain. The results of the calculation of the average N-gain obtained that the average N-gain group of students who get problem-based learning with cmaptools is 0.78 (high category), while the average N-gain group of students who get conventional learning is 0.68 (medium category). The results of statistical tests (t-test) show that problem-based learning with cmaptools can further improve problem-solving abilities compared to conventional learning.