Galang Wendra Pramudya Putra, Varah Alviah, Ma’rifatul Jannah, Irham Maulana Saputra, Ika Dewi Setyowati, Ahmad Ivan Dzikri Maulana, Deanova Silsilia Fitri Nasyita, Arik Aguk Wardoyo, Agung Nugroho Puspito
Science learning in elementary schools is often dominated by lecture-based methods, leading to low student engagement and limited conceptual understanding. This issue was identified among 23 fifth-grade students at SDN Dabasah 3 Bondowoso, particularly in the topic of changes in the states of matter. An activity-based science learning approach was implemented, incorporating simple experiments, group discussions, and educational games. Evaluation used pre-tests, post-tests, and Likert-scale questionnaires analyzed descriptively. Results showed significant improvement, with average scores rising from 64.3 to 81.7 (p = 0.001, Cohen's d = 0.82). Students became more actively engaged, confident in expressing opinions, and capable of connecting concepts to real-life phenomena. Activity-based learning effectively enhanced students' cognitive processes, fostering a more meaningful, interactive, and student-centered learning environment.
Article Details
| Volume: | 6 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| Year: | 2026 |
| Published: | 2026-08-01 |
| Pages: | 378-389 |
| Section: | Articles |

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