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Peningkatan Proses Kognitif Siswa SD melalui Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Aktivitas di SDN Dabasah 3 Bondowoso

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

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  • Galang Wendra Pramudya Putra: Universitas Jember, Indonesia
  • Varah Alviah: Universitas Jember, Indonesia
  • Ma’rifatul Jannah: Universitas Jember, Indonesia
  • Irham Maulana Saputra: Universitas Jember, Indonesia
  • Ika Dewi Setyowati: Universitas Jember, Indonesia
  • Ahmad Ivan Dzikri Maulana: Universitas Jember, Indonesia
  • Deanova Silsilia Fitri Nasyita: Universitas Jember, Indonesia
  • Arik Aguk Wardoyo: Universitas Jember, Indonesia
  • Agung Nugroho Puspito: Universitas Jember, Indonesia
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August 1, 2026
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378-389

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Abstract

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.

Author Biographies
Galang Wendra Pramudya Putra

Universitas Jember

Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Jember, Kabupaten Jember, Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Varah Alviah

Universitas Jember

Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Jember, Kabupaten Jember, Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Ma’rifatul Jannah

Universitas Jember

Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Jember, Kabupaten Jember, Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Irham Maulana Saputra

Universitas Jember

Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Jember, Kabupaten Jember, Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Ika Dewi Setyowati

Universitas Jember

Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Jember, Kabupaten Jember, Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Ahmad Ivan Dzikri Maulana

Universitas Jember

Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Jember, Kabupaten Jember, Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Deanova Silsilia Fitri Nasyita

Universitas Jember

Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Jember, Kabupaten Jember, Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Arik Aguk Wardoyo

Universitas Jember

Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Jember, Kabupaten Jember, Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Agung Nugroho Puspito

Universitas Jember

Program Studi Magister Bioteknologi, Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Jember, Kabupaten Jember, Jawa Timur, Indonesia.

Article Identifiers
  • Article Title: Peningkatan Proses Kognitif Siswa SD melalui Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Aktivitas di SDN Dabasah 3 Bondowoso
  • DOI: 10.59431/ajad.v6i2.876
  • Publication Date: 2026-08-01
  • Journal: AJAD : Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 378-389
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Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Published: 2026-08-01
Pages: 378-389
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Putra, G. W. P., Alviah, V., Jannah, M., Saputra, I. M., Setyowati, I. D., Maulana, A. I. D., Nasyita, D. S. F., Wardoyo, A. A., & Puspito, A. N. (2026). Peningkatan Proses Kognitif Siswa SD melalui Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Aktivitas di SDN Dabasah 3 Bondowoso. AJAD : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 6(2), 378-389. https://doi.org/10.59431/ajad.v6i2.876
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