Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Agama Katolik Materi Aku Memiliki Keterbatasan denngan Metode Problem Based Learning Fase D Kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Manduamas

This study aims to improve learning outcomes in Catholic Religious Education (PAK) on the topic "I Have Limitations" using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) method in the seventh grade of SMP Negeri 1 Manduamas. This is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research results show that applying PBL improves students' collaboration skills and learning outcomes. In the first cycle, the average collaboration score was 76.88%, which increased to 88.21% in the second cycle. Additionally, students' learning achievements improved, with 17% of students categorized as proficient in the first cycle, which increased to 83% in the second cycle. In conclusion, the PBL method is effective in enhancing students' learning outcomes and engagement in Catholic Religious Education.