UPAYA MENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH DAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK PADA KELAS XI MERDEKA 1 MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PBL (PROBLEM BASED LEARNING) PADA SMA NEGERI 4 PURWOKERTO

This research aims to analyze whether the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model can improve the problem solving abilities and learning motivation of students in class XI Merdeka 1 SMA Negeri 4 Purwokerto. This research uses a classroom action research method which consists of two cycles with stages of planning, action, observation and reflection. Data is collected through tests, questionnaires and documentation. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis. The research results show that the application of the PBL learning model can improve students' problem solving abilities and learning motivation. This is proven by an increase from cycle 1 to cycle 2 with an average problem solving ability test score from 54.60% to 73.03% and an increase in the percentage of high learning motivation from 8.33% to 33.33%.