THE USE OF IMAGE MEDIA IN SCIENCE LEARNING GRADE FIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

Students' understanding of concepts in Natural Sciences (IPA) learning in Grade V  (FIVE) of State Elementary School 12 Mataram. The background of this study is the low student learning outcomes in the water cycle material, which can be seen from the lack of students' understanding of the processes and stages in the cycle. For this reason, the researcher uses a quantitative approach with a simple experimental design, namely one group pretest-posttest design, which allows comparative analysis before and after This study aims to determine the effect of the use of image media on the treatment given. The subjects of this study were 30 students of class V who were selected as the research sample. The instruments used include a sscience concept understanding test to measure the improvement of learning outcomes and student activity observation sheets to assess student involvement during the learning process. The results of the pretest showed that the average score of the students was 58.2, while the posttest score increased significantly to 82.7 after learning using image media was applied. Data analysis using the t-test showed that the increase was statistically significant with a p< value of 0.05. In addition, observation of student activities during learning also showed an increase in participation and active involvement in discussions and other classroom activities. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the use of image media has proven to be effective in improving understanding of science concepts, especially water cycle materials, as well as encouraging student activity in learning in elementary schools.