Application of STAD (student team-achievement divisions) Model to Increase Problem-Solving Activities for Quadratic Equation Material Class IX SMP Negeri 13 Malang

Abstract

The low quality of problem-solving activities can be marked by a lack of understanding of students' understanding of problems. For this reason, the author conducted research by implementing STAD-type cooperative learning, which is expected to make it easier for students, especially to understand the material and information conveyed, to improve their ability to solve problems through student activities. The purpose of this study is to improve student learning outcomes and problem-solving activities using the STAD model. The researcher uses Classroom Action Research (PTK) which aims to examine problems in the classroom and can improve student problem-solving activities and learning outcomes. The research was carried out in the odd semester of the 2018-2019 school year and took place at SMP Negeri 13 Malang. Data collection was carried out by instrument test and non-test (questionnaire). The results showed that students who completed learning increased by 33% in cycle 1 and 10% in cycle 2. Students' problem-solving activities, initially the average number of 0.32 became more active with an average number of 0.6. Problem-solving strategies for students of quadratic equation material can use the STAD model with various games such as PUZZLE and RUTAN SAKU.