Research Article
Investigating the Impact of the Project-Based Learning Model on Creative Thinking Ability in Elementary Integrated Science
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.11-12-2025.2363091, author={Emelda Thesalonika}, title={Investigating the Impact of the Project-Based Learning Model on Creative Thinking Ability in Elementary Integrated Science}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education, Humanities, Health and Agriculture, ICEHHA 2025, 11-12 December 2025, Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICEHHA}, year={2026}, month={5}, keywords={Project-Based Learning (PjBL) Thinking Skills Integrated Science Education}, doi={10.4108/eai.11-12-2025.2363091} }- Emelda Thesalonika
Year: 2026
Investigating the Impact of the Project-Based Learning Model on Creative Thinking Ability in Elementary Integrated Science
ICEHHA
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.11-12-2025.2363091
Abstract
Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model in enhancing fourth-grade students' creative thinking skills within the Integrated Science (IPAS) subject, specifically on the 'Indonesia's Rich Culture' topic, at UPTD SD Negeri 124401 Pematangsiantar. Employing a quantitative experimental approach with a One-Group Pretest-Posttest design (N=25), the research utilized validated essay tests to measure the learning outcomes. The data analysis, performed using the N-Gain formula, revealed a significant improvement in creative thinking skills, with an average pretest score of 48.08 and a posttest score of 88.00. The calculated N-Gain of $0.7832$ (78.32%) falls into the 'High and Effective' category. These findings strongly suggest that the PjBL model is highly effective in significantly improving students' creative thinking abilities, thus recommending its implementation for developing higher-order thinking skills in IPAS instruction.
