THE EFFECT OF USING THE PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) LEARNING MODEL ON IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN MATHEMATICS LESSONS

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This study responds to the low mathematics achievement of students in Indonesia, which is caused by teacher-centered mathematics learning and lack of active student involvement. One of the efforts to improve students' mathematics learning outcomes is to apply the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model. This study aims to examine the effect of the application of the PBL model on improving students' mathematics learning outcomes. The purpose of this study is to provide empirical evidence on the effectiveness of PBL models in improving students' mathematics learning outcomes, provide input for mathematics teachers in choosing the right learning model, and become a reference for other researchers who want to conduct studies related to the application of PBL models in mathematics learning. The research method used is a literature study by collecting data from scientific journals, books, and other related sources. The results showed that the application of the PBL model significantly improved students' mathematics learning outcomes when compared to conventional learning without PBL. The PBL model is effective in increasing student activeness, critical and creative thinking skills, learning independence, problem-solving skills, and providing meaningful learning. In conclusion, the application of the PBL model is an effective alternative to improve students' mathematics learning outcomes at the SMP/MTs level, although it is necessary to pay attention to challenges in its implementation such as time management, teacher training, and student preparation. This research makes an important contribution to the understanding of the effectiveness of PBL in the context of mathematics learning.