The Effect of Problem Solving Method on Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Students

This study aims to determine the difference in learning outcomes using the Problem Solving approach with classes that do not use the Problem Solving approach. This research uses quantitative approach by using quasi experimental method. This type of research is Nonequivalent Control Group Design with two groups, namely control group/class and experimental group/class. Both groups were given different treatments. The samples in this study were all Class V SDK Golo Mongkok which amounted to 40 students and were divided into two classes. Data collection techniques in the form of tests (pretest and posttest). The research instrument used is a test question.  Data analysis used is Descriptive Statistics, Data Normality Test, Variance Homogeneity Test, Statistical Hypothesis. The results showed that the average learning outcomes of the experimental class were higher than the control class. Thus it can be concluded that the application of the problem solving method can improve student learning outcomes.