Analysis of Students’ Response to the Model of Problems Based Contextual Learning on Science Learning

Abstract

This research is descriptive research which was aimed at describing and analyzing students’ responses to the learning of science using the learning model of PBCl (Problem Based Contextual Learning). The review was based on the research results having been conducted in May 2017. The respondents of this research were 32 students of class VIII B of SMPN 1 Situbondo (State Junior High School 1 Situbondo). The technique of collecting the data was a questionnaire and unstructured interview. The data result obtained was then analyzed in percentage form using the aid of Excel for Windows. The data percentage obtained was analyzed in accordance with the prepared category. The result of the research shows that all aspects covered in the questionnaire of the students’ responses showed the average score of 50.96 and percentage 91% excellent. This shows that the learning using the model of Problem Based Contextual Learning got a positive response from the students. The result of the interview of several students showed that they found it easier to do the learning process and comprehend a learning concept easier as well