“Improving Science Learning Outcomes of Grade III Students Through the Index Card Match Model at SDN 19 Tarung-tarung, Pasaman

Abstrak

SDN 19 Tarung-tarung is a public elementary school located in Nagari Tarung-tarung, Rao Sub-district, Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra. The school operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Culture. This research aims to investigate the improvement of science learning outcomes among third-grade students at SDN 19 Tarung-tarung. According to Sudjana (2017), learning is a conscious process that results in behavioral changes. Learning is essentially an interaction with the surrounding environment that leads to changes in individuals, which can be observed through cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. Suprijono (2010) states that learning outcomes refer to patterns of actions, values, understandings, attitudes, appreciation, and skills that students acquire through the learning process. Istarani (2019) describes the Index Card Match learning model as an instructional approach involving the use of cards containing questions and answers, where students match pairs. This model, also known as “finding pairs,†is an engaging strategy often used to reinforce previously taught material. This research employs a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, with 14 students as research subjects. Data collection techniques include observation, testing, and documentation. The research instruments consist of teacher observation sheets and learning outcome tests. Data analysis involves evaluating teacher activities, student learning outcomes, and calculating the average scores. The results from the first cycle showed that the percentage of students achieving mastery was 50%, with an average score of 72.28—falling short of the success criteria. After conducting a reflection and implementing improvements in the second cycle, the learning outcomes increased to 85.71%, with an average score of 78. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the Index Card Match model effectively enhances the science learning outcomes of third-grade students at SDN 19 Tarung-tarung.