Implementation of “Make a Match” Type of Cooperative Learning Model Assisted With Student Worksheets (Lkpd) to Improve VII Grade Students' Learning Competences in Natural Science Subject in SMPN 5 Padang

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to know the improvement of students' cognitive competence in learning IPA by implementing “make a match” type of cooperative learning model assisted by student worksheets (LKPD) in SMPN 5 Padang. This research was a Classroom Action Research. It consisted of two cycles. Each cycle included planning, acting, observing and reflecting stages. The subject of the research was 32 students of grade VII7 in SMPN 5 Padang in academic year 2017/2018. The instruments used were students' test, camera recordings and field notes. The data of the research were analyzed in descriptive qualitative method.

The research finding showed that the implementation of “make a match” type of cooperative learning model assisted by LKPD can improve students' cognitive competences from cycle I to cycle II. The percentage of cognitive competence mastery in cycle I was 78% (good enough). Meanwhile, in cycle II, the percentage of cognitive competence mastery was 94% (very good). So, it can be concluded that through implementing “make a match” type of cooperative learning model assisted by LKPD, it can improve VII7 grade students' cognitive competences in learning IPA in SMPN 5 Padang.