Using Discovery Learning Method to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes in the Topics of Matrix

The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of discovery learning in a matrix material. This type of research is a classroom action research study consisting of two cycles with each cycle consisting of four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were 35 students in grade XI. The research instrument used was the observation sheet and test. Data analysis techniques consist of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results showed that there was an increase in student learning outcomes after learning discovery learning was applied. It was proven that in the first cycle there were 15 students (42.8%) who were complete and in the second cycle there were 29 students (82.8%) who were complete. Keywords: discovery learning, classroom action research, matrix. Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendiskripsikan penerapan pembelajaran discovery learning pada materi matriks. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang terdiri dari dua siklus dengan masing-masing siklus terdiri dari empat tahapan yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI yang berjumlah 35 siswa. Instrument penelitian yang digunakan adalah lembar observasi dan tes. Teknik analisis data terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data dan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada peningkatan hasil belajar siswa setelah diterapkan pembeljaran discovery learning. Dibuktikan pada siklus I terdapat 15 siswa (42,8%) yang tuntas dan pada siklus II terdapat 29 siswa (82,8%) yang tuntas. Kata kunci: pembelajaran berbasis penemuan, penelitian tindakan kelas, matriks. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23960/jpmipa/v20i2.pp54-59