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Education has a very important and fundamental role for the future generations of a nation and state. Critical reasoning skills are very important for students to have in learning. Based on the results of observations and interviews conducted with Yos Sudarso Indramayu Junior High School teachers, information was obtained that students were passive in participating in learning, this was evident in the low interest in asking questions, arguing, and taking initiative during learning. This research aims to offer CTL methods in order to create more interactive learning so that students can bring learning activities to life, analyze the material to see its integrity with their daily lives. This research uses a kunatitaif approach with the application of experiments. The subjects of this study were seventh grade students of SMP Yos Sudarso Indramayu. Data collection techniques using observation / observation and student learning outcomes test.

Problem: "Efforts to Improve Class I Reading Skills Using Letter Card Media at SDN BANYUBUNIH 1" The purpose of this study was to: improve reading skills by using letter cards for first grade students at SDN BANYUBUNIH 1 Academic Year 2023/2024. This research was conducted through PTK method. The action of this research was carried out in two cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, observation of learning activities, and reflection. The targets of this study were first grade students at SDN BANYUBUNIH 1. Data collection techniques and observation sheets for teaching and learning activities. From the results of the analysis it was found that student learning outcomes had increased. The results of the study show that in this letter card media it can be carried out directly into Indonesian language learning. With the use of letter card media, the reading skills of grade I students at SDN BANYUBUNIH 1 can improve.

Learning to write observation reports in grade 6 SDN Harjasari 2 shows a problem. These problems were found in the assessment of student activities and learning outcomes. This is because when delivering learning materials, teachers use learning methods that do not train students' thinking skills. The corrective action taken is to apply the project method. The project method is a way of teaching by providing learning activities to students, by providing opportunities for students to choose, design and lead their thoughts and work. This research is classroom action research. The initial data explained that 15 students had completed or 54% of the total number of 28 students. The action was carried out in three cycles because the target was only achieved in the third cycle. From the research results obtained, it can be concluded that the project method is able to improve the skills of writing observation reports, and philosophically students have been able to think scientifically with the project method steps.