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This study was conducted because of the lack of interest in learning the IPS subject of grade IX junior high school which according to the students always makes them sleepy. The low interest in learning students can be seen from the minimal participation in class discussions and the lack of motivation to complete assignments. To overcome this, learning innovation was carried out by utilizing Game Based Learning Quizizz, an interactive quiz platform based on gamification that can increase student motivation. This study aims to test whether the use of Quizizz can increase students' interest in learning in IPS. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) was conducted in two cycles, each consisting of the planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages, with 31 subjects of grade IX students of SMPN 1 Barru. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and interviews, then analyzed descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively. The results showed that the use of Quizizz significantly increased students' interest in learning. In Cycle 1, there was an increase in interest in learning, although some students still had difficulty using the application and many were still not interested and lacked learning. After improvements in Cycle 2, 90% of students became more active and enthusiastic, supported by interview results which showed that students felt more motivated and enjoyed learning through interactive quizzes because they could see their scores directly using the LCD.

This research aims to analyze. (1) The influence of learning models on student learning outcomes. (2) The influence of social studies learning outcomes on students who have high interest and students who have low interest. (3) The interaction between the learning model and the level of interest influences student learning outcomes. This research is a quasi-experimental research (quasi-experiment). This population is class V students at SD Negeri 106827 Desa Durian. The sample in this study was selected using purposive random sampling from two classes. The experimental class was treated with the time token model, the control class was treated with the Talking Stick model. The instruments used consisted of: learning results tests and learning interest questionnaire sheets. Data analysis was carried out using two-way ANOVA.  The results of this research indicate that the time token learning model is a solution and alternative for teachers to improve students' social studies learning outcomes.  

This research aims to explore the effectiveness of inquiry learning strategies in Social Sciences (IPS) learning at the Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) and Elementary School (SD) levels. The method used in this research is a literature study, which collects and analyzes various references from articles, books and journals that discuss the application and results of using inquiry strategies in educational contexts. The results of the analysis show that inquiry learning strategies can increase students' active involvement, improve understanding of social studies concepts, and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. However, the effectiveness of this strategy is greatly influenced by factors such as the teacher's skills in managing the class, students' readiness for independent learning, and facilities that support the implementation of learning. In addition, challenges that arise in its implementation include limited time available in the curriculum and a lack of resources that support optimal use of inquiry strategies. However, overall, this research concludes that inquiry learning strategies can improve the quality of social studies learning, and to achieve optimal results, it is necessary.  

The aim of this research is to determine if the discussion method enhances student learning outcomes in social studies for SD/MI. A literature review approach was utilized to conduct this investigation. This method is based on several relevant articles that explore how discussion techniques influence learning outcomes in social studies at the SD and MI levels. Findings from various journals indicate that the discussion method significantly improves academic performance, and its implementation effectively boosts student achievement, particularly in social studies classes for elementary students.

This type of research is field study research. It is very easy to analyze data, especially when it comes to data collection and analysis. The subject of this research is the Great Grebeg Tradition. The findings of this research indicate that Grebeg Besar is a custom of the people of the Regency to commemorate Eid al-Adha in the month of Djulhijjah. This shows that Grebeg Besar is a sacred tradition that has ceremonial significance because gradually the people of Demak and its surroundings are starting to understand its meaning. Data collection methods such as observation, interviews and documentation will be used to carry out this research. The results of this research describe the reality of the Grebeg tradition which is significant and related to religion, leadership, mutual cooperation, aesthetics and economics. This research can be used as a social studies learning resource based on community wisdom for character building which is applied in Class IV of SD Negeri Kadilagu 1.

This research aims to evaluate the extent to which the use of visual media can improve student learning outcomes in social studies learning at the elementary school level. This research has been carried out using descriptive qualitative research methods with data collection techniques, namely literature study. Data sources include books, journals or previous articles and theses that have the same theme as this research. This research shows that the use of visual media has a significant impact on improving student learning outcomes in social studies lessons in elementary schools. Visual media helps students visualize abstract concepts, so that learning material becomes more concrete and easier to understand. This not only improves student learning outcomes, but also encourages their involvement, motivation and creativity in the learning process. Thus, the use of visual media should be routinely integrated into learning activities to achieve optimal learning outcomes and improve the quality of good education at the elementary school level.

The aim of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) cooperative learning model in improving elementary school studeny learning outcomes using a literature study methodology. The main focus of this research is onincreasing students understanding of sosial studies lesson the shortcomings and complexity of the STAD model,as well as problems that arise during its implementation. The STAD model encourages small groups to work together to improve understanding of the material. This research has been conducted using qualitative methods equipped with a descriptive approach, relying on data obtained from a literature review. Data sources include relevant scientific articles, books, and journals that support previous findings and are in line with the main topic of the study. The results of the analysis show that the STAD model has advantages such as encouraging social interaction, increasing group collaboraction, creating a conducive learning environment. However, there are shortcomings such as lack of teacher attention, difficulties in group work. As well as abstacles such as learning preparation  and mastery of the material by teachers. In short the STAD model affectively improves learning outcomes and student participation.

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of scientific methods on the learning outcomes of social studies students. The type of research used is data collection research using journals, books, and others. Based on the results of research and discussion on the effectiveness of scientific methods. The scientific method is considered a golden bridge that encourages the development of attitudes, skills, and knowledge in students. The application of the scientific method provides challenges to teachers by developing student activities, namely observing, asking, gathering information, reasoning, and communicating. Social studies with scientific methods. Learning is not just memorizing concepts, years, or facts, but trying to connect these concepts so that they produce a complete understanding so that the concepts learned are easy to understand.

In the era of advancing technology, accessing information across various fields, including education, has become easier. The digital era demands that students adapt to technology to avoid falling behind in the face of rapid developments. This article employs a literature study method to analyze various theories and previous research relevant to the challenges and opportunities of learning Social Studies (IPS) in the digital era. In this context, both teachers and students need to possess strong digital literacy skills to filter accurate, objective, and useful information that supports the learning process.

This research aims to explore the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) Model in an effort to improve the learning outcomes of class X IPS E students at SMA Negeri 10 Medan, especially in geographic research material. The background to this research is revealed by the low learning achievement of students, where only 40% of them achieved the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM). PBL was chosen as an approach because this method can encourage students to actively participate in the learning process through solving real problems, which is expected to improve their critical thinking skills and conceptual understanding. This research methodology involves systematic planning, data collection through observations and tests, and comprehensive data analysis. The research results show that the implementation of PBL significantly improves student learning outcomes. In the first cycle, there was an increase in understanding of concepts and evaluation values, which further developed in the second cycle with better results. This research concludes that PBL is effective in improving student learning outcomes in geography material and recommends teachers to apply innovative learning methods in the teaching and learning process.  

Education is basically a conscious effort to develop students' potential to the maximum. One important aspect of education is character education which aims to train children so that they grow into responsible individuals. Thus, character education not only helps overcome signs of moral crisis, but also plays a role in developing the younger generation. Social studies education is a science that studies social life using teaching materials based on research in the fields of history, geography, economics, sociology, anthropology and political art.

The use of digital learning media in Social Studies subjects in elementary schools has become an important innovation in improving the quality of learning. Digital media not only enriches the learning experience, but also contributes to improving students' literacy, which includes the ability to seek, analyze and utilize information critically. However, the implementation of these media faces various challenges, such as infrastructure limitations, lack of teacher skills, content compatibility with the curriculum, and digital security issues. This research discusses digital learning media development strategies that include collaboration between educators and technology developers, intensive training for teachers, provision of adequate infrastructure, and content design tailored to the characteristics of elementary school students. Visual-based and interactive digital media is considered effective to improve students' understanding of social studies materials that are often abstract. In addition, the integration of digital learning with conventional methods provides a balanced and contextualized learning experience. By addressing the existing challenges, digital learning media can be an effective tool to strengthen students' literacy and equip them with 21st century skills. This research is expected to contribute to the development of innovative learning practices that are relevant to students' needs in the digital era. 

Madrasah Ibtidaiyah plays an important role in shaping the character of the younger generation, especially facing the challenges of generation Z who have grown up in the digital era. This generation has characteristics such as visual orientation, high technology involvement, and learning patterns that demand interactivity. Social studies education at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah is a strategic forum for instilling Islamic character values ​​such as integrity, cooperation and social responsibility. The development of an integrated and innovative curriculum, involving a thematic approach that is relevant to the needs of the times, is needed to eliminate barriers between scientific disciplines, thereby providing holistic learning. Learning strategies based on moral values, technology and collaboration can increase the effectiveness of character education. Teachers as curriculum developers play a vital role in compiling, implementing and evaluating teaching methods that suit the needs of generation Z, whether through Student-Centered Learning, Visual-Based Learning, or Flipped Classroom approaches.This research emphasizes the importance of collaboration between teachers, students, and technology in realizing social studies education that is able to create a generation that is critical, moral, and ready to face global challenges without losing its Islamic identity. With this approach, madrasahs are able to produce the nation's next generation who are superior in character and competence. 

This study aims to explore the role of entrepreneurship-based social studies learning in building the independent character of 5th grade elementary school students. Using a qualitative approach, this study examines the impact of implementing entrepreneurial learning in the context of social studies on the development of students' independent attitudes, social skills, and ability to innovate. Data were obtained through literature review and content analysis of various relevant literatures, as well as observation of entrepreneurship learning practices in elementary schools. The results show that entrepreneurship-based social studies learning significantly contributes to improving students' independent character, including the ability to make decisions, manage resources, and innovate in solving problems. In addition, this learning also strengthens students' social skills, such as cooperation, communication and leadership. This research suggests that entrepreneurship-based social studies learning should be further expanded at the primary school level to support better development of students' independent character and prepare them to face future social and economic challenges.  

This research aims to determine the effectiveness of contextual learning approaches in subjects. Social Sciences (IPS) in Elementary Schools/Madrasah Ibtidaiyah based on literature review. The contextual learning approach is considered relevant because it allows students to connect lesson material with everyday life experiences, thereby improving students' understanding and critical thinking skills. The method used in this research is a literature study, where researchers collect and analyze various literature sources related to contextual learning and its application in social studies learning. These sources include books, scientific journals, and previous research that supports contextual learning theory and practice. The results of the literature review show that a contextual learning approach can increase student engagement, understanding of the material, as well as critical and analytical thinking skills. The contextual learning approach, based on evidence from the reviewed literature, is effective in improving learning outcomes and student involvement in social studies learning in SD/MI. Thus, this approach can be one of the recommended learning strategies to improve the quality of education in elementary schools.

The 21st century presents significant challenges in education, including the need for critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration (4C) skills. This article explores the importance of 4C skills development in Social Science learning to prepare students for the era of globalization and the industrial revolution 4.0. Through a systematic literature review of national and international scientific articles, this research identifies the relevance of 4C skills in improving analytical ability, team collaboration, innovation, and interpersonal communication. The results show that the integration of 4C skills in social studies learning can foster social intelligence, empathy and multicultural awareness. With a holistic approach, social studies education can be an effective tool in preparing students to compete globally amid the complexity of the modern world.  

This study aims to increase the interest in learning history among ninth-grade students at SMP Sinar Pancasila Betun through the application of the role-playing method. The research problem addressed in this study is how effective the role-playing method is in increasing students' interest in learning history and what factors influence the success of this method. The study uses a classroom action research (CAR) method, consisting of four cycles. Each cycle includes stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collection instruments used include observation sheets and learning interest questionnaires. The results of the study show a significant increase in students' interest in learning after the application of the role-playing method. In the second cycle, the average student learning interest was at 66%, and it gradually increased to 81% by the fourth cycle. The discussion of these results indicates that the role-playing method not only increases students' interest in learning but also facilitates collaboration, active participation, and student creativity in the history learning process. Therefore, it can be concluded that the role-playing method is effective in increasing the interest in learning history among ninth-grade students at SMP Sinar Pancasila Betun.

Social attitudes are activities in relationships with other people, whether with peers, teachers, parents, or siblings. In relationships with other people, very meaningful events occur in his life that shape his personality, which helps him develop into the human being he is. As an educator, cultivating social attitudes in students is very important so that students have the attitude to build relationships with other people in everyday life. Based on this phenomenon, the researcher took research at MTs Negeri 6 Blitar as the object of research with the aim of finding out how social studies teachers' strategies are in cultivating social attitudes in students. The formulation of the problem in this research is: (1) What is the social studies teacher's strategy in determining changes in student behavior and personality at MTs Negeri 6 Blitar? (2) What is the social studies teacher's strategy in cultivating students' social attitudes at MTs Negeri 6 Blitar? (3) What are the results of the social studies teacher's strategy in fostering students' social attitudes at MTs Negeri 6 Blitar? This research uses a descriptive-qualitative approach. The research location is at MTs Negeri 6 Blitar. The data sources in this research use primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques in this research used three techniques, namely, in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The data that has been collected is then analyzed through data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that: (1) Implementing behavioral changes at MTs Negeri 6 Blitar starts from class VII students by getting used to: first making a greeting picket schedule after coming to school in the morning, holding the habit of doing dhuha prayers in congregation for all students and teachers, carrying out community service to clean the environment every Friday in mutual cooperation, familiarizing students with literacy, carrying out homeroom clinics to minimize mistakes made by students so that they can be minimized by each homeroom teacher, and teaching students good manners to respect parents, teachers, friends, and other people. Another thing is to get used to reading the Asmaul Husna before starting learning. (2) Developing students' social attitudes at MTs Negeri 6 Blitar by holding a program: they must collect social funds every Friday as sincerely as possible to help less fortunate friends. If they have damaged shoes, they can't afford them; the school buys the shoes using these social funds; treats friends. who are sick while at school; visits friends who are sick; works together to clean the classroom once a week so that students have the social spirit to care about dirty classrooms; picking up rubbish on the floor before starting learning can foster social attitudes by having a sense of caring about the surrounding environment. (3) The results of the teacher's strategy in cultivating students' social attitudes at MTs Negeri 6 Blitar make students more able to appreciate and respect other people, make students have a religious spirit by getting used to praying dhuha in congregation every morning and reading Asmaul Husna before starting social studies learning, make students more caring with the cleanliness of the surrounding environment because of cleaning activities on Fridays, make students love reading by holding literacy, make students more organized and minimize mistakes with the homeroom clinic, and foster a high social spirit with the existence of social funds every Friday and distributing These funds are properly used to buy necessities for underprivileged students, treat friends who are sick while at school, and visit friends who are sick.

The objectives of this research are: (1) Producing interactive learning media based on articulate storyline 3 in high school accounting learning subjects. (2) Producinh interactive learning media based on articulate storyline 3 which is feasible in learning high school accounting. (3) Knowing the effectiveness of interactive media development based on articulate storyline 3 in high school accounting subjects in increasing students' learning motivation.The type of the research used is research and development with the ADDIE model. The media trial design used a nonequivalent control group experimental design. The feasibility of the product was tested by media experts, material experts, learning practitioners namely teachers, and media users namely students. The media was tested on the research subjects, namely students of class XII IPS 3 SMA N 1 Seyegan. Data collection was carried out by using observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The data collection instruments used interview guidelines, expert validation questionnaire, material validation questionnaire, teacher response questionnaire, student response questionnaire, and student motivation questionnaire. The feasibility of the learning media produced was analysed by using 4 scales, namely very feasible, feasible, inappropriate, and very inappropriate. The results of the study show: (1) Interactive learning learning media based on Articulate Storyline 3 has been successfully developed to increase students‘ learning motivation in high school; (2) Interactive learning learning media based on Articulate Storyline 3 is considered feasible by media experts with a score of 3.66; material experts with a score of 3.47; teacher practitioners 3.65; and students 3.38; (3) Based on the difference in gain score of the experimental group (0.61) from the control which is (0.45), learning media can increase students’ learning motivation.

This research aims to explore the implementation of Market-Day as a learning medium to improve basic economic understanding for sixth grade elementary school students. Through this activity, students gain practical experience regarding economic concepts such as demand, supply, transactions and financial management. This approach also encourages the development of social skills, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, which are relevant to the needs of the era of globalization. Market-Day provides real simulations that integrate economic theory into daily practice, thereby helping students better understand and apply economic values in their lives. This research uses a literature study approach by referring to relevant scientific sources, such as books, journals and research reports. The study results show that Market-Day is not only effective in increasing understanding of economic theory, but also strengthens students' managerial skills and financial awareness. With this experience-based learning, students are taught to be more responsible and innovative, so they are better prepared to face economic challenges in the future. This article concludes that Market-Day is a strategic approach that can be applied in elementary schools to combine economic learning with the development of students' life skills, especially in supporting the Merdeka Curriculum which is oriented towards holistic learning.