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This study aims to determine the application of a mind-mapping Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model to the human digestive system in improving creative thinking skills and creativity in eighth-grade students at SMP Dakwah Pekanbaru. This study used a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest pre-experimental design. The subjects consisted of eighth-grade students at SMP Dakwah Pekanbaru. The research instruments included a creative thinking skills test, a product creativity assessment sheet, and learning documentation. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the N-gain test, the Wilcoxon test, and the Spearman correlation test. The results showed an increase in students' creative thinking skills after implementing the mind-mapping-based PjBL model, as indicated by an increase in the average posttest score compared to the pretest and a low to moderate N-gain score. Furthermore, students' product creativity was in the good category and had a significant relationship with their creative thinking skills. Thus, implementing the mind-mapping-based PjBL model is effective in improving students' creative thinking skills and creativity in the human digestive system.

This study aims to improve students' understanding of the obligation to serve their parents through the application of mind mapping in the 11th-grade Al-Qur'an and Hadith subject at MA NU Maron. The background of this study was the lack of student understanding of the material presented using conventional methods, necessitating learning innovations that are engaging and motivating. This study used a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, implemented in two cycles. Each cycle included planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research instruments consisted of comprehension tests, observation sheets, and documentation. The results showed that the application of the mind mapping method increased student engagement in the learning process, facilitated their understanding of the material, and strengthened their memory. In the first cycle, students' learning achievement showed an initial increase, and in the second cycle, the results improved significantly, reaching the specified success indicator. Thus, it can be concluded that the mind mapping method is effective in improving students' understanding of the Al-Qur'an and Hadith subject, particularly the material on the obligation to serve their parents.

Early reading skills are fundamental competencies that must be mastered by elementary school students, as they serve as the foundation for future academic success. However, conventional teacher-centered instruction often fails to maximize students’ active engagement in learning. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Project Based Learning model assisted by mind mapping media in improving the early reading skills of second-grade elementary students. This research employed a quantitative approach with an experimental design. The participants were second-grade students who received instruction through the Project Based Learning model assisted by mind mapping media. Data were collected using reading skill tests administered before and after the treatment. The data were analyzed to identify differences in students’ reading abilities following the implementation of the learning model. The findings indicate that the implementation of Project Based Learning assisted by mind mapping media has a positive effect on students’ early reading skills. The model promotes active student participation, enhances critical and creative thinking skills, and facilitates comprehension through structured visual representation of concepts. Furthermore, the learning environment becomes more interactive and meaningful, increasing students’ motivation to engage in reading activities. Therefore, the Project Based Learning model assisted by mind mapping media is recommended as an alternative instructional strategy to improve early reading skills in elementary schools.