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The problem addressed in this community service project is the low understanding of PKBM Permata Paket B students in applying mathematics to everyday life. The objective of this study is to improve students' understanding of mathematics through context-based learning, as well as to stimulate their interest and independence in solving problems involving numbers. The method used is a contextual teaching approach involving group discussions, problem-solving exercises, and real-life problem applications. The results show that context-based mathematics learning significantly improved students' understanding of budgeting, expenses, and personal finance management. Students also showed increased active participation in learning activities and a better ability to connect mathematical theory with practical problems in their daily lives. This program also had a positive impact on social empowerment, increasing students' independence in managing their daily lives. However, challenges related to understanding more complex concepts remain, and it is recommended to use more varied methods and extend the learning time in the future.

This community service project aimed to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of using English-language YouTube videos to improve listening skills at Package C Community Learning Centers (PKBM) in Banjarmasin City. Listening skills have been identified as a major challenge for students at PKBM due to limited exposure to authentic materials and real-world language. This research utilized a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest format involving 30 students from a local PKBM. The implementation stages included interactive lectures, YouTube video screenings, followed by discussions and question-and-answer sessions, with the effectiveness assessed through pretests and posttests. The quantitative results revealed a significant improvement in listening comprehension, with the average listening score increasing from 82.9 in the pretest to 86.7 in the posttest, reflecting a positive impact of the intervention. In addition to the quantitative results, the qualitative data highlighted high levels of student engagement and motivation throughout the learning process. Many students expressed that the YouTube videos made the content more relatable and enjoyable, which contributed to a deeper understanding of the material. This suggests that the use of YouTube videos is not only effective in enhancing listening skills but also fosters a more interactive and student-centered learning environment, making the learning experience more relevant to the needs of non-formal learners. The study concludes that YouTube videos are a promising and innovative tool for improving English language teaching at PKBM, providing accessible and engaging resources that can bridge the gap between formal and informal learning environments, helping students connect better with the material.

Literacy is one of the key factors that hinders the development of human resources. To improve the quality of human resources, it is essential to focus on eliminating illiteracy within the population. One of the primary goals of this outreach activity is to enhance the literacy skills of the local community in Sitanggal Village, located in Larangan District, Brebes Regency, Central Java. The residents of Sitanggal Village primarily rely on farming and entrepreneurship for their income. However, due to the village's isolated location, difficult access, and low economic status, many residents face challenges in accessing proper education. As a result, the illiteracy rate in this area is relatively high, further exacerbating the cycle of poverty. To address this issue, a collaboration has been established with the Community Learning Activity Center (PKBM) Danawangsa Sitanggal, which has facilitated the eradication of illiteracy within the community. The literacy skills of the participants were assessed both before and after the program implementation using pre-tests and post-tests. The participants, aged between 35 and 59 years, totaled 50 individuals. The program was conducted in three stages: reading, writing, and arithmetic. Each stage was structured around specially designed teaching modules, employing engaging and interactive methods to ensure the participants' active involvement. The results of the program were highly encouraging. The participants' reading skills improved significantly, rising from 10% to 64%. Their writing skills saw a notable increase from 40% to 82%, and their counting skills improved drastically from 80% to 100%. These improvements highlight the success of the program and demonstrate the positive impact that literacy education can have on enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals in marginalized communities.

This article describes community service activities carried out at PKBM Negeri 34. This community service activity was carried out as an effort to increase state defense literacy in the 5.0 era. This community service activity was carried out using the method of playing short videos, lectures and interactive discussions about state defense. The result of this activity is the growth of awareness of state defense among the younger generation and increasing understanding of state defense and the implementation of state defense values in the younger generation in the 5.0 era.

Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat (PKBM) merupakan suatu wadah dimana kegiatan belajar masyarakat dalam rangka peningkatan pengetahuan, keterampilan/keahlian, hobi, atau bakatnya yang dikelola dan diselenggarakan sendiri oleh masyarakat sekitar. Salah satu contohnya yaitu sebuah Pendidikan Luar Sekolah (PLS) di Paud Kartini Sidodadi  Kecamatan Pangkatan Kabupaten Labuhan Batu. Sejalan dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi serta masalah-masalah pendidikan masyarakat serta kebutuhan akan pendidikan masyarakat, definisi PKBM terus disempurnakan terutama dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi, kebutuhan lembaga, sasaran, kondisi daerah serta model pengelolaan. Faktor penunjang keberhasilan pengembangan program PKBM di Paud Kartini Sidodadi  Kecamatan Pangkatan Kabupaten Labuhan Batu meliputi: a) kemampuan mengidentifikasi dan mencatat kebutuhan masyarakat (warga belajar), b) melayani kebutuhan dan minat warga belajar dalam kegiatan yang bervariasi atau sesuai kebutuhan dan minatnya, c) memobilisasi sumberdaya yang ada di masyarakat, d) membangun kemitraan dan kerjasama secara terbuka secara terbuka dengan berbagai lembaga atau oranisasi, sehingga PKBM mampu mengembangkan berbagai aktivitas pembangunan masyarakat yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan lokal, e) memonitor perkembangan kegiatan serta keberhasilan sehingga dijadikan dasar pengembangan program ke depan, f) mencatat berbagai kelebihan dan kekurangan dari kegiatan yang dikelembagaan  PKBM.