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Education is a key factor in human resource development, especially in rural areas that often face challenges in accessing quality education. The Afternoon Tutoring Program (Bimbel Sore) conducted by KKN-MAS students from Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA in Sidorejo Village aims to enhance elementary school students' academic understanding and learning motivation. This program was attended by 30 students and focused on core subjects such as Mathematics, Indonesian Language, and Natural Sciences using an interactive approach, including group discussions, quizzes, and Q&A sessions. Evaluation results showed an increase in students' comprehension, with an average score improvement of 25%, as well as greater active participation in learning. Furthermore, the program contributed to boosting students' confidence in facing academic challenges. This initiative is expected to serve as a model for improving education quality in rural areas and inspire other community service activities. The sustainability of this program can be strengthened by involving more volunteers and expanding the range of taught materials to better align with students' needs in the future.

This service aims to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing the Afternoon Tutoring learning method in improving student learning skills. This learning method is specifically designed to provide additional study time outside of regular class hours, with a focus on increasing understanding of material, application of concepts, and development of academic skills. Through a joint agreement between the school and Kaiwatu village, this program is run on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4 pm to 6 pm. Of course, real work college (KKN) students are given the opportunity to apply every potential obtained in each field. studies. In rural education environments, challenges are often encountered such as lack of access to quality education, lack of motivation to learn, environmental factors that are less conducive, and less effective learning methods. The results obtained indicate that the application of the afternoon tutoring learning method is effective in increasing students' motivation and learning skills. These findings have positive implications for the development of learning strategies in rural areas with the hope of increasing achievement and reducing educational gaps.