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.

History learning based on local history makes a significant contribution to students' learning development because the learning process becomes more varied and enjoyable. The Tama Maus tradition among the Bana Bikomi people can be a part of local history used in the history learning process at school. In this study the author analyzes the Tama Maus tradition as learning material based on local history, which can introduce various knowledge about life during the kingdoms in Indonesia as depicted in the process of implementing the Tama Maus tradition.