Using word square in teaching thematic learning

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of the Word Square Learning Model on the learning outcomes of fourth-grade students of SDN Bajo III academic year 2018/2019. This research was conducted at SDN Bajo III, Blora Regency in class IV of semester 2 with a total of 41 students. The sample used in this study was 28 students. The sampling technique used is the random sampling technique. The method in this study used the true-experimental design method with the posttest-only control design research design. The results showed that the use of the Word Square learning model on thematic learning in fourth-grade students at SDN Bajo III affected. Then from the data on the t-test with α = 5% and obtained data that is t-count (5.4)> t table (2.0). From the data test criteria, this study H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. Thus, the application of the Word Square learning model influences on thematic learning.