ABSTRACT

This research is motivated by the observation data which showed students’ learning
outcomes in science is very low. To respond that matter, the researcher conducted
action research that aims to improve students’ learning outcomes. The goals to be
achieved in this study include: (1) Knowing the implementation of the experimental
method in improving students’ learning outcomes, (2) Knowing the improvement of
students’ learning outcomes using experimental methods. This study employed an
action research Kemmis and Mc. Taggart model.

The research was conducted on the number of students in grade 4th as many as 44
students. This study measures the existing of entire realm on learning outcomes,
namely: cognitive, affective and psychomotor. The results of this study showed the
improvement in every sphere in each cycle. By using experimental method, students
gain experience directly so that learning is more attractive and it can improve students’
learning outcomes. Therefore, it is recommended to the teachers to use the
experimental method of science teaching in primary schools to improve students’
learning outcomes.

Keywords: experimental methods, learning outcomes