THE EFFECT OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING MODEL AND INDEPENDENCE ON CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS

The effect of Project Based Learning (PjBL) model and learning independence, on creative thinking skills in the material of multiplication and division of whole numbers. This study aims 1) to determine the effect of the PjBL model on creative thinking skills of grade V elementary schools in Bantul district; 2) to determine the effect of learning independence on creative thinking skills of grade V elementary schools in Bantul district, (3) to determine the interaction effect of PjBL and learning independence on creative thinking skills in Bogor district. The research method used was experimental. Data analysis using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). From the results of the research analysis concluded 1 There is a significant effect of PjBL model on creative thinking skills of fifth grade elementary school in Bantul district. This is evidenced by the acquisition of Sig = 0.008 < 0.05 and Fcount = 8.517. (2) There is a significant effect of learning independence on creative thinking skills of fifth grade elementary school in Bantul regency. This is evidenced by the acquisition of Sig value = 0.000 < 0.05 and Fcount = 36.057. (3) There is a significant interaction effect of PjBL model and learning independence on creative thinking skills of fifth grade elementary school in Bantul district. This is evidenced by the acquisition of Sig value = 0.032 < 0.05 and Fcount = 5.864. The improvement of mathematics learning outcomes has an important learning independence in the learning process. The conclusion of this research is that the PjBL model provides opportunities for students to explore activities and learning independence.