Improving Student Learning Achievement through Behavior Modification Approach

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to improve student learning achievement through behavior modification approach in Grade V Elementary School Laboratory State University of Malang (UM) Blitar City East Java Indonesia. This research was conducted using a classroom action research method in two cycles. The subjects of this research are 27 students. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics. Furthermore, by using stanfive formula, data is arranged with the frequency distribution table. Data analyse by comparing the results of the scores obtained from Cycle I and Cycle II (student achievement data). Data analysis use analysis of variance paired-samples t-test formula with the help of SPSS PASW Statistics 18. The result of research are (1) student achievement level through behavior modification approach included in category good enough; and (2) there is an improvement of student achievement through behavior modification approach. Keywords-behavior modification approach, learning achievement, elementary school91

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