Enhancing Students’ Learning Outcomes in Mathematics through Engaging Classroom Activities

Abstract

This classroom action research aimed to improve students’ learning outcomes in mathematics through engaging classroom activities at MTs Nurul Jadid Bondowoso. The study involved 22 grade X students who showed low participation and unsatisfactory mathematics achievement during the preliminary observation. The research was conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. Engaging classroom activities such as collaborative discussions, educational games, interactive questioning, and group problem-solving were implemented to create a more active and student-centered learning environment. The data were collected through observation sheets, documentation, field notes, and mathematics achievement tests. The results showed that students’ classroom participation and learning outcomes improved significantly from Cycle I to Cycle II. In Cycle I, only 63.6% of students actively participated during classroom activities, and the average mathematics score reached 74.8 with 68.2% learning mastery. Several weaknesses were identified in Cycle I, including students’ low confidence, unequal participation in group discussions, and ineffective time management. Therefore, improvements were implemented in Cycle II by providing clearer instructions, assigning specific group roles, and increasing motivational support. As a result, students’ active participation increased to 86.4%, while the average mathematics score improved to 83.7 with 86.4% learning mastery. The findings indicate that engaging classroom activities effectively improved students’ participation and mathematics learning outcomes.