Abstract:
The basis of this research is the problem of the poor quality of teaching methods for teachers after
the Covid-19 pandemic. Low student learning outcomes and lack of activity caused by the Covid-
19 outbreak. The aim of this thesis is to increase student engagement in class and learning
outcomes through contextual learning strategies. Classroom Action Research (CAR) with the
Kemmis & Taggart model is a research methodology that has been used. Grade V students at SDN
05 Mekar Mukti in the field of Mathematics have become the focus of this research (36 students).
Researchers have collected data using assessments to measure student learning outcomes and
rubrics to measure student engagement. The data has been explained descriptively. The results of
student activity were 94% ofstudents in cycle 2 which were included in the category of very active
and active students. As for student learning outcomes, 22% of students in the pre-cycle, 78% of
students in cycle 1, and as many as 91% of students in cycle 2 achieve full results. According to
these findings, the targeted goals of 90% of students who met their learning goals were exceeded.
The research findings support the notion that contextual teaching and learning techniques can
enhance student engagement and academic performance. According to this study, teachers should
use contextual teaching and learning strategies to increase engagement levels and academic
outcomes.
