Published: 2026-07-30

The Effect of Project-Based Learning Method on Economics Learning Outcomes of Grade XI Students at State Senior High School 11 Jambi City

DOI: 10.35870/ijecs.v6i2.6840

Gusti Ayu Pratiwi, Arpizal Arpizal, Novia Sri Dwijayanti
  • Gusti Ayu Pratiwi: Jambi University ROR
  • Arpizal Arpizal: Jambi University ROR
  • Novia Sri Dwijayanti: Jambi University ROR
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This study examined the effect of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) method on students’ learning outcomes in Economics. The research was motivated by low student participation and learning outcomes associated with the use of teacher-centered instructional methods. The study aimed to determine whether implementing PjBL significantly affected the learning outcomes of eleventh-grade students at State Senior High School 11 Jambi City. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a nonequivalent control group design was employed. The sample consisted of two classes: XI F7 as the experimental group and XI F3 as the control group, with 36 students in each class. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test instruments and analyzed using descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. The results showed that the mean score of the experimental group increased from 57.50 on the pre-test to 77.92 on the post-test, while the control group improved from 56.81 to 67.78. These findings indicate that the implementation of Project-Based Learning resulted in greater improvement in students’ learning outcomes than conventional teaching methods. Therefore, Project-Based Learning can be considered an effective instructional approach for improving students’ achievement in Economics.

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Project-Based Learning; Learning Outcomes; Economics Education

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Pratiwi, G. A., Arpizal, A., & Sri Dwijayanti, N. (2026). The Effect of Project-Based Learning Method on Economics Learning Outcomes of Grade XI Students at State Senior High School 11 Jambi City. International Journal Education and Computer Studies (IJECS), 6(2), 60-65. https://doi.org/10.35870/ijecs.v6i2.6840
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  • Issue: Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)

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  • Published: 2026-07-30

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Gusti Ayu Pratiwi, Jambi University
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Department of Economic Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Jambi, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi Province, Indonesia.

Arpizal Arpizal, Jambi University
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Department of Economic Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Jambi, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi Province, Indonesia.

Novia Sri Dwijayanti, Jambi University
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Department of Economic Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Jambi, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi Province, Indonesia.

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