THE EFFCT OF THE ICE BREAKING-BASED SNOWBALL THROWING METHOD ON IMPROVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ LEARNING INTEREST AND SELF-CONFIDENCE

Abstract

This study aims to determine the differences in learning interest and self-confidence among elementary school students between the two schools, as well as to examine the relationship between these two variables. The research approach used is quantitative with a correlational descriptive method. The research subjects consisted of 108 third-grade students from SDN Ciremai Giri and SDN Taman Kalijaga Permai, selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were obtained through learning interest and self- confidence questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability. Analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney test and Kendall’s Tau. The results showed that: (1) there was a significant difference in learning interest between students at SDN Ciremai Giri (Mean Rank = 50.69; Sum of Rank = 2,737.50) and SDN Taman Kalijaga Permai (Mean Rank = 58.31; Sum of Rank = 3,148.50).

(2) There is a significant difference in self-confidence between students at SDN Ciremai Giri (Mean Rank = 52.67; Sum of Rank = 2,844.00) and SDN Taman Kalijaga Permai (Mean Rank = 56.33; Sum of Rank = 3,042.00). (3) Kendall’s Tau test shows that out of 108 students, there are 26 students with Negative Ranks = 62.07; Sum of Ranks = 5,089.50), which indicates a significant positive relationship between learning interest and self-confidence. These findings indicate that the Ice Breaking-based Snowball Throwing method is effective in increasing students’ learning interest and self- confidence.