The Effect of the Scaffolding Learning Strategy on the History Learning Outcomes of Grade VII Students at SMP Negeri 1 Darul Kamal

This study aims to examine the implementation of the scaffolding learning strategy on students’ learning outcomes and to determine the effect of the scaffolding learning strategy on the learning outcomes of Grade VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Darul Kamal. This research employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental research design in the form of a one- group pretest–posttest design, in which only one group was involved. The population of this study consisted of all Grade VII students, while the sample was Grade VII-1, comprising 15 students. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, tests, and documentation. The data analysis techniques included the normality test, homogeneity test, and a t-test for the difference between two means. The results showed that the mean score before the implementation of the scaffolding learning strategy was 70.2, with a passing rate of 47%, categorized as sufficient. After the treatment, the mean score increased to 78.3, with a passing rate of 73%, categorized as good. These results indicate a significant improvement in students’ learning outcomes. Based on the t-test results, where t_calculated > t_table (3.849 > 2.160) at a significance level of α = 5% (0.05), H₀ was rejected and Hₐ was accepted, indicating a significant effect on students’ learning outcomes before and after the implementation of the scaffolding learning strategy in history learning. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of the scaffolding learning strategy has a significant effect on the history learning outcomes of Grade VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Darul Kamal