The Implementation of Mind Mapping Learning Model in Improving Students’ Social Studies Learning Motivation

Abstract

This classroom action research aims to describe the application of the Mind Mapping learning model to improve motivation to learn among IX-E Social Studies students at SMPN 13 Madiun. The research subjects are 32 students in class IX-E at SMPN 13 Madiun for the 2025/2026 school year. Collection of Social Studies learning motivation data through questionnaires. The questionnaire data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods. The success indicator is defined as an increase in the average learning motivation score across cycles, with at least 70% of students achieving high or very high scores. Research is carried out in two cycles; each cycle consists of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The motivation to learn Social Studies of class IX-E students increased after learning was carried out by implementing the Mind Mapping learning model for 2 cycles, with the following results: In the initial condition, the learning motivation of IX-E students was low, with an average learning motivation score of 31,375 out of 80, a standard minimum score. In cycle I, after implementing the Mind Mapping learning model, students' learning motivation is in the medium category, with an average score of 41.91. There are 10 students (31,25%) in the high category. In cycle II, student learning motivation is in the high category with an average score of 55.81. There are 24 students (75%) with high and very high scores. Based on the data analysis, implementing the Mind Mapping learning model can increase the motivation to learn of IX-E Social Studies students at SMPN 13 Madiun.