Arif Maulana, Nurul Azizah

The Effectiveness of Strip Story Learning Media on Improving Students’ Learning Outcomes in Islamic Cultural History (SKI) at MTs Ma’arif Balong Ponorogo

Introduction

The effectiveness of strip story learning media on improving students’ learning outcomes in islamic cultural history (ski) at mts ma’arif balong ponorogo . Learn how Strip Story learning media significantly enhances 7th-grade students' Islamic Cultural History learning outcomes at MTs Ma’arif Balong Ponorogo. Boosts student performance.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Strip Story learning media in improving the learning outcomes of seventh-grade students in Islamic Cultural History at MTs Ma’arif Balong Ponorogo. This study employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, specifically the non-equivalent control group design. The sample consisted of two classes: an experimental class taught using Strip Story media and a control class taught using PowerPoint-based learning media. The research instrument was a test. Data were analyzed using normality and homogeneity tests, followed by the Mann–Whitney U test, as the post-test data were not normally distributed. The results revealed a significant effect of Strip Story media on students’ learning outcomes. The Mann Whitney U test indicated an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000, which is less than 0.05, indicating that H₀ was rejected and Hₐ was accepted. The mean post-test score of the experimental class was 6.76, which was higher than that of the control class, with an average score of 4.17. These findings confirm that the implementation of Strip Story media has a positive effect on students’ performance in Islamic Cultural History lessons. Based on these findings, it is recommended that teachers adopt Strip Story media as an innovative instructional approach to improve the quality of learning. Students are encouraged to participate actively during lessons to achieve optimal understanding, while schools should provide institutional support for the implementation of diverse learning media. Future researchers are advised to investigate the use of Strip Story media across different subjects or educational levels to broaden the scope of related research

Review

This study investigates the effectiveness of Strip Story learning media in enhancing the learning outcomes of seventh-grade students in Islamic Cultural History (SKI) at MTs Ma’arif Balong Ponorogo. Employing a quantitative quasi-experimental design, the research compared an experimental group using Strip Story media with a control group utilizing PowerPoint-based learning. The findings indicate a statistically significant positive effect of Strip Story media on students' learning outcomes, thereby supporting its potential as an innovative instructional tool within this specific educational context. The methodological approach, including the use of a non-equivalent control group design and the appropriate application of the Mann-Whitney U test due to non-normal data distribution, lends credibility to the statistical conclusions regarding the effectiveness of Strip Story media. The reported Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 clearly demonstrates a significant difference between the groups. However, a notable aspect requiring clarification for readers is the scale and interpretation of the reported mean post-test scores (6.76 for the experimental group and 4.17 for the control group). While the experimental group's score is demonstrably higher, the absolute values appear unusually low unless they represent a specific, non-standardized scoring rubric or average ranks, which merits further explanation to fully grasp the practical significance and magnitude of the observed improvement. The study provides valuable initial evidence for the utility of Strip Story media in SKI education and offers practical recommendations for teachers, students, and school administration to adopt and support diverse learning approaches. The call for future research to explore Strip Story media across different subjects and educational levels is well-founded and crucial for broadening its generalizability. To enhance the impact and clarity of the findings, future presentations of this work should elaborate on the scoring metric for the post-test and discuss the practical implications of the observed difference in mean scores within that context, allowing educators to better assess the real-world value of integrating this medium into their teaching practices.

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