Pemanfaatan Magnet Sederhana untuk Mengenal Gaya Tarik dan Tolak

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using simple magnets in introducing the concepts of push and pull forces to elementary school students. The activities were conducted through simple experimental approaches where students directly observed and tested the effects of magnetic force on various objects. The research employed a quasi-experimental method with a pretest and posttest design. The participants were fifth-grade students from a Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri (MIN). The results indicate that learning through simple magnetic media significantly enhances students' understanding of the push and pull force concepts. Hands-on experimentation also increased students’ interest and participation in science learning. Therefore, the use of simple magnets is recommended as an effective learning tool for teaching force and motion at the elementary level.