Low student learning outcomes are certainly influenced by various factors, both external and internal factors. Some of the internal factors that were found in SMP N 3 Paranginan were learning discipline and low learning interest. Students in SMP N 3 Paranginan lack discipline in learning. The effectiveness of authentic learning and assessment tools developed using the Contextual Teaching and Learning model, shows that the improvement of students’ Civics learning outcomes through CTL learning tools is from the percentage of Civics Learning Outcomes achievement in trial I of 77.78% increased to 90% in trial II.
Keywords: authentic assessment; contextual teaching; students; civic education