Development of Tematic Learning Media Based on Smart Card in Pakam Lubuk

learning in grade IV SD Advent Lubuk Pakam low use of thematic learning media, the purpose of this study 1) describe the design of the development of smart card learning media 2) test the validity of the development of media media learning smart card 3) know the effectiveness of the use of thematic learning media. Research using Borg and Gall model. 1) Research and data collection 2) Planning, 3) Development of product draft, 4) Preliminary field trials, 5) Revise test results, 6) Field trials, 7) Improved product of field test results, 8) Field execution test, 9) Completion of the final product, 10) Dissemination and implementation This research data based on validation result done by material expert with percentage 91, 0%, validation of media design 91,0% and validation of language transfer 88,3%. The average preliminary test score before using learning media was developed on average pretest yield of 15.8, after using instructional media increased by an average of 81.8. The development of learning media is declared effective and very good. The development of smart card learning media implies increased effective student learning outcomes and can create a more effective learning atmosphere in thematic learning. Keywords: Learning Media, Thematic, Smart Car