This research aimed to describe the learning outcomes using SETS approach and examine the influence of science, environment, techonology and society (SETS) approach towards problem solving ability elementary school fourth grade students. This research is an experimental research design with pretest posttest control group design. The subjects were students of class fourth grade SDN Lakarsantri II / 473 Surabaya. The technique of collecting data through observation sheet learning outcomes and evaluation tests of problem solving ability. Before analyzing the research data, researcher conducted an instrument trial analysis using validity and reliability test. Data were analyzed using normality test, homogeneity and hypothesis testing using t test. The results showed that: First, learning outcomes by using SETS approach obtain an average yield of 81% and the percentage of these scores are included in the criteria very well. Second, SETS approach effect on problem solving ability, it is based on the value of learning outcomes tcount of 2.497 (2.497> 1.997) and and the results sig. 2 tailed worth 0.015 (0.015 <0.05). Based on observations and data analysis, it can be concluded that the science, environment, techonology and society (SETS) approach can significantly improve the problem solving ability students and excellent learning outcomes.

Keywords : SETS Approach, Learning Outcomes, Problem Solving Ability.