Improvement of Argumentation Skill through Implementation of Problem Based Learning in X MIA 1 SMA Batik 2 Surakarta in the Academic Year 2014/2015

This research was aimed to improve students’ argumentation skill through the implementation of problem based learning in X MIA 1 SMA Batik 2 Surakarta Academic Year 2014/2015. This research is a classroom action research which consisted of three cycles. Each cycle contained planning, acting, observing and reflecting. The subjects of this research were students in X MIA 1 of SMA  Batik 2 Surakarta Academic Year 2014/2015. The data was collected using test, interview, and documentation. The data validation used triangulation technic. The data were analyzed descriptive was based on three components, they are: data reduction, data presentation and drawing the conclusion or verification. The research procedure is using spiral method. The results showed that argumentation skill of students increase from pre cycle, cycle I, cycle II, and cycle III. The average of students’ argumentation skill increase from 28,96% to 50,06%. Claim aspect increase from 61,62% to 82,49%; evidence aspect increase from 15,66% to 37,37%; and reasoning aspect increase from 9,60% to 30,30%. Based on the result of the research, the conclusion is there are improvement of argumentation skill through implementation of problem based learning in X MIA 1 SMA Batik 2 Surakarta.Keywords: argumentation skill, problem based learnin

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION LEARNING STRATEGY TOWARD STUDENTS’ CARACTER BUILDING IN BIOLOGY LEARNING PROCESS

This research aims to find out the extent of character building differences (care, smart, dependent, and responsible) between the control group and Action Learning treated group.This research is quasi experiment in nature using the Non-equivalent Control Group Design. This research used Action Learning method applied in experiment group and conventional method (discussion, presentation, and exchange of ideas) in control group. The participant of this research was all students of grade VIII SMP Negeri 5 Surakarta 2012/2013. The sampling technique used was cluster sampling. As a result, VIII class participated as the experiment group and VIIIH participated as the control group. The data was collected using questionnaire, check point test, observation, and character rubric. Anacova was used to test the hypothesis with the covariant pre-test.The conclusion of this research is there are differences students’ character building (care, smart, dependent, and responsible) between the control group with Action Learning treated group.  Keywords: Action Learning strategy,  character education, character

THE COMPARISON STUDY OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILL BETWEEN INSTAD LEARNING MODEL COMBAINED CONCEPT MAP AND CONVENTIONAL LEARNING IN STUDYING BIOLOGY

The purpose of the research was to know  there was difference of critical thinking skill between INSTAD learning model combained concept map and conventional learning in studying biology of second grade students SMA Negeri 4 Surakarta specify on sains in 2012/2013 academic year.Quasy experiment and post-test only with nonequivalent group design were applied in this research. The populations were the second grade students of SMA Negeri 4 Surakarta specify on sains in 2012/2013 academic year. It was 188 students. The samples were 62 students that taken using cluster sampling technique in the form of two classes and placed into experimental class and comparitional class. The critical thinking skill information was determined by essay test with Facione’s critical thinking skill indicators. The demographic information was collected by a researcher –made questionnaire and observation sheet. T-test was used for data analysis.The t-test’s value was -4,926 and significance value was 0,000 (lower than 0.05). The syntax of INSTAD learning model combained concept map had done well. Students agreed that INSTAD learning model combained concept map could train their critical thinking skill. There was difference of critical thinking skill between INSTAD learning model combained concept map and conventional learning in studying biology of  second grade students SMA Negeri 4 Surakarta specify on sains in 2012/2013 academic year. Keyword: critical thinking skill, INSTAD learning model combained concept map, conventional learnin

THE DIFFERENCES OF ANALYTICAL THINKING SKILLS IN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODEL EQUIPPED BY MIND MAP WITH CONVENTIONAL CLASS TOWARDS SCIENCE FIRST GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA AL ISLAM 1 SURAKARTA IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014

The research aims to find out the differences of the analytical thinking skills in Problem Based Learning model equipped by Mind Maps with conventional class towards science first grade students of SMA Al Islam 1 Surakarta in the academic year 2013/2014. The research was quasi-experimental research with posttest only non-equivalent control group design. The population of the research was all of science first grade students SMA Al Islam 1 Surakarta in the academic year 2013/1014. The techniques of collecting data are test and non-test methods. The form of test method is essay, whereas the forms of non-test method are documentation and observation sheets. Data were analyzed by T-test, Kolmogorof-Smirnov test, and Levene's test with SPSS 16. The results show that there are some differences in the analytical thinking skills in Problem Based Learning model equipped by Mind Maps with conventional class towards science first grade students of SMA Al Islam 1 Surakarta in the academic year 2013/2014. The application of the learning model of Problem Based Learning equipped by Mind Map has the higher average than the application of conventional methods. The observation results indicate the resemblance of Problem Based Learning with the Mind Map syntax. The result of the T-test shows a significant difference (sig <0.05) towards the analytical thinking skills between the control class and the experimental class T-test value is 0.009. The results of this study can be concluded that there are some differences in the analytical thinking skills towards Problem Based Learning model equipped by Mind Maps with conventional class towards science first grade students of SMA Al Islam 1 Surakarta in the academic year 2013/2014. Referring to the differences of the analytical thinking skills mean, the application of Problem Based Learning model equipped by Mind Maps can affect the analytical thinking skills students to be better. Keywords: analytical thinking skills, problem based learning, mind ma

THE EFFECT OF GUIDED INQUIRY MODEL TOWARD STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOME IN BIOLOGY OF GRADE XI IPA AT SMA NEGERI 2 SUKOHARJO ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014

The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of guided inquiry model toward the students learning otucome in biology of grade XI IPA at SMA Negeri 2 Sukoharjo academic year 2013/2014. This research was quasi experiment using a design postest only with nonequivalent control group design. The research population was all students of grade XI IPA SMA Negeri 2 Sukoharjo academic year 2013/2014. The sampling technique used cluster sampling to obtain class XI IPA 1 as a control group and class XI IPA 3 as a experimental group. Data collection techniques using test and non test method. Hypotesis testing with t-test using SPSS version 17. Result of this research showed the learning outcomes of knowledge (tcount> ttable) that tcount = 2.978 and ttable = 1.995, skills (tcount > ttable) that tcount = 16,509 and ttable = 1.995, as well as attitudes (tcount > ttable) that tcount = 3.905 and ttable=1.995. The decision  on the third domain of learning outcomes that tcount > ttable with sig.< α shows that there was a real effect on the learning outcome in biology with guided inquiry model of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The conclusion from this research  that there was significant effect of guided inquiry model  toward the students learning outcome in biology of grade XI IPA at SMA Negeri 2 Sukoharjo academic year 2013/2014. Keywords : guided inquiry, knowledge, skills, attitude

Implementation of Guided Inquiry in Coordination System Material to Improve Science Process Skill at Class XI IPA 3 Students in SMA Batik 2 Surakarta in Academic Year 2013/2014

This research aimed to improve science process skill in coordination system material of Biology subject at XI IPA 3 Class SMA Batik 2 Surakarta with implementation of Guided Inquiry. This research is a Classroom Action Research which was done in two cycles. Each cycle consists of 4 steps, those are: planning, acting, observation, and reflection. The technique of data collection used questionaire, observation sheet, test, and interview. Validity used triangulation method, while data analysis used descriptive analysis. The results of this research showed that implementing classroom research by using guided inquiry could improve students’ science process skill in Biology subject, matched with second cycle target. The percentage of achievement aspect in science process skill at pre-test was low because the teaching and learning was dominated by teaching centered. While the average percentage of achievement aspect in science process skill in accordance with the observation sheet in first cycle was 53,29% and second cycle was 77,68% (increased 24,39%), average of achievement in first cycle was 56,1 % and second cycle was 78,35% (increased 22,25%). Therefore, implementation of teaching technique by using guided inquiry could stimulate students and force them to be more active in Biology subject. Based on the research result above, it can be concluded that the implementation of guided inquiry in coordination system material of Biology subject can improve science process skill of students at class XI IPA 3 SMA Batik 2 Surakarta in academic year 2013/ 2014. Keywords: Guided Inquiry, Science Process Skil

The Influence Of Reality Based Learning Toward Biology Learning Achievement Of X Graders Of SMA Negeri 5 Surakarta In The Academic Year Of 2012/2013

The purpose of this research was to know the influence of Reality Based Learning approach toward biology learning achievement of X graders of SMA Negeri 5 Surakarta in the academic year of 2012/2013.This study was a quasi experimental research. The research design was used post-test only with nonequivalent control group design with the experiment group applying Reality Based Learning aprroach in experimental group and classical course, question-answer  and exsperiment method in control group. The population of research was all X graders of SMA Negeri 5 Surakarta in the academic year of of 2012/2013. The sampling technique used cluster sampling.  The sample of this research consisted of X-5 grader as experiment group and X-6 grader as control group with 30 students for each class. Techniques of collecting data for learning achievement were test and non-test methods. The test method included an objective multiple choice test and esay. The non-test method included documentation, observation and questionnaire. The research hypothesis used t test.This research concluded that the application of Reality Based Learning approach affected significantly the biology learning achievement of X graders of SMA Negeri 5 Surakarta in cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains. Key Words: Reality Based Learning, Biology Learning Achievement

The Influence Of Active Knowledge Sharing Based Contexstual Learning Models Toward Biology Critical Thingking

The purposes of this research are to ascertain the influence of Active Knowledge Sharing  Based on Contextual  learning strategy toward capability of  critical thingking students grade X  of  SMA Negeri 2 Sukoharjo in academic year 2012/2013.This research is considered as quasi experiment research using quantitative approach. The research was designed using posttest only non-equivalent  control group design that applied  Active Knowledge Sharing  Based on  Contextual approach in experimental group and conventional approach with discussion, classical course and question-answer method in control group. The population of this research was all of  X degree students at SMA Negeri 2 Sukoharjo in academic year 2012/2013.  The sample of this research was established by cluster sampling that choosed X-4 as experiment group and X-7 as control group. The data was collected by using critical thingking test, observation form, and document. The hypotheses analyzed by t-test. The results of this research showed that the mean of student’s capability of critical thinking in experiment class higher than control class, it was 72,97 for experiment class and 64,00 for control class.The result of hypothesis analyzed by t-test, got significant value 0,003  (sig.<0,05), so the Active Knowledge Sharing Based on Contextual  learning strategy had very significant effect toward capability of critical thingking. The conclusion of this research showed that application of Active Knowledge Sharing Based on Contextual  learning strategy had very significant effect toward capability of critical thingking domain of  X grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Sukoharjo in academic year 2012/2013. Key Word :active knowledge sharing based on contextual learning strategy, capability of critical thingking

The Influence of Science Technology Society (STS) Learning Model Toward Biology Learning Achievement of X Degree Students at SMA Negeri 3 Boyolali in 2012/2013 Academic Year 2012/2013.

The rapid development of science and technology in the 21st century requires students to think critically, creatively and highly a positive attitude towards science, society, and possess initiative correspond to issues resulted by the impact of science and technology’s application. Learning model that correspond to the development of science and technology is STS learning model, because the learning model allows students actively involved in learning and to show the role of science and technology in society. The aim of this research is to know the influence of STS learning model toward biology learning achievement of X degree students at SMA Negeri 3 Boyolali in 2012/2013 academic year. This research was a quasi experiment research using posttest only non equivalent group design. This research applied STS learning model towards experimental group upon class X at SMA Negeri 3 Boyolali in academic year 2012/2013. Cluster sampling was used upon the population. Data was collected using test and non test method, and analyzed by t-test. T-test results of the three domains is t count > t table so that Ho is rejected. This research concluded that the application of STS learning model has taken good effect toward student’s achievement cognitive, psychomotor, and  affective domain in learning biology of SMA Negeri 3 Boyolali.Keywords: Science Technology Society Learning Model, Biology Learning Achievement.

The Influence of Guided Discovery Learning Model on Biology Result Study at SMA N 2 Sukoharjo Academic Year 2013/2014

The aim of the research is to find out the effect of Guided Discovery Learning on the Biology learning outcome of the students in SMA Negeri 2 Sukoharjo in the school year of 2013/2014.This research employed Quasi-experimental research with Posttest Only with Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The population of research was the even semester XI IPA graders of SMA Negeri 2 Sukoharjo in the school year of 2013/2014. The sample of research was taken using Cluster Sampling. Techniques of collecting data used were test and non-test method. Test method included essay of biological learning outcome in knowledge domain, while the non-test one included observation, questionnaire, and documentation. The hypothesis testing was conducted using t-test with SPSS version 17 help.The result of research showed that H0 was not supported, meaning that there was an effect of the Guided Discovery Learning toward the Biology learning outcome of the students in SMA Negeri 2 Sukoharjo in the school year of 2013/2014. The mean score of biological learning outcome in experiment class was higher than that in control class with the highest mean occurred in attitude domain, and the lowest one occurred in skill domain.Based on result, it could be concluded that Guided Discovery Learning affected the improvement of biological learning outcome in the students of SMA Negeri 2 Sukoharjo in the school year of 2013/2014. Keywords: Guided Discovery Learning, GDL, biological learning outcome.