The Effect of Problem-Based Learning on Students’ Conceptual Understanding Reviewed from Students’ Beliefs

This study aims to analyze the effect of the implementation of problem-based learning on the understanding of physics concepts in terms of students' beliefs. This study is a quasi-experimental study with a 2 x 2 factorial design. The research sample was 50 students from class XI IPA SMAN 10 Kota Jambi, and they were divided into an experimental class (n = 25) and a control class (n = 25). Data was collected using a four-tier diagnostic test, observation sheets, and a learning implementation checklist. The results of the analysis used a two-way ANOVA test. The study results showed that students in the experimental class had a higher percentage of conceptual understanding (66%) than students in the control class (50.8%). There was no influence of beliefs (positive and negative) on the knowledge of physics concepts. There was no interaction between the problem-based learning model and beliefs on students' understanding of physics concepts on static fluid material

Development Of An Arduino Iot System Solar Cell Electronic Practicum Guide Based On An Automatic Feed Thrower Prototype To Develop Students' Science Process Skills

Science learning, especially in physics, is an abstract concept and difficult for students to understand. In addition, there is also a need for a bridge that can connect physics concepts with life in the student's daily environment. Therefore, technological innovations are needed in learning such as developing an electronic practicum guidebook for solar cells, Arduino IoT systems based on automatic feed thrower prototypes to develop students' science process skills. This study used a 4D model. The subjects of this study were 6th semester S1 Science students totaling 52 students. The data generation instrument uses questionnaires and implementation observation sheets. Data analysis techniques use qualitative and qualitative. Based on the results of the validation that has been carried out, the practicum guide that has been prepared as a whole has eligibility criteria that are very feasible to use, with a percentage of 92.25%, while the students' science process skills in the solar cell electronic practicum guide for the Arduino IoT system based on the prototype of this automatic feed thrower get an average of 92% with a very good category so that it can be considered that students are good at understanding and Work on the basis of practicum guidelines developed

Development of Physics HOTS Assessment Instruments in High School: A Comprehensive Literature Review

This study aims to identify strategies for developing HOTS assessment instruments in high school physics subjects. The research employs bibliometric methods and qualitative approach to analyze various journals published between 2019 and 2023. The analysis results indicate that the development of HOTS instruments is driven by the need for 21st-century skills and is supported by findings from international surveys such as PISA and TIMSS. The most commonly developed assessment forms include test questions in the form of multiple choice, multiple choice with reasoning, and essays. These questions are designed with HOTS characteristics in mind, including HOTS indicators, operational verbs, physics problem contexts, stimuli, and Bloom's taxonomy. Physics topics that are frequently developed include subjects such as temperature and heat, harmonic vibrations, sound and light waves, thermodynamics, as well as static and dynamic fluids. Commonly used research methods for this development include Borg and Gall's R&D method, the 4D method, qualitative descriptive methods, and the ADDIE method. HOTS instrument undergoes a series of feasibility tests and analyses, including validity testing by validators, statistical validity tests, reliability tests, difficulty level tests, discrimination index tests, Rasch model analysis, analysis using the Alpha Cronbach formula, and distractor analysis. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for developing valid, reliable, and relevant HOTS assessment instruments that meet the needs of high school physics education

Physics Students' Perceptions of Microlearning: A New Approach in Education

The implementation of microlearning strategies in physics education is crucial and relevant in today's digital era. Microlearning, with its focused and concise approach, is believed to enhance student motivation and understanding. The purpose of this study is to explore physics students' perceptions of microlearning strategies and their impact on their learning experiences. The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics to identify patterns and trends in student perceptions. The results indicate that the majority of students have a positive perception of microlearning, considering it an effective method for understanding complex physics concepts. Students also reported increased motivation and engagement in the learning process. The implications of these findings suggest that integrating microlearning strategies into the physics curriculum can enhance students' learning experiences and academic outcomes. This research provides important insights for educators in designing more adaptive and responsive learning environments that meet the needs of students in the modern era

Archiduino as a Media for Learning Physics: A Laboratory Study

Physics concepts and quantities in Physics subjects at school can be presented realistically through a series of practical activities and demonstrations using learning aids. An Arduino-based Archimedes' law teaching aid (Archiduino) has been designed as a physics learning medium. The research method adapts the ADDIE model which consists of Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. In order to determine the suitability of the teaching aids, equipment trials and product validation have been carried out by physics material experts and media experts. Based on the research results, it was obtained: (1) The Arduino-based Archimedes' Law teaching aid which was designed to meet the valid criteria based on the results of the assessment by media experts obtained an average percentage of 88.31% in the valid category and the results of the assessment by material experts obtained an average percentage of 87.96%. in the valid category. (2) The Arduino-based Archimedes' Law teaching aid met the practical criteria in a limited trial of 10 students, and received student responses to the teaching aid in the aspects of benefits, presentation of the tool and physical appearance with an average percentage of 86.86% in the very good category. Thus, the Arduino-based Archimedes' Law teaching aid is valid and practical so it can be used as an alternative teaching aid in physics learning

Development of Digital Student Worksheet Based on Process Differentiation with STEM-PjBL Approach on Light Wave Material

The independent curriculum employs a differentiated approach to learning. The differentiation approach is employed to adjust the ability of students to comprehend the material. One model that can be applied is the PjBL model, which is integrated with STEM. Learners will engage in problem-solving activities in the context of physics education, utilizing technology as a tool. The integration of the model with the learning media employed is a harmonious process. Digital student worksheets represent a potential solution for the integration of the STEM-PjBL model. This research is a development research (RnD) project that employs the ADDIE development model. The development of digital student worksheets is comprised of three stages: analysis, design, and development. The analysis stage involves determining the characteristics of digital student worksheets. The design stage entails designing content for digital student worksheets. Finally, the development stage aims to obtain validation of feasibility and practicality from experts. The results of the validation of material and media experts indicate that digital student worksheet is suitable for use with revisions. The results of the practicality test of digital worksheets by teachers indicate that they are feasible, while the results of the test by students indicate that they are very feasible

Trends of Physics Education Research on The Topic of Mechanics: A Bibliometric Analysis

This study aims to map the publication trends of international journal articles related to the topic of mechanics in physics education using bibliometric analysis of the Scopus database. Bibliometric analysis was conducted on the Scopus database with the help of the RStudio application with the biblioshiny package. We analyzed 196 relevant documents filtered with various settings that support the research objectives. The analysis showed a rapid increase in the number of publications on mechanics in physics education since the 2000s (102 articles recorded in 2012–2021), driven by the development of quantitative methods. Physics Education, Physics Teacher, and Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Fisica were the journals with the most contributions. Active author mapping identified Pendrill A-M, Fones SW, and Rieber LP as the most prolific, while citation and h-index analyses showed the work of Rieber LP, Rodrigues H, Adams DM, and Gauld C as the most influential. Geographically, the United States, Brazil, and China dominated publications, with limited international collaboration. This study provided a comprehensive profile of mechanical research trends in physics education to guide future development efforts

High School Students' Ability to Design Physics Experiments through the ARBASC Model

One of the problems in physics learning is the low level of students' ability to design experiments, especially on abstract concepts. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the application of the Augmented Reality-Based Argument of Society Commonsense (ARBASC) model on the ability to design physics experiments of high school students in West Kalimantan. This study is an applied research as a continuation of the development of the Augmented Reality-Based Argument of Society Commonsense (ARBASC) model. This model is applied to high school students in the West Kalimantan Province and is divided based on inland and coastal areas. Inland areas include Bengkayang Regency and Landak Regency while coastal areas include Sambas Regency and Singkawang City. The quantitative data analysis planned in this study for students' ability to design physics experiments by calculating the total average score and the average score of each element of the experimental design for each learning meeting. Data on students' ability to design physics experiments is obtained by looking at the trend of increasing average scores and scores for each element of the experimental design which are arranged in the form of Student Worksheets in designing experiments. Data collection on the ability to design experiments is carried out from one learning meeting to the next

AI-Edmodo E-Learning in Physics Learning: A Study of Students' Cognitive Ability on the Topic of Work and Energy

Teachers have used various ways to explore innovative learning to improve students' cognitive physics skills. Edmodo is a free and secure educational learning network that provides a simple way for teachers to create and manage online classroom communities. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the Edmodo application in improving students' cognitive abilities in physics on the topic of work and energy. The analysis of this study focused on cognitive abilities and student motivation in the classroom. The method used in this research is a quasi-experiment with a pretest-posttest design using descriptive research type that aims to describe the situation/symptom or phenomenon, which is designed to obtain information in the current state. In this case, the improvement of students' cognitive abilities can be seen by using the Edmodo application. The research design used is One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The sample in this study was class 10 in the Science department, with a total of 27 students using a random sampling technique. Data collection was done by using a physics cognitive ability test. Quantitative data of this study were obtained through objective tests (pretest-posttest) based on Bloom's Taxonomy. The results of this study indicate that the application of Edmodo can improve students' cognitive abilities in physics. With the increase in students' physics cognitive abilities in learning, the learning outcomes of previously low students increased significantly. Therefore, it is recommended that AI-Edmodo improve students' physics cognitive abilities in learning physics on the topic of work and energy

Argumentation Skills in Physisc Implementation: A Systematic Literature Review

The aim of this study are to analyze and describe the reasoning skills of students from primary school until college in understanding the learning concept and application of physics. This research focuses on the factors that influence students' concept understanding and argumentation skills in physics. The research method used was systematic literature review (SLR), a literature study in which data was collected through various published articles relevant to reasoning skills in physics from 2019 to 2023. The implementation of this research was done by collecting data through scientific articles published and indexed in the Scopus database. The data analysis technique used is the PRISMA flowchart with different levels and the VOSviewer application. The results showed that the factors effecting argumentation ability in learning physics are influenced by the learning model used, the learning approach, the way the teacher guides the learning activities, as well as environmental factors and community life