Aims of this research are to know the influence of Card Sort With Mind
Mapping learning strategies toward student’s achievement in studying biology of SMA N
Banyudono Boyolali. This research was quasi experiment research using quantitative
approach. The research was designed using posttest only randomized control group by using
the experimental classes (application of Card Sort with Mind Mapping strategy) and control
classes (conventional learning). Population studies are all students of SMA N Banyudono
Boyolali in academic year 2011/2012. Sampling techniques with cluster random sampling,
so chosen XI IPA 1 as the experiment class and XI IPA 2 as the control class. Data was
collected using questionnaire, essay test, observation sheet, and document. The data were
analyzed by t-test. The conclusion of this research were science process skills was
significantly affected by Card Sort with Mind Mapping and the application of Card Sort
with Mind Mapping has taken effect on student’s cognitive and psychomotor, affective
achievement in studying biology of SMA N Banyudono Boyolali