Improving problem-solving skills through the physics education technology assisted problem based learning model electronic student worksheets

Abstract

The 21st century requires learning activities to put different skills into practice. Solving problems is a skill that pupils need to possess in order to succeed in the twenty-first century. In order to be able to propose strategic solutions to the problems that are presented and conclude with an evaluation of the solutions that have been chosen, students need to have the ability to analyze facts and test assumptions. The goal of this project was to create an Electronic Student Worksheets Science based on physics education technology that utilized problem based learning to assess students’ problem-solving abilities. The 4D development model, which is separated into define, design, develop, and disseminate, is the development methodology utilized to create the electronic student worksheet product. The masyithoh gamping foundation madrasah tsanawiyah islamic school equivalent to junior high school hosted the product trial in May 2023. Even semester VIII grade students were used as research test subjects with an age range of 13 to 14 years. The physics material chosen in this study is in the chapter on changes in the form of substances. Ten VIII grade students grouped into low, medium, and high categories were used as test subjects. The trial was carried out using a quasi-experimental method with a one group pretest posttest design by giving individual initial tests before carrying out learning activities and then giving a final test after carrying out the activities. This activity has 2 stages, the first is a direct experimental activity by making observations, while the second activity uses the help of physics education technology. The activity is carried out by creating two groups each consisting of four or five students, who participate in the experiment. Next, the final test is given individually to each student. A total of 90% of students gave a positive response (very good) to the science electronic student worksheets in this study, according to the findings of the reading of the questionnaire given to students. Based on the findings of the analysis, 90% of students can easily learn with the help of electronic student worksheets. It can be said that after receiving the electronic student worksheets IPA treatment, students’ ability to solve problems increased.