Prior Knowledge Mapping on Natural Science
Abstract
This study aims to map the Prior Knowledge that is owned by prospective students of Natural Sciences Teacher
Training Faculty Unsri. The sample in this study were prospective science teachers who are students from the
Chemistry Education Study Program Unsri FKIP (n = 71). The instrument used in this study was a multiple choice
question in the form of a three-tier test. Questions are developed based on learning objectives and the results of previous
research studies on similar topics. The results of this study indicate that there is a tendency for FKIP Unsri IPA
prospective students to still have misconceptions and high lack of knowledge. Questions that show a high misconception
are found in the topic of menstruation and pregnancy. A high percentage of lack of knowledge is shown in the topic of
gametogenesis. While the highest understanding of concept can be seen in the topic of the reproductive organs. The
findings of this study can be used as an illustration to determine the steps for planning learning activities so that they
can help minimize misconceptions that occur after the learning process takes place.
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