Journal of Biology Education

The Effectiveness of Discovery Blended Learning through The Ruangkelas Feature on The Ruangguru Application to Improve Student Learning Outcomes on Animal Tissues Material

2023-11-11T21:14:41+07:00

This study use a discovery learning model combined with blended learning through the Ruangkelas feature on the Ruangguru application with question and answer methods, discussions, group work, and experiments. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of discovery learning blended learning through the Ruangkelas feature on the Ruangguru application to improve student learning outcomes on animal tissue material. Research preparation was carried out at the Department of Biology FMIPA UNNES while the implementation of the research was carried out at SMA Negeri 1 Petarukan. The sample used in this study was 72 students of class XI MIPA, using probability sampling technique. This research is a quasi-experimental research using pre-experimental design type one group pretest-posttest design. Data collection used interviews, questionnaires, tests, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique consists of data analysis (1) learning outcomes in the cognitive domain which are determined based on classical completeness and N-gain; (2) affective domain learning outcomes are determined based on attitude criteria; and (3) learning outcomes in the psychomotor domain are determined based on skills. Learning outcomes in the cognitive domain are determined based on tests (pretest and posttest), LDS, and LKS. Affective domain learning outcomes are determined based on self-assessment and peer assessment, while psychomotor learning outcomes are determined based on performance. The results of this study are (1) student learning outcomes in the cognitive domain of class XI MIPA show classical completeness of 83.33% and an N-Gain value of 0.5 in the moderate category; (2) student learning outcomes in the affective domain show 54.17% in very good attitude criteria and 45.83% good attitude criteria; (3) student learning outcomes in the psychomotor domain show 55.56% in very good attitude criteria and 44.44% good attitude criteria. From the results of this study, it is concluded that discovery blended learning through the Ruangkelas feature is effective in improving student learning outcomes.

The Effectiveness of Web-Based Comic Media to Train Students' Creative Thinking Skills in Learning Immune System Materials

2023-11-11T21:15:06+07:00

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of web-based immune system comic
media that has been previously developed through a development research process. This
research is a pre-experimental study with typesone group pretest-posttest design. The sample of
this research was students of class XI MIPA 1, XI MIPA 5, and XI MIPA 6 in one of the high
schools in Purworejo. The sampling technique that was adopted in this research was cluster
random sampling, involving 107 students as the total sample. In this study the learning process
of the immune system material held by using web-based immune system comic media. The
research data is in the form of students' creative thinking skills, types of activities in comics and
their benefits for practicing creative thinking skills, and data on the implementation of teaching
and learning processes. The data collection method was carried out by giving students formative
tests (comic gap questions and description questions), observation sheets, and student response
questionnaires. Descriptive qualitative method was used to analyze to obtained data. The
research results show that creative thinking skills (could be known from the N-gain score).
Student those who achieved moderate and high N-gain categories were 83% and 14%
respectively (3% of students achieved low N-gain categories). The classical completeness level is
87.8%. This shows > 75% of students have achieved KKM (with good category). Based on the
results of observing the learning process using comics, the information showed that the learning
process that was carried out was useful to train creative thinking skills on students and the
teaching and learning process can be carried out according to the RPP. The conclusion of this
research is that web-based immune system comic media is effective for training students' creative
thinking skills.

Development of Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) Model Test for Learning Biology Excretion System Materials for Measuring Science Literacy in SMA Negeri 1 Bandar

2023-11-11T21:15:39+07:00

The results of the 2018 PISA study show that the ability of students in Indonesia in scientific literacy shows an average score of 389, so scientific literacy is still low. The Ministry of Education and Culture released the Independent Learning Program to replace the National Examination (UN) assessment system with a Minimum Competency Assessment (AKM) and character surveys. Therefore, it is necessary to develop AKM questions on the excretory system material to measure scientific literacy in students. The purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics of the AKM model questions, analyze differences in student learning outcomes and student responses related to the AKM model questions at SMA Negeri 1 Bandar, Batang Regency. This research refers to the development of questions according to Djemari Mardapi which consists of 7 stages that have been modified, The subjects of this study were students of class XI MIPA 4 (experimental class) and class XI MIPA 5 (control class). Analysis of the items on the test results of the AKM model test using Microsoft Excel software and SPSS v.19 software. That is to calculate validity, difficulty index, discriminating power and reliability estimation. Data on the results of differences in student learning averages were measured using a test instrument for the AKM model and student response data was measured using a questionnaire instrument. The results of the study obtained from 25 questions that were tested on students there were 23 valid questions and 2 invalid questions, the results of the difficulty level on the items obtained 12 very easy questions and 13 easy questions, the results of the differentiating power were in the good category and the results of the reliability estimation of items The questions are included in the very high category, and the results of the difference in the average learning outcomes in the experimental class and control class are 73.61> 61.44. The increase in the average learning outcomes of experimental and control class students in their scientific literacy skills was significantly different with an N-gain value of 58.28 > 25.08. The experimental class gave a very good response and the control class gave a good response to the development of the AKM model questions. Thus, it can be concluded that the development of the AKM model test questions can measure students' scientific literacy skills.

The Effectiveness of Real Problem-Based e-LKPD to Improve Problem Solving and Collaboration Abilities on Environmental Change Material in Madrasah Aliyah

2023-11-11T21:16:05+07:00

At Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Pati, the subject of Biology, especially the Environmental Change material, has not yet implemented e-LKPD and still uses textbooks from schools. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of real problem-based e-LKPD to improve students' problem solving and collaboration abilities on environmental change material at Madrasah Aliyah. Data collection in this study was carried out by tests and observations. The type of this research was Quasi Experiment Design which was carried out at MA Negeri 2 Pati with the research population being class X at MA Negeri 2 Pati, the samples for this research were classes X2, X4, X6, and X9. Sampling was done by purposive sampling technique. The results of the study were based on the classical completeness score, the percentage of students who passed was 83.33% in the experimental class and 26.67% in the control class. The Independent Sample t-Test showed that problem solving abilities obtained a value of Sig 0.000 <0.05, meaning that there was an average difference between the posttest scores of the experimental and control classes. The results of the N-Gain Test for the experimental class obtained a value of 0.60 in the medium category and 0.29 in the control class in the low category. The results of the experimental class collaboration ability at each meeting increased and the value was higher than the control class. From the results of the study, it was concluded that e-LKPD based on real problems is effective for improving students' problem solving and collaboration abilities on the material on Environmental Change in Madrasah Aliyah.

The Effect of Analyzing Images Using The PlantNet Application and TGT on Motivation, Classification Abilities, and Data Presentation in Plantae Material

2023-11-11T21:16:34+07:00

Learners need to observe various types of plants to achieve basic competencies in the subject of "Plantae." However, teachers find it challenging to manage learning activities outside the school environment. This research aims to: 1) analyze the influence of three different teaching methods on motivation, classification abilities, and data presentation, and 2) determine the most effective teaching method among the three.This study adopts a quantitative approach, specifically quasi-experimental research, using a non-equivalent control group design. The research population comprises all 10th-grade students in the Science Program (MIPA) at MAN 2 Banyumas, totaling six classes. The sample consists of three classes: X MIPA 2, which uses PlantNet + TGT, X MIPA 3, which uses TGT, and X MIPA 4, which employs discussion. Data collection methods include questionnaires, tests, and observation sheets. Data analysis techniques encompass statistical methods such as normality and homogeneity tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and post hoc tests.Based on the ANOVA analysis results for all three classes, a significance value of 0.00<0.05 was obtained. This indicates the impact of the techniques of analyzing images using the PlantNet application and TGT, TGT-based learning, and discussion-based learning on motivation, classification abilities, and data presentation. The least significant difference analysis shows that the PlantNet + TGT class had an average motivation score of 48.20, the TGT class had 36.69, and the discussion class had 28.64. The average increase in classification abilities was 35.25 for the PlantNet + TGT class, 21.18 for the TGT class, and 15.58 for the discussion class. In terms of data presentation abilities, the PlantNet + TGT class had an average increase of 25.02, the TGT class had 17.15, and the discussion class had 11.00. This indicates that the PlantNet + TGT class showed significantly higher improvement compared to the TGT and discussion classes.In conclusion, the study results indicate that all three teaching strategies, including the technique of analyzing images with the PlantNet application and TGT, TGT, and discussion, have an impact on motivation, classification abilities, and data presentation. Among these methods, teaching with the technique of analyzing images with the PlantNet application and TGT resulted in the highest improvement in motivation, classification abilities, and data presentation.

The Effectiveness of DISTAD Learning Model on Metabolism Material for Critical Thinking Ability of High School Students

2023-11-11T21:16:59+07:00

Class XII metabolic material has its own level of difficulty compared to other materials, because the material is difficult for the eye to perceive directly and involves a long process of enzymatic reactions. Metabolism learning at SMA Negeri 1 Karangkobar is less interactive causing students to be less critical in understanding material concepts. One alternative to improve critical thinking skills is the DISTAD Learning model (integration of the Discovery Learning model and the Student Teams Achievement Division model). The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the DISTAD Learning model on metabolic material on high school students' critical thinking skills. This research is a quantitative research with the type of experimental research using the Pre-Experimental Design in the form of one group pretest-posttest design. The population of this study were students of class XII MIPA 1 to XII MIPA 5 SMA Negeri 1 Karangkobar for the academic year 2022/2023. Sampling was carried out using saturated sampling technique. The data collection technique used the test method and the students' critical thinking skills were tested with the One Sample T-test. The increase in students' critical thinking skills was seen from the average student score after participating in the DISTAD Learning model learning of 78.6 which was included in the high category with 76% of students obtaining grades ≥ KKM. Based on the calculation of the N-Gain test, there was an increase in three aspects of students' critical thinking skills, namely the aspect of giving simple explanations of 0.54, the aspect of making conclusions by 0.38, and the aspect of making further explanations of 0.61, where in the third This aspect shows the moderate category. In the analysis of the One Samples T-test showed a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05). The conclusion of this study is that the application of the DISTAD Learning model is effective in increasing the critical thinking skills of high school students.

The Development of Electronic Pocket Book The Making Oshibana Creation Based Conservation to Train Creative Thinking Student Skill

2023-11-11T21:18:18+07:00

The integration of conservation-based education in online learning through paperless. Students are also assigned to make oshibana creations that apply eco-green principles to train creative thinking skills. Student’s creative thinking skills during Covid-19 decreased. This is caused by a reduction in learning hours and limited learning media. So it is necessary to develop an electronic pocket book for making oshibana creations based on conservation. The purpose of this study was to analyze the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of electronic pocket book for making oshibana based conservation creations to train students creative thinking skills. This research is development research using the 4D model (define, design, development, disseminate). The feasibility of electronic pocket books is determined based on the media and material expert validation sheets. The practicality of the electronic pocket book was determined based on the teacher's and students' response questionnaires in class X APHP SMK 3 Kudus. The effectiveness of the electronic pocket book is determined based on the product assessment sheet and the student response questionnaire sheet on the use of the electronic pocket book. The results of the media expert's assessment was 95.83% (very feasible) and the material expert's assessment was 96.66% (very feasible). Teachers argue practical electronic pocket book. 20.5% of students think it is very practical, 73.5% practical and 5.8% quite practical. The number of students is very creative and creative 76.46%. 76% of students think very good, 21% good, and 3% less good about the use of electronic pocket books. This means that the electronic pocket book for making based conservation creations that has been developed is very feasible, practical, and effective to train students creative thinking skills

Development of CO-MMUNE Supplements on Immune System Material to Improve Concept Understanding and Health Literacy of High School Students

2023-11-11T21:19:13+07:00

This study aims to analyze the validity, feasibility and effectiveness of health case-based
learning supplements to increase the level of concepts understanding and health literacy of high
school students on immune system material. It is a type of R&D research using the development
method by Sugiyono. The development process is carried out by conducting links to various
articles related to Covid-19 infection cases in national and international journals. The supplement
testing phase consists of three stages, namely validity test, feasibility test and effectiveness test.
Validity tests include material validity tests and media validity tests conducted by material and
media validators. The feasibility test and effectiveness test were carried out at Senior High School
1 Tayu. The population of this study was all grade XI mathematics and natural sciences students
at Senior High School 1 Tayu with class XI MIPA 4 as a sample. Sample selection is carried out
using the purposive sampling method. In collecting data on the effectiveness of supplements to
improve students' understanding of concepts and health literacy, a one group pretest-posttest
design was used. Observation and interview sheets, validation questionnaire sheets, student and
teacher response sheets, comprehension test questions and health literacy questionnaire sheets
based on HLS-EU-Q indicators were the instruments used in this study. Based on the results of the
material validity test and media validity, it shows that the supplement is in the very valid category
with a percentage of material validity of 91% and media validity of 94%. Based on the results of
the feasibility test from the responses of teachers and students, supplements get a percentage of
83% and 93.5% which are included in the very feasible criteria. Based on the results of the
supplementation effectiveness test, students' concept understanding showed that 77.14% of
students had reached the minimum completeness category whereas, the health literacy index score
showed that 94.2% of students had achieved an adequate health literacy index. These results show
that the CO-MMUNE learning supplement prepared based on Covid-19 cases is valid and feasible
for use in learning and is effective in increasing understanding of the concept of immune system
material and literacy student health. The use of health problems as learning materials in the
classroom will provide a good understanding of health so that it has the opportunity to become a
means of increasing health literacy.

The Development of an E-Module Based on Discovery Learning on Coordination System Material to Improve 4C Skills of High School Students

2023-11-11T21:19:53+07:00

The results of interviews with biology teachers in class XI MIPA at SMA Negeri 1 Slawi show that the 4C skills of students in class XI MIPA are low due to the absence of a variety of teaching materials and that the role of the teacher as a teacher has not been implemented properly. Therefore, a discovery-learning-based e-module was developed on coordination material to improve students' 4C skills. The purpose of this study was to analyse the feasibility, readability, and practicality of using e-modules and the improvement of students' 4C skills on coordination system material. This type of research is research and development, and the research design used is the development research design, according to Thiagarajan et al. (1974). The instruments used in this study were the product validation questionnaire, teacher response questionnaire, readability questionnaire, student response questionnaire, pre-test and post-test questions, observation sheet, and peer assessment. The results of the study showed that the e-module was feasible to use, obtaining an average score of 92.97%. Students' readability of the e-module obtained a score of 96.48% with very good criteria. Students' responses to the practicality of using e-modules amounted to 89.82%, with very practical criteria. The discovery learning-based e-module developed on coordination system material has an effect on students in the form of increasing their 4C skills. The conclusion of this research is that e-modules based on discovery learning on coordination system material are feasible and practical to use in learning coordination systems, have very good readability, and are effective in improving the 4C skills of SMA Negeri 1 Slawi students.

The Effectiveness of the Group Investigation Learning Model with Mind Mapping to Improve Students' Motivation and Learning Outcomes on Animalia Materials in SMA

2023-11-11T21:20:36+07:00

Student learning outcomes on the material Kingdom Animalia are low. Students who
are able to achieve the minimum completeness criteria are only 0,69% of the total population. It
turns out that many students find it difficult to understand the concept of 41,67%. This means
that the teacher must be able to attract students' interest and curiosity about the material. The
Group Investigation (GI) Learning Model with Mind Mapping is able to generate low student
motivation. The purpose of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of the Group
Investigation (GI) learning model with Mind Mapping on increasing students' motivation and
learning outcomes in the Animalia class X material at SMA Negeri 1 Blora in the 2021/2022
academic year compared to the conventional model. The research carried out is experimental
research. The research experimental design used is a quasi-experimental design using a
nonequivalent groups pretest-posttest control design design groups. The population of class
X students in the even semester of SMA N 1 Blora was taken two classes as samples with
the technique of simple random sampling. Class X Mipa 1 was selected as the experimental
class and class X Mipa 2 was selected as the control class. Research data in the form of
student motivation, student learning outcomes, and student responses to the learning
process. Existing data were analyzed by t-test. The results showed that after treatment,
students' learning motivation in the experimental class (3,21 or 80,28%) was better than the
control class (3,00 or 74,97%). The results of the t-test calculation obtained indicate that there is
a significant difference between increased motivation in the experimental class and the
control class. The average N-Gain value for the experimental class is 0,56 or 56,02%, while in
the control class the average N-Gain value is 0,33 or 32,96%. The results of the t-test analysis
showed that the experimental class learning outcomes were significantly higher than the control
class. The results of classical completeness in the experimental class were 83,33%, while the
control class obtained 41,67% results. Students gave a good response to the implementation of
learning using the Group Investigation (GI) learning model with Mind Mapping. The
conclusion of this research is that the application of the Group Investigation (GI) learning model
with Mind Mapping is effective in increasing students' motivation and learning outcomes in
Animalia material compared to conventional models.

The Development of Learning Videos Using Wondershare Filmora Software on Human Reproductive System Material

2023-11-11T21:21:19+07:00

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way people live, including in the field of education. One of them is WFH (work from home), which causes the learning process to be carried out from home by online. Students found it difficult to understand the material during online learning which caused learning outcomes to decrease. On the other hand, the development of technology and information can be used so that it is beneficial for education. The advantages of learning video media greatly assist the teacher in conveying the material to be delivered and students better understand the material presented by the teacher. For this reason, it was necessary to develop video-based media for learning the Reproductive System material. The purpose of this study was to analyze the validity, feasibility, and influence of media effectiveness on student learning outcomes based on learning videos on the Reproductive System material. The research steps that were passed used the 4D development model, namely Define, Design, Development, and Disseminate. The research instruments used were student questionnaire sheets, interview sheets, validity sheets, teacher and student response questionnaire sheets, as well as pre-test/post-test sheets. The results of research on the Reproductive System learning video media have met the criteria of being very valid by media experts at 98% and valid by material experts with a score of 72%, the media feasibility score is 94% or very feasible by a questionnaire of teachers and students, and learning video media is effective in improving results student learning on the subject of the Human Reproductive System at SMA Negeri 1 Banjarnegara.

The Effect of Flipped-Problem Based Learning on Curiosity, Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability in Environmental Change Substance

2023-11-11T21:21:40+07:00

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the Flipped-Problem Based Learning model on curiosity, creative thinking skills and problem solving, and to analyze the relationship between these variables. The study was Pre-Experimental using One Group Posttest Design and One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The research sample was students of class X-5, X-8 and X-9 at SMA N 3 Salatiga who were selected by purposive sampling. Questionnaires, assessment reports and test instruments are used as data collection tools. The results of this study are students' curiosity in the three experimental classes with high and moderate criteria reaching > 50%. Classical completeness in creative thinking ability reaches > 70% and the n-gain in problem solving ability is in moderate criteria. The relationship between variables has a simultaneous and partial pattern. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the Flipped-Problem Based Learning model influences curiosity, creative thinking and problem solving as well as the relationship pattern of the variables are partial and simultaneous patterns.

The Development Of Science Literacy Based Digital Teaching Materials To Improve Students Critical Thinking On The Sub Matter Of Energy Flow And Biogeochemical Cycles

2023-11-11T21:22:04+07:00

This study aims to develop science literacy-based digital teaching materials that are feasible, practical, and effective for improving students' critical thinking on the sub-materials of energy flow and biogeochemical cycles. This type of research is research and development (RnD). The method used in research and development refers to the ADDIE development model. The population in this study were students in grades XI Mipa and X SMA Negeri 15 Semarang in the 2022/2023 academic year. MIPA 7 for small-scale trials and 60 students from each of 30 students X-1 and X-2. The data collection techniques used were interviews, questionnaires and tests. Based on data analysis, the feasibility test results of science literacy-based digital teaching materials by material experts amounted to 85% and media experts amounted to 82%. The results of the practicality test analysis by teachers in both scale trials were 90% and the results of the practicality test analysis by students in both scale trials were 84%. From all the results of the analysis, it is included in the category of very feasible and practical. To determine the effectiveness of science literacy-based digital teaching materials, pretests and posttests in classes X-1 and X-2 were conducted and then calculated using the N-Gain test based on aspects. The results of the N-Gain test for the science literacy aspect in both classes were 0.64% and the N-Gain test for the critical thinking ability aspect in both classes was 0.62%. This shows that classes X-1 and X-2 on improving science literacy and critical thinking skills are at moderate criteria. It can be concluded that the use of science literacy-based digital teaching materials is effective for improving students critical thinking skills in the sub-materials of energy flow and biogeochemical cycles.

Student’s Critical Thinking Ability In Ethnoscience-Based Biology Learning In The Era Of Digitalization

2023-11-11T21:22:33+07:00

This research aims to analyze the critical thinking abilities of MAN 1 Bone students in ethnoscience-based biology learning in the era of digitalization. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The data processed are the results of student's critical thinking ability tests, observations and interviews with biology subject teachers and students with the highest test scores, three representatives from each class X.1, X.2 and X.5. The research results showed that student's critical thinking abilities based on the results of critical thinking ability tests in ethnoscience-based biology learning with ecosystem subjects for the even semester of the 2022-2023 academic year were in a very low category. Meanwhile, from learning activities, student's abilities are at varying levels based on critical thinking indicators. The indicator of providing further statements or explanations is at a fairly good level for the results of critical thinking ability tests and student learning activities. The indicators of providing basic statements or explanations, providing reasons for a decision, drawing conclusions or inferences, and providing feedback & reinforcement are at a level that is not good for critical thinking ability tests, while student learning activities are at a fairly good level. The results of this study indicate that it is important to increase student's mastery and understanding by integrating ethnoscience in learning so that they have critical thinking skills amidst the trend in the use of information technology.

The Implementation of Problem Based Learning (PBL) with Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) to Increase Motivation and Learning Outcomes on Environmental Change Material for Class X-5 SMA Negeri 11 Semarang for the 2022/2023 Academic Year

2023-11-11T21:22:53+07:00

This research aims to determine the increase in motivation and learning outcomes of students on environmental change material through the application of problem based learning (PBL) with two stay two stray (TSTS). This research was carried out in class X-5 of SMA Negeri 11 Semarang in the 2022/2023 academic year with 36 students. There are two cycles in this research with instruments in the form of a learning motivation observation sheet and a multiple choice test at the end of the cycle for measuring learning outcomes. The research showed that the pre-cycle percentage of students who were motivated was 22.2%, while the first cycle increased to 44.5% and the second cycle increased significantly to 100%. The percentage of completeness of learning outcomes in the pre-cycle shows that 27.8% of students have completed it with an average score of 59.2. Observations in cycle I showed an increase to 63.9% of students completing their learning outcomes with an average of 74.3 and cycle II increasing to 88.9% of students completing it with an average of 90.1. Analysis of the data above concluded that there was an increase in student motivation and learning outcomes through the application of the problem based learning (PBL) model with two stay two stray (TSTS). good