Student Achievement Based on the Use of Scientific Method in the Natural Science Subject in Elementary School

Subali, B.; Kumaidi, K.; Aminah, N. S.; Sumintono, B.

doi:10.15294/jpii.v8i1.16010

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Student Achievement Based on the Use of Scientific Method in the Natural Science Subject in Elementary School

Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia · Vol. 8 No. 1 (2019) · pp. 39–51

DOI: 10.15294/jpii.v8i1.16010
ISSN: 2089-4392, 2339-1286
Published: 2019-03-28
Publisher: Program Studi Pendidikan IPA Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA)
Language: eng

Abstract

This research aims at investigating elementary school student achievement based on the use ofscientific method in teaching science from the test item types, as reflected by the item difficulty indexusing the classical test theory (CTT) and modern test theory (IRT). The first stage in developing the test was preparing the learning continuum of scientific method aspects by referring to the learning continuum of science process skill as developed by the previous existing research. In this research, the learning continuum was validated by expert judgment. As the tests were administered/carried out at the same time, four sets of tests were developed and administered to students of Grade 1 to 6 in Yogyakarta and Sleman Regency in the 2016-2017 school year. Samples were taken from three Technical Management Units (TMUs). Three TMUs were determined by observing the distribution of school locations from the center to the suburbs. The items were analyzed using CTT and IRT.The results of the research show that the student achievement reflected by item difficulty index based on CTT and IRT indicates the same level of category except for several sub-aspects. Those items from certain testsindicate higher difficulty level for Grade 4 to 6 students than for Grade 1 to 3 students. This case is not relevant to the expected learning outcomes.

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Sebelas Maret University
Indonesia University of Education
State University of Semarang
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
University of Malaya
Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus Ruteng

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Co-author	Organisation	Joint articles
Suranto Suranto	Sebelas Maret University	1
Sarwanto Sarwanto	Sebelas Maret University	1
Wahyuni Purnami	Sebelas Maret University	1
Ashadi Ashadi	Sebelas Maret University	1
Y. Wahyu	Universitas Katolik Indonesia Santu Paulus Ruteng	1
Ida Kaniawati	Indonesia University of Education	1
Ellianawati Ellianawati	State University of Semarang	1
Dadi Rusdiana	Indonesia University of Education	1
Harry Firman	Indonesia University of Education	1

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