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The Development of Two-Tier Multiple Choice Test to Assess Students’ Conceptual Understanding about Light and Optical Instruments

Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia · Vol. 7 No. 4 (2018) · pp. 491–501

DOI
10.15294/jpii.v7i4.16591
ISSN
2089-4392, 2339-1286
Published
2018-12-28
Publisher
Program Studi Pendidikan IPA Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA)
Language
eng

Abstract

This study aimed to develop a two-tier multiple choice test about the concept of “light and optical instruments” in 8th grade of Indonesian science curriculum. The test development procedure had three general steps: defining the content area of the test, identification on students’ conceptions, and the development of two-tier multiple choice test. The final version of two-tier multiple choice test consisted of 25 items question. This test was administered to 95 junior high school students. The students had completed a unit on light and optical instruments. The reliability of the test was 0.76. Based on the data analysis, twenty-two alternative conceptions were identified. The results of the study showed that the two-tier multiple choice test was effective in determining the students’ misconceptions and also it might be used as an alternative to the traditional multiple choice test. In conclusion, two-tier multiple choice test can be used to assess students’ conceptual understanding as well as students’ misconceptions on light and optical instruments concept.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Universitas Tidar
  • Hiroshima University
  • Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar
  • Sultan Idris Education University
  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • University of Miyazaki
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Melissa Salma DarmawanState University of Semarang9
Parmin ParminState University of Semarang8
Novi Ratna DewiState University of Semarang7
Ani RusilowatiState University of Semarang7
Muhamad TaufiqState University of Semarang6
Dyah Rini IndriyantiAffiliation unknown5
Indah Urwatin WusqoState University of Semarang5
Ellianawati EllianawatiState University of Semarang5
Fidia FibrianaState University of Semarang4
Woro SumarniState University of Semarang4
Arka YanitamaState University of Semarang3
Stephani Diah PamelasariState University of Semarang3
Sugianto SugiantoUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar3
Wiyanto WiyantoState University of Semarang3
Saiful RidloState University of Semarang3
Aditya MariantiAffiliation unknown3
Miranita KhusniatiState University of Semarang2
Siti AlimahState University of Semarang2
Bambang SubaliAffiliation unknown2
Septiko AjiState University of Semarang2
Tiara Dwi WulandariState University of Semarang2
Dewi MustikaningtyasAffiliation unknown2
Tiara Dwi WulandariAffiliation unknown2
Putut MarwotoState University of Semarang2
Wiwi IsnaeniState University of Semarang2
Aji PurwinarkoAffiliation unknown2
Sudarmin SudarminAffiliation unknown2
Sarwi SarwiAffiliation unknown2
Ika SukmawatiUniversitas Tidar1
Alene TawangSultan Idris Education University1
Ahmad MuhlisinUniversitas Tidar1
Zaenuri ZaenuriState University of Semarang1
Subhan SubhanUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Daiki NakamuraUniversity of Miyazaki1
Rahina NugrahaniState University of Semarang1
N. R. FitrianiState University of Semarang1
Aprilia Puji LestariState University of Semarang1
ilda rizkya juliyaniAffiliation unknown1

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