Minimizing Physics Students Misconceptions Through Using Investigation-Based Group Inquiry Model Worksheets
Jurubahasa Sinuraya (a*), Motlan (a), Satria Mihardi (a), Deo Demonta Panggabean (a), Judha Stepanus Karo-Karo (a), Ayisah Alvrida Hutasoit (a), Theresia Natalia Sari (a), Elvina Simanullang (a), Salonika Sarumaha (a)

a) Department of Physics, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Indonesia
*jurubahasa[at]unimed.ac.id

Abstract

This research aims to minimize misconceptions among Physics students through investigation-based group inquiry worksheets on the concept of Newton^s laws of motion. This type of research is quasi-experimental using a one-group pretest-posttest design. Sampling was carried out using a cluster sampling technique for 1 class. The research instrument used in this study was an open-ended multiple-choice test accompanied by a CRI column. The findings of this research show that before the treatment the level of student misconceptions was 53%, after being given treatment the level of student misconceptions became 36%. These results illustrate that investigation-based group inquiry model worksheets can minimize Physics students^ misconceptions by 17% regarding the concept of Newton^s laws of motion.

Keywords: Inquiry Group- Investigation- Minimization- Misconceptions- Worksheets

Topic: Management and Education Innovation