Effectiveness of Mechanics Worksheets Based on the Modified Free Inquiry Learning Model Assisted by Go-Lab and MyPhysicsLab in Fostering Physics Education Students^ Science Process Skills
Yanti Sofi Makiyah 1, Herni Yuniarti Suhendi 1, Dwi Sulistyaningsih 1, Siti Nurdianti Muhajir 2 and Maya Mustika 3

1 Physics Education Siliwangi University, Siliwangi Street Number 24 Tasikmalaya City, West Java 46115, Indonesia
2 Physics Education Garut University, Samarang Street No. 52A Garut Regency, West Java 44151, Indonesia
3 Physics Education Palangka Raya University, Yos Sudarso Street, Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, 73111, Indonesia

Abstract

This research is motivated by the limited Science Process Skills (SPS) among physics education students. SPS are essential competencies as they support knowledge construction, strengthen scientific thinking and prepare students to face the demands of the Society 5.0 era. One possible solution to enhance SPS is the implementation of virtual laboratory practices assisted by Go-Lab and MyPhysicsLab using Modified Free Inquiry Learning (MFIL) model. Go-Lab and MyPhysicsLab were chosen because they provide interactive simulations and virtual laboratories that can effectively visualize abstract mechanics concepts. Mechanics Worksheets (MWs) are necessary as supporting instruments to ensure that the virtual practices are conducted in a structured, systematic manner and aligned with learning objectives. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of MWs based MFIL model assisted by Go-Lab and MyPhysicsLab in fostering physics education students^ SPS. The study employed a one-group pretest-posttest design with purposive sampling, involving 68 physics education students in the 2025/2026 academic year. The research instruments consisted of the MWs and a set of interview questions. The results of the data analysis indicated that the MWs were effective in fostering SPS with a large effect size of 19.30 and students responded positively to MWs because provided meaningful experiences. Therefore, it can be concluded that MWs based MFIL model assisted by Go-Lab and MyPhysicsLab are effective in fostering the SPS of physics education students.

Keywords: Mechanics, Worksheets, MFIL, Go-Lab, myPhysicslab, Science Process Skills

Topic: Physics and Physics Education