The Effectiveness of Peer Assessment Based on Social Biological Values on the Quality of Animal Structure and Function Practicum Fitri Husni Mardiyah (a*), Saefudin (b)
a) Biology Education, FPMIPA, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Jalan Dr. Setiabudi 229, Bandung, Indonesia
*fitrihusni[at]upi.edu
b) Biology Education, FPMIPA, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Jalan Dr. Setiabudi 229, Bandung, Indonesia
Abstract
This study aims to analyse the effectiveness of implementing peer assessment based on biological-social values in improving the quality of animal structure and function practicals and students social skills. The method used was a one-group pretest-posttest design experiment with a sample of 37 biology education students selected at random. Data were collected through laboratory assessment instruments and student response questionnaires to social biological values refers to the quality of animal structure and function practicum, then analysed using a Paired Samples T-Test. The results of the study showed a significant improvement in laboratory quality, with the posttest average score (90.71) being higher than the pretest score (88.02) (p=0.012). Additionally, there was an improvement in four aspects of social-biological skills: collaboration (81 to 86), critical thinking (81 to 85), creativity (81 to 85), and communication (81 to 89). These findings indicate that the peer assessment approach based on social-biological values not only improves academic outcomes but also develops students collaborative and metacognitive skills. This study highlights the importance of integrating social values into peer assessment to create an interactive learning environment that positively impacts students scientific competencies.
Keywords: peer assessment- biological-social values- practicum- animal structure and function
