Wilfridus Nggadung
State University of Malang

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The Effect of Guided Inquiry Learning with Virtual Laboratory on Junior High School Students' Physics Learning Outcomes Wilfridus Nggadung; Agus Wedi; Deka Dyah Utami
Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika dan Teknologi (JPFT) Vol 12 No 1 (2026): January-June
Publisher : Department of Physics Education, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jpft.v12i1.10980

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Low physics achievement among junior high school students, particularly on the topics of work and energy, indicates the need for more effective instructional strategies. This study examined the effect of a guided inquiry approach assisted by PhET simulations on students’ learning outcomes in Work and Energy. A nonequivalent control group design was employed, involving 30 students in the experimental class and 30 students in the control class. The instrument consisted of 20 multiple-choice items designed to assess students’ understanding of fundamental concepts in Work and Energy. The results showed that the implementation of the PhET-assisted guided inquiry approach significantly improved students’ learning outcomes. This conclusion was supported by the results of an independent t-test and a high effect size. Nevertheless, the study was limited to a single topic and relied solely on quantitative data. Future research is therefore recommended to investigate other physics topics and to incorporate qualitative.