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PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DISCOVERY LEARNING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA PELAJARAN BIOLOGI Telaumbanua, Berkat Iman; Telaumbanua, Desman; Zega, Novelina Andriani; Harefa, Agnes Renostini
SCIENCE : Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika dan IPA Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Indonesia (P4I)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51878/science.v6i2.9868

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ABSTRACT Low student engagement in the biology learning process often results in suboptimal learning outcomes, indicating the need for instructional models that can encourage student activeness and independence. This study aims to determine the effect of the Discovery Learning model on students’ learning outcomes in Biology at SMA Negeri 1 Sawo. The research employed a quantitative approach using an experimental method with a Pretest–Posttest Control Group Design. The sample consisted of two classes, namely an experimental class that applied the Discovery Learning model and a control class that used conventional learning. The research instrument was a learning outcome test in the form of eight essay questions used to measure students’ conceptual understanding before and after the treatment. The results of data analysis showed that the calculated t-value of 5.964 was greater than the t-table value of 2.001 at a significance level of 0.05, indicating a significant effect of the Discovery Learning model on students’ learning outcomes. These findings indicate that the implementation of Discovery Learning can enhance student engagement in the learning process and help students construct biological concepts more actively and independently. Therefore, the Discovery Learning model can serve as an effective and relevant instructional strategy to improve both the quality of the learning process and students’ biology learning outcomes at the secondary school level. ABSTRAK Rendahnya keterlibatan siswa dalam proses pembelajaran biologi sering berdampak pada hasil belajar yang belum optimal, sehingga diperlukan model pembelajaran yang mampu mendorong keaktifan dan kemandirian siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran Discovery Learning terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Biologi di SMA Negeri 1 Sawo. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode eksperimen melalui desain Pretest–Posttest Control Group Design. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari dua kelas, yaitu kelas eksperimen yang menerapkan model Discovery Learning dan kelas kontrol yang menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional. Instrumen penelitian berupa tes hasil belajar dalam bentuk esai sebanyak delapan butir soal yang digunakan untuk mengukur pemahaman konsep siswa sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa nilai t_hitung sebesar 5,964 lebih besar daripada t_tabel sebesar 2,001 pada taraf signifikansi 0,05, sehingga menunjukkan adanya pengaruh signifikan model pembelajaran Discovery Learning terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Discovery Learning mampu meningkatkan keterlibatan siswa dalam proses pembelajaran serta membantu siswa membangun pemahaman konsep biologi secara lebih aktif dan mandiri. Dengan demikian, model pembelajaran Discovery Learning dapat menjadi strategi pembelajaran yang efektif dan relevan untuk meningkatkan kualitas proses dan hasil belajar biologi di tingkat sekolah menengah.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Inquiry terhadap Pemahaman Konsep IPA Siswa SMA Negeri 1 Lotu Tahun Pelajaran 2023/2024 Lahagu, Ferlina; Harefa, Agnes Renostini
GEN BIONIX: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Biologi Vol 2 No 1 (2024): Februari
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi-Universitas Nias

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56207/genbionix.v2i1.802

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Students’ low conceptual understanding in science learning remains a persistent challenge, often caused by teacher-centered approaches that limit active engagement and meaningful learning experiences. This study aims to examine the effect of the Inquiry learning model on students’ conceptual understanding in science at SMA Negeri 1 Lotu. The research employed a quasi-experimental design using a randomized pretest-posttest control group approach. A total of 52 eleventh-grade students participated in the study, divided into an experimental class taught using the Inquiry model and a control class taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through essay-based tests administered before and after the intervention and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including an independent t-test. The findings reveal that students in the experimental group demonstrated a higher improvement in conceptual understanding compared to those in the control group. The mean posttest score of the experimental class was significantly higher, indicating the effectiveness of the Inquiry model in facilitating deeper conceptual learning. The statistical analysis further confirmed a significant difference between the two groups, supporting the hypothesis that Inquiry-based learning positively influences students’ understanding of science concepts. These results highlight the importance of student-centered learning approaches in enhancing both cognitive outcomes and scientific thinking skills.
Co-Authors Agustina Nazara Alirwan Forniat Harefa Amin Otoni Harefa Arozatulo Bawamenewi Asni Junita Zega Asni Junita Zega Bernike Indah Gusti Hia Boy Ricardo Zega Daeli, Silmin Kaffah Dalifati Ziliwu Dedi Susanti Mendrofa Delvi Wardani Telaumbanua Desman Telaumbanua Desta Magdalena Zebua Destalena Libertini Lase Ekariyanti Zai Ekhalis Dedi Kasih Zendrato Enjel Otniat Putri Harefa Famati Zebua Fitri Arni Zebua Fivin Aryanti Mendrofa Gea, Destrawati Kristian Gita Claresta Evelyn Harefa Gowasa, Desdayanti Gulo, Agung Darni Gulo, Deskian Gulo, Ros Neli Hardikupatu Gulo Hardikupatu Gulo Harefa, Alirwan Forniat Harefa, Enjel Otniat Putri Harefa, Vita Hardianti Harefa, Winndy Adian Sari Hia, Efori Hiskia Ndraha HULU, TRIS DESNIAT NATALIA Hulu, Yardin Ibefati Zai Iman Kasih Lawolo Ismi Andani Maruhawa Jovial Vince Hasrat Gulo Juwita Ikhsanat Nirmala Zendrato Kensi Agnes Sofyanti Lahagu Lahagu, Aperius Lahagu, Ferlina Lahagu, Novi Christiani Lase, Imelda Sofiana Lase, Intan Yulistin Lawolo, Iman Kasih Lusia Zebua Maher Jewirawan Hulu Mei Putra Telaumbanua Melvan Nastuti Nazara Mendrofa, Desinurani Mendrofa, Fivin Aryanti Mesra Belinda Zebua Natalia Kristiani Lase Natalia Kristiani Lase, Natalia Kristiani Nathanael Sitanggang NDRAHA, HISKIA Nestin Wantalenta Gulo NETTI KARIANI MENDOFA Novelina Andriani Zega Novita Yanti Relimawati Giawa Riana Riana Rosnelli Sadiana Lase Selamet Jaya Hia Sepi Fita Sari Gea Silmin Kaffah Daeli Sudiria Harefa Susi Sabar Menanti Harefa Telaumbanua, Berkat Iman Telaumbanua, Eka Darma Putra Telaumbanua, Faustus Telaumbanua, Yovita Florentina Termin In Seysen Zalukhu Tris Desniat Natalia Hulu Waruwu , Toroziduhu Waruwu, Elhan Syah Putra Waruwu, Toroziduhu Waruwu, Yaredi Wendiun Wendi Putra Hulu Widya Rahmi Harefa Windia Juli Yanti Zai Yanalia Telaumbanua Yanida Bu’ulolo Yanti, Novita Yaredi Waruwu Yertamina Waruwu Yesca Florensia Harefa Yovita Florentina Telaumbanua Yuraman Hulu ZAI, EKARIYANTI Zai, Windia Juli Yanti Zebua, Famati Zebua, Justin Intan Purnama Sari Zebua, Lusia Zega, Melda Yanti Zega, Novelina Adnriani Zega, Otanius ZEGA, RIDAWATI Zendrato, Juwita Ikhsanat Nirmala Zendrato, Okti Suarni