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The Implementation of PhET Simulation Media to Improve The Understanding of Physics Concepts NS, Irmayani; Usman, Usman; Dahlan, Ahmad; Setiawan, Trisno
Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Fisika Vol 9, No 3 (2025): OCTOBER 2025
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/jipf.v9i3.16573

Abstract

Physics material is often considered a difficult subject because it is abstract, while the limitations of laboratory facilities are also an obstacle in the learning process. In addition, conventional learning media that are still predominantly used make students less motivated and less likely to explore concepts independently. This research aims to determine the improvement in students' conceptual understanding of physics after the implementation of PhET simulation media on the topic of sound waves. The research employed a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design, specifically a one-group pretest-posttest design. The research subjects were 30 students from class XI-2 of SMAN 20 Gowa. The instrument used was an essay test administered before and after the treatment to measure the level of students’ conceptual understanding. The data were analyzed descriptively to observe the changes in pretest and posttest scores, and the N-Gain formula was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the learning process. The results showed an increase in the average score from 6.9 (pretest) to 20.17 (posttest). The average N Gain score was 0.74, which falls into the high category. These findings indicate that the use of PhET simulation media contributes positively to improving students’ conceptual understanding in physics. Therefore, it can be considered an effective and interactive learning alternative, particularly for abstract topics such as sound waves. The implications of this research confirm that the use of PhET simulation media is not only effective in improving students' understanding of physics concepts but can also be integrated more widely as an alternative learning strategy to overcome the limitations of practicum facilities in schools.
Co-Authors 'Irfaan, Santosa Abdul Haris Agusta, Harini Agustini*, Sri AHMAD MUNIR ahmad yani Ali Abdullah, Ali Amanda, Putrilia Amelia Amelia Andrianti, Dinda Antisah, Fina Aprianto, Naerul Edwin Kiky Ariyani Arif, Susy Ariyani, Susy Aslim, Muhammad Arief Fitrah Istiyanto Atabik Atabik Atul Aini, Azhari Azizi, Bagus Salam Basri, Nur Akhyar Brahmantio, Athilla Bunga Dara Amin Bunyamin Bunyamin Chin, James Dewi , Wina Kurnia Dewi, Hayuningtyas Pramesti Djuni Farhan Djuni, Erwin Dwi Putri Cahyawati, Dwi Putri Dyan Agustin Edward Mariyani-Squire ELIHAMI, ELIHAMI Evi Ekawati Evi Yulianti Fahmi Poernamawatie Fahriani, Ipak Fajar Hardoyono Fian, Khafifatul Haflin, Haflin Hamdan, Muhammad Sirajuddin Qahtan Hana Catur Wahyuni Hari Setiono, Hari Hertato, Roni Husain Ahmad, Husain I Made Satyawan I Putu Darmayasa Ibrahim Ibrahim Indah Widyawati, Titis Irawan, Ivan Danar Aditya Irma Irma Jeni Susyanti Jum Anggriani Krisdiyanta, Krisdiyanta Kurniawati, Nani Manarfah, Laode Martawijaya, M. Agus Marwan, Aqil Muh Tawil, Muh muh. Tawil Muhammad Wildan Muhiddin, Mutia Alfianti Mustopa, Raden Noor Shodiq Askandar NS, Irmayani Nua, Muh. Tri Prasetia Nur Hazizah Nurfitra Yanto Nurhayati Nurhayati Oyong Lisa Putra, Andry S. Utama Putri, Devi Oktarina Rahmawati, Rahmawati Ratri, Adinda Cahyaning Rina Fauziah Sabarudin Sabarudin Salam, Muslim Sanusi, Dirgah Kaso Sembiring, Rinawati Sentot Kusairi Setyanugraha, Muhammad Simanjuntak, James Perdinan Siregar, Erris Sochimin Sri Agustini Sriyanto Sriyanto Suhendar Suhendar, Suhendar Sukmal Fahri Supriadi Surawan, Tri Syathibi, Ahmad Trisno Setiawan, Trisno Usman Usman Voak , Adam Voak, Adam Widyawati, Titis Indah Yeti Widyawati Yoyo Arifardhani Yulianto, Rudi