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Journal : Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi

Transforming students' perspectives: Boosting biological mathematical attitudes with brain-based learning model Azzahra, Waliyyatu; Diana, Sariwulan; Nuraeni, Eni
Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Vol. 18 No. 1 (2025): Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/biosferjpb.49259

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In the digital era, data and information in biological sciences are increasingly presented in quantitative forms that require processing and analysis, making it essential to train students in numeracy literacy. This study aims to see changes in students' biological mathematical attitudes through the application of the Brain Based Learning Model combined with numeracy literacy tasks. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest non-equivalent group design. The research sample consisted of 28 students in the experimental class and 30 students in the control class who were selected randomly. The instrument used was a biological mathematical attitude questionnaire with 15 statements on a Likert scale. The results showed that the N-Gain score for students' biological mathematical attitudes was higher in the experimental class with a medium category of 0,51, while in the control class it was in the low category with a score of 0,29. This shows that the Brain Based Learning model is more effective in increasing students' positive attitudes towards the integration of mathematics in biology learning. Based on the results of this study, teachers are expected to consider using the Brain Based Learning Model as a potential alternative learning model, especially in supporting the implementation of the independent curriculum. In addition, it is hoped that other researchers can explore the potential of the Brain Based Learning Model on broader biology topics and other levels of education to expand its positive impact.
Numerical literacy profile of biology students in plant physiology practicum and level of conceptual change Diana, Sariwulan
Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Vol. 18 No. 1 (2025): Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/biosferjpb.49807

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Plant physiology is material that is considered difficult, and studying it requires adequate numeracy literacy, especially in practicums.  Thus, it is necessary to reveal the student's numeracy literacy profile and the level of conceptual change before and after the practicum. This study used a pre-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test group.  The pre-test regarding numeracy literacy, which refers to the Minimum Competency Assessment, is given to Biology Education Department students who are contracting the Plant Physiology course in the odd semester 2022/2023, conducted before practicum about accumulation of mineral nutrients in plant cells, nutrient culture, water potential, and osmotic potential. After each practicum, students are assigned to answer response questions, and it ends with a post-test. The results showed that there was an increase in student numerical literacy from the very low category (42.7) into the moderate category (62.1) with level of conceptual change in the construction and N-gain in low categories. Although it has the potential to improve students' numeracy literacy, the Plant Physiology practicum needs to be improved, for example, by involving practical students in preparing substances and strengthening the lecturers in their responses.