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Journal : physics communication

Integrating Claim, Evidence, Reasoning into a Four-Tier Diagnostic Test to Assess Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Work and Energy Muhammad Fatikhul Alam Bima Sakti; Sunyoto Eko Nugroho; Budi Naini Mindyarto
Physics Communication Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/pc.v10i1.18527

Abstract

This study reports the development and validation of a Four-Tier Diagnostic Test integrated with the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) framework to examine senior high school students’ conceptual understanding of work and energy. Although four-tier diagnostics and CER have been widely implemented independently, limited research has combined both approaches within a unified diagnostic assessment framework. The integration is intended to capture students’ answer accuracy, confidence level, and the structure of their scientific reasoning simultaneously. Using a Research and Development design, five CER-based four-tier items were developed and administered to 100 twelfthgrade students. Content and construct validity were established through expert review, and reliability was examined using Cronbach’s Alpha. Misconceptions were analysed using the Confidence Discrimination Quotient (CDQ) and fourtier interpretation criteria. The findings indicate that misconception rates ranged from 23% to 25%, while CDQ values varied between −0.006 and 0.024, suggesting the presence of moderate conceptual uncertainty. Most items demonstrated high difficulty levels and moderate discrimination indices, indicating that work–energy concepts remain cognitively demanding. The integration of CER into the four-tier structure provided richer diagnostic information by linking correctness, reasoning quality, and confidence level. These results highlight the potential of CER-integrated diagnostic assessment in identifying nuanced misconceptions in physics learning.
Co-Authors Agus Yulianto Amin Yusuf Andini, Kurnia Dwi Ani Rusilowati Ani Rusilowati Anissa Nuha Salsabila Aryono Adhi, Aryono Astuti, Adina Widi Atun, Cholis Bambang Subali Budi Astuti Budi Astuti Budi Astuti Candra Fanleon Damayanti, Elok Darsono, Teguh Darsono, Teguh Desy Widaningrum DWI YULIANTI Dyah Rini Indriyanti Edi Daenuri Anwar Edy Cahyono Eko Juliyanto Eko Juliyanto Ellianawati, Ellianawati Endang Susilaningsih Febrianto Putra Fina Fakhriyah Fitroh, Ummi Nuzulul Gesang Surya Kusuma Hadi Susanto Haydnn Caesha Maulana Idayanti Idayanti Ika Yunita Nurkholifah Janah, Anisa Furtakhul Jatiningtyas, Parwati Dewi Kartono Kartono , Khaerul Anwar Langlang Handayani Langlang Handayani Mahardika Prasetya Aji Maria Agatha Hertiavi Maulana Resha Vivadi Minhat, Minhat Muhammad Fatikhul Alam Bima Sakti Mushthofa, Zayyinul Muttaqin, Rudhotul Ningrum, Astri Setia Noor, Yusmaniar Afifah Nurhayati, Dyah Isna Nur’ainiyyah Hasni Pratama, Riandy Prayitno, Wasi Sakti Wiwit Pujiyanti, Arik Putra, Ngurah Made Darma Putut Marwoto Riyanti Riyanti Riyanti Riyanti Rizki Annisa S Sulhadi Saiful Ridlo Sarwi Sarwi Shelly Salista Rahmayanti Sigit Saptono Sri Haryani Sri Haryani SRI WARDANI Sugiyanto - Sugiyanto Sugiyanto Suharto Linuwih Sulhadi - Sulhadi Sulhadi Sunyoto Eko Nugroho, Sunyoto Eko Sutikno Madnasri Sutikno Sutikno Suyanto Suyanto Wahyu Hardyanto Wasi Sakti Wiwit Prayitno Widaningrum, Desy Widya Nugraheni Widiningrum Wiwi Isnaeni Wiyanto Wiyanto Wiyanto Wiyanto Wiyanto Wiyanto Yeyendra Yeyendra Yunia Nabila Aziziy