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Diagnosing students’ difficulties and strategies to overcome them in physics learning Muh Asriadi AM; Epi Purnama; Anna Isabela Sanam
Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan Vol. 29 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta in cooperation with Himpunan Evaluasi Pendidikan Indonesia (HEPI) Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/pep.v29i2.89736

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Diagnosing students' abilities in learning physics is crucial so that learning designs can be tailored to students' actual learning conditions. This study aims to diagnose students' abilities in physics and identify appropriate learning strategies used by physics teachers according to students' needs. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, involving 163 students and five physics teachers from five high schools in Indonesia. The research instruments consisted of a two-tier, 15-item multiple-choice test administered via Microsoft Forms and a semi-structured interview guide for physics teachers. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using statistical categorization, while qualitative data were thematically analyzed to identify relevant learning strategies. The diagnostic results indicated that students' abilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific literacy were in the moderate category, while their conceptual understanding and numerical abilities were in the low category. Furthermore, most students experienced false-negative errors, indicating that they understood physics material conceptually but had difficulty applying those concepts to solve contextual problems. These findings suggest that students' learning difficulties stem from challenges in transferring conceptual knowledge into problem-solving situations. Therefore, teachers are encouraged to implement problem-based learning strategies that guide students in constructing their knowledge through scientific inquiry to find solutions based on accurate physics concepts.
Improving Aspects of Early Childhood Cognitive Development through Play based Learning in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review Nafisah, Salma Khoirun; Mirawati, Mirawati; Asriadi AM, Muh
Aulad: Journal on Early Childhood Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): in Progress
Publisher : Perkumpulan Pengelola Jurnal PAUD Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/aulad.v9i2.1401

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Play is one of the ways in which children learn and stimulate various aspects of their development. This study aims to examine how play can enhance children’s cognitive development. The research method used was a systematic literature review following the PRISMA-P protocol, with nine journal articles serving as primary data sources. The findings indicate that structured play-based learning has a significant impact on children’s cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving, logical thinking, and symbolic thinking with educators and play materials serving as fundamental factors in optimizing developmental stimulation. For policymakers, the implications include ensuring equitable access to play resources, developing structured modules, providing professional training, and integrating play-based approaches into early childhood teacher education programs. For educators, practical recommendations include utilizing traditional games and natural materials as accessible play resources, while fostering meaningful collaboration between teachers and parents. Further research is recommended to examine the impact of free play on enhancing children’s cognitive development.