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Bahasa Inggris Susanti, Ernita; Lutfiani, Silvia; Maulidah, Rifa'atul
JURNAL EKSAKTA PENDIDIKAN (JEP) Vol 8 No 2 (2024): JEP (Jurnal Eksakta Pendidikan)
Publisher : Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jep/vol8-iss2/930

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Problem-solving ability is crucial for students to face 21st-century challenges, especially in physics education, where many concepts are abstract. Despite its importance, students' problem-solving skills in elasticity are often low due to teacher-centered approaches and insufficient use of problem-solving models. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the IDEAL Problem-Solving model on students' problem-solving abilities concerning elasticity material. The research method and design were quasi-experiments with a nonequivalent posttest-only control group design. Analysis revealed outstanding implementation of the IDEAL model, with normality and homogeneity tests supporting the sample's suitability. The t-test (α = 0.05) confirmed that the IDEAL model significantly enhanced problem-solving skills in elasticity. The findings suggest that adopting student-centered models like IDEAL can improve learning outcomes and problem-solving abilities and provide a basis for further research on similar models in other educational contexts.
Analysis of The Thermodynamics Problem-solving Process Based on Polya’s Stages in High School Students Lutfiani, Silvia; Liliawati, Winny; Samsudin, Achmad; Aviyanti, Lina
Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika dan Sains Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/jpms.v14i1.90339

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This research was motivated by the importance of problem-solving skills as part of the higher-order thinking skills required in physics learning, especially in complex and abstract thermodynamics materials. The complexity of materials, including internal energy, ideal gases, and the laws of thermodynamics, often caused difficulties for students in understanding and solving problems. This study aimed to analyze students’ problem-solving skills in thermodynamics based on Polya’s problem-solving stages. The research employed a survey method involving 36 students who completed a problem-solving test covering topics of internal energy, ideal gas, and the laws of thermodynamics. The overall problem-solving score was 53,59%, categorized as low. The highest achievement was in understanding the problem (64,8%, moderate), followed by devising a plan (54,01%, low), carrying out the plan (46,60%, low), and looking back (45,37%, low). These results indicated that students experienced difficulties in selecting appropriate concepts, applying relevant formulas, and evaluating solutions systematically. The findings suggested that students’ problem-solving skills in thermodynamics remained weak and required more effective instructional approaches. This study contributed to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by highlighting the need to enhance problem-solving skills to improve the quality of physics education.