Syarivah, Khalimatus
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Analysis of elementary school students' misconceptions on magnetism using certainty of response index method Syarivah, Khalimatus; Ngazizah, Nur; Anjarini, Titi
Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol 12, No 1 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar
Publisher : Prodi PGSD FKIP Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/pendas.12.1.69-86

Abstract

Understanding key scientific concepts is vital for elementary students, yet misconceptions are common. This study identifies misconceptions about magnetism among sixth-grade students at SDN Muhammadiyah Purworejo using the Certainty of Response Index (CRI) method. Involving 33 fourth-grade students, the research employed a qualitative case study approach with CRI-based diagnostic tests. Responses were categorized into four groups: “guessing,” “understanding the concept,” “not understanding the concept,” and “misconceptions.” Results showed the highest misconceptions in how to make a magnet, followed by the magnetic field, understanding magnets, magnetic poles, and distinguishing magnetic from non-magnetic objects, with the lowest misconceptions in the application of magnets in daily life. The study highlights the need for effective teaching strategies to address these misconceptions and improve students' understanding of magnets.