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Analysis of Item Difficulty and Student Misconceptions on Temperature and Heat Using a Two-Tier Diagnostic Test Royani, Shinta Nuriyah Mahbubiyah; Artanti, Kafa Pramitha Indhira Anggraini; Putri, Rafa' Anugrah; Parno, Parno
Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Fisika Vol 9, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/jipf.v9i1.14401

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This study aimed to analyze the level of problem difficulty and students’ misconceptions on the topic of temperature and heat using a two-tier diagnostic test. A two-tier diagnostic test was administered to a sample of undergraduate physics education students at three major universities in East Java to assess their understanding of these basic physics concepts. The first tier of the test evaluated students’ ability to answer content-related questions correctly, while the second tier explored the reasoning behind their responses. Data were also collected on the Certainty Response Index (CRI) to determine students’ confidence levels in their answers. Data analysis was conducted to determine the problem's difficulty level and identify common misconceptions. The results showed students had difficulty solving problems at levels C3 and C4, especially on representation problems. These findings highlight the need for appropriate teaching strategies to address these misconceptions and improve students’ conceptual understanding of temperature and heat. This study provides valuable insights into assessing students’ knowledge and identifying key areas for instructional improvement in thermodynamics teaching.
Research Trends in Physics Learning Strategies: A Systematic Literature Review Addressing Students' Conceptual Understanding Difficulties in Kinematics Royani, Shinta Nuriyah Mahbubiyah; Sutopo, Sutopo; Hidayat, Arif; Parno, Parno
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 3 (2025): March
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i3.10047

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Conceptual understanding is a basic skill that students need to have in learning. This has encouraged many researchers to implement strategies in learning to improve students' understanding of kinematics material. This article conducts a comprehensive review of 22 Scopus indexed journals to answer research questions related to What strategies are used in learning kinematics material and what difficulties do students experience during learning? The method is carried out using the PRISMA stages which consist of four journal mapping processes, namely identification, screening, eligibility, and included in this review. The review results indicate that from 2016 to 2024, various strategies and comparative studies have been implemented in kinematics learning. Most of these strategies effectively enhance students' conceptual understanding. However, there are still some difficulties for students in understanding the concept of kinematics which are still underlined, especially in understanding the interpretation of x-t, v-t, and a-t graphs.