Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Kimia (JPPK)
Vol 10, No 1 (2021): Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Kimia

Using Simple Molecular Model to Enhance Students’ Understanding on Molecular Geometry Based on VSEPR Theory

Erlina Erlina (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Eny Enawaty (Unknown)
Rahmat Rasmawan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Apr 2021

Abstract

Numerous studies had reported that students in all level found that study chemistry is difficult. The main cause of the difficulty is the inability of students to visualize the atom or molecules. This study aims to enhance students’ understanding by using   the simple molecular model as the learning resources to help students visualize the shape of the molecules. To achieve the aim, this study employs one-group pre-test post-test design. A conceptual test was used as pre-test and post-test to measure students’ understanding before and after learning with the simple molecular model. Fifty-four first-year cohort students of Chemistry Education Study Program of Department of Mathematics and Science Education of Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Tanjungpura University were involved in this study. Students’ pre-test and post-test scores were analysed using a paired sample t-test with SPSS. Based on data analysis, a statistically significant improvement in scores (p value = 0.001) was found, which indicates that the Simple Molecular Model could enhance students’ understanding on Molecular Geometry.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPK

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education

Description

Focus and Scope Assessment and evaluation of chemistry learning Chemistry learning technology and innovation Chemistry learning based on Problem Solving, SiMaYang, PJBL, Didactic, Lesson Study, Discovery Learning, etc. HOT-based chemistry learning Inquiry-based learning includes inquiry, structured, ...