The Effect of Problem Solving Learning Models on Students' Understanding of Physics Concepts

Apriani Sijabat (Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar)
Herna Febrianty Sianipar (Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar)
Theresia Monika Siahaan (Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar)
Osco P. Sijabat (Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar)

Prisma Sains: Jurnal Pengkajian Ilmu dan Pembelajaran Matematika dan IPA IKIP Mataram
Vol 9, No 1: June 2021

The goal of this study is to see how problem-solving learning paradigms affect students' grasp of physics ideas. This study is a quasi-experimental study. The sample was chosen using the cluster random class methodology, which consisted of two classes, the first of which was taught using a problem-solving learning model and the second of which was taught using traditional methods. Experiment classes provide problem-solving opportunities to help students better understand physics ideas, while control classes are taught in a traditional manner. Pre- and post-test results from students in both classes were used to collect data. The two-way Anava-test was applied, and the level of significance was found to be 0.000 (sig. 0.05), indicating that problem solving learning is beneficial in improving students’ understanding of physics concepts.