Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan
Vol. 42 No. 2 (2025): October 2025

Crafting Briquettes for Learning: The Role of Project-Based Learning in Enhancing High School Students’ Scientific Reasoning Skills in Physics Education

Supeno, Supeno (Unknown)
Handayani, Rif'ati Dina (Unknown)
Sari, Dwi Resta Maulita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2025

Abstract

Physics learning in senior high school faces challenges in developing students' scientific reasoning ability. This study aims to examine students' scientific reasoning ability through project-based learning of briquette making and its effect on improving students' critical thinking ability, especially in SMA Negeri 1 Jatiroto, to improve a more effective understanding of physics. The research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Jatiroto, Lumajang Regency, in semester one of the 2024/2025 scholastic year. The population of the research sample was class X students, which was determined using homogeneity test and random sampling technique or purposive sampling. The research design used Quasi Experimental with pre-test and post-test. Data collection was done through tests, observations, interviews, and documentation. The pre-test and post-test results showed a significant increase in the experimental class, with a higher mean post-test result (84) than the control class (50). Data analysis displayed a significant difference between the two groups, indicating that the project-based learning model had a beneficial effect on enhancing performance students' scientific reasoning skills. Thus, project-based learning in briquette making is proven to be able to encourage increased understanding of physics concepts while developing students' critical thinking skills more effectively.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPP

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

This journal publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring internationally in education curriculum, instruction, learning, policy, and preparation of teachers with the aim to advance our knowledge of education theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues ...