Chemistry in Education
Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Chemistry in Education

Small-Scale Chemistry Experiment in Guided Inquiry Learning to Improve Concept Understanding and Science Process Skills

Zahronada, Afifa Ayu (Unknown)
Cahyono, Edy (Unknown)
Sumarti, Sri Susilogati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze small-scale chemistry in guided inquiry to improve the relationship between students' conceptual understanding and science process skills. The research method used is a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group design. The sample of this study consisted of two classes: the experimental class, which used small-scale chemistry in guided inquiry, and the control class, which employed conventional learning. The instruments used included a test (two-tier test) to measure conceptual understanding and observation sheets to measure science process skills. Data analysis was carried out using normality tests, homogeneity tests, t-tests, and Pearson correlation tests. The study's results showed a significant increase in understanding and science process skills in the experimental class compared to the control class. The increase in conceptual understanding was evident from the hypothesis test, with the N-gain value of the experimental class at 0.6 (moderate) and the control class at 0.29 (low). Meanwhile, the science process skills obtained t-test results and observation sheets, with an average of "good" in the experimental class and "sufficient" in the control class. The results of the correlation test showed a significant positive relationship between conceptual understanding and science process skills, with a p-value of < 0.05. value.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

chemined

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Chemistry in Education [P-ISSN 2252-6609 | E-ISSN 2502-6852] is issued two times per year, each of them includes articles of research and conceptual analysis results on the chemical education field. To memorize important events or agenda of institution, it is posible to publish a special ...