Indonesian Journal of Educational Innovation
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): August

Applying the PhET Simulation and Problem-Based Learning to Enhance Students' Problem-Solving Ability

Jaswadi Jaswadi (University of Mataran)
Windy Zaerani (Universitas Mataram)
Solihin Rohmat (Universitas Mataram)
Aeruni (Universitas Hamzanwadi)
Fahmi Ilham (Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2025

Abstract

The primary focus of physics instruction in schools is to improve students' problem-solving skills. This study aims to determine whether employing problem-based learning can enhance students' problem-solving skills. This study employs a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. It was discovered that students' problem-solving skills remained deficient due to less collaborative and active learning. The study was carried out in classes XI A through XI D at MAN 1 Mataram. The researchers used purposive sampling, which resulted in XI C and XI D being designated as the experimental and control classes, respectively. The test used in the research data collection method consisted of ten questions. Pretest and posttest results are research data. NGain is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the learning process. According to the N-Gain results, the N-Gain of the experimental class was 0,66, whereas the control class was 0,48. Therefore, it can be said that using PhET simulations to facilitate problem-based learning is a good way to enhance problem-solving abilities. Compared to traditional learning, the use of the problem-based learning paradigm with PhET simulation is more successful.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpkjl

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

The Indonesian Journal of Educational Innovation (IJEI) specializes in publishing high-quality research articles that focus on critical issues in the field of education, with primary areas of coverage including: Educational Management: Covers the planning, organizing, implementation, and evaluation ...