Science Education and Application Journal
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Science Education and Application Journal

Enhancing Students’ Scientific Argumentation Skills through Nearpod-Assisted Guided Inquiry Learning on the Topic of Heat Transfer

Fadia, Allya Luqyana (Unknown)
Windasari, Umi (Unknown)
Salsabila, Putri Avianita (Unknown)
Labibah, Anisa Nel (Unknown)
Muzaqi, Farid Nabil (Unknown)
Roqobih, Fikky Dian (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Mar 2026

Abstract

Difficulties in constructing scientific arguments remain a persistent challenge in science learning, particularly in linking evidence with appropriate reasoning. This study aimed to examine the effect of a Nearpod-assisted Guided Inquiry Learning model on students’ scientific argumentation skills based on Toulmin’s Argumentation Pattern (TAP), which includes the components of claim, evidence, and warrant. The research was conducted at MTsN 3 Surabaya with 31 seventh-grade students during the 2025/2026 academic year on the topic of heat and heat transfer. A quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was employed to investigate changes in students’ scientific argumentation skills before and after the implementation of the learning model. Data were collected through essay-based pretests and posttests and were analyzed according to the scientific argumentation components proposed in TAP. The results indicated a statistically significant improvement in students’ scientific argumentation skills (p < .001) with an average N-gain of 0.65 (medium category). These findings suggest that integrating Nearpod within guided inquiry learning can enhance students’ engagement and support the development of scientific argumentation in science learning contexts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SEAJ

Publisher

Subject

Chemistry Computer Science & IT Education Energy

Description

The articles in SEAJ include developments and researches in Education, Science Education, include Chemistry, Physics, and Biology (theoretical studies, experiments, and its applications) and management education. More details about Focus and Scope, please check Focus and Scope. SEAJ also carries a ...