Eduproxima : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan IPA
Vol 8, No 1 (2026)

EFFECTIVENESS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY E-MODULES WITH THE SETS APPROACH ON NINTH GRADE STUDENTS’ PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

Permatasari, Nila (Unknown)
Sajidan, Sajidan (Unknown)
Fatmawati, Umi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using biotechnology e-modules for eco-enzyme production, based on the SETS (Science, Environment, Technology, and Society) approach, on the problem-solving skills of ninth-grade junior high school students. A quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group was employed. The sample consisted of two classes, each comprising 32 students, divided into an experimental class and a control class. The main instrument was a problem-solving skills test based on Polya’s indicator. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA after confirming the assumptions of normality and homogeneity of variance. The results revealed a significant difference between the average posttest scores of the experimental class (80.562) and the control class (46.094), with a significance level of 0.000 (p 0.05). The R² value of 0.952 indicates a powerful influence of the e-module on the improvement of problem-solving skills. This e-module facilitates students’ contextual understanding of biotechnology concepts through the eco-enzyme production project, thereby supporting the development of 21st-century skills. The study recommends the use of SETS-based e-modules as a contextual, innovative, and applicable alternative to traditional learning in science education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eduproxima

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Earth & Planetary Sciences Education Physics

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Jurnal Eduproxima: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan IPA menyajikan hasil penelitian yang berkenaan dengan bidang kajian fisika, kimia, biologi, dan penerapan IPA atau sains dalam pendidikan. Jurnal diterbitkan 2 kali setahun (Januari dan ...