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

Nila Permatasari (Sebelas Maret University)
Sajidan Sajidan (Sebelas Maret University)
Umi Fatmawati (Sebelas Maret University)



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 ...