SEJ (Science Education Journal)
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): May

The Effectiveness of the Virtual PhET-assisted Discovery Learning Model to Improve Students’ Science Process Skills on Collision Material

Mubayyinah Muliyadi (Universitas Islam Madura)
El Indahnia Kamariyah (Universitas Islam Madura)
Suprianto (Universitas Islam Madura)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Virtual PhET-assisted Discovery Learning model in improving students' science process skills on collision material. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method and a non-equivalent control group design. The research sample consisted of 40 students of grade XI MAN 1 Pamekasan who were divided into an experimental class and a control class, each consisting of 20 students. The sampling technique used cluster random sampling. The research instrument was a multiple-choice science process skills test consisting of a pretest and a posttest. Data analysis used the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, homogeneity test, Mann-Whitney test, and N-Gain test. The results showed that the posttest significance value in the Mann-Whitney test was 0.000 < 0.05, indicating that there was a significant difference between the experimental class and the control class after being given treatment. In addition, the results of the N-Gain test showed that the experimental class obtained an average of 91.33% with an effective category, while the control class obtained an average of 59.58% with a fairly effective category. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the Virtual PhET-assisted Discovery Learning model is effective in improving students' science process skills on collision material.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sej

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Aim: to facilitate scholar, researchers, and teachers for publishing the original articles of review articles. Scope: Natural Science Education at primary, secondary, and higher education include: 1. Physics Education 2. Biology Education 3. Chemistry Education 4. Integrated Science ...