Journal of Science Education Research and Theories
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Dec 2024 Issue

Improving Literacy Skills and Learning Outcomes of Grade 7 Students on Acid-Base Material Through a Scientific Approach

Rahayu Nurlatifah (MTs Al-Maarij Bojonggenteng, Sukabumi)
Ai Mahmudatussa'adah (Culinary Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
13 Aug 2025

Abstract

The initial observation was conducted by the author from October 24–26, 2024, at MTs Al-Ma'arij Bojonggenteng, especially in class VII B, shows that the literacy ability of students in science learning is still classified as low, and, in a general way, the results of the study are under the minimum completion criteria. Findings indicate the need for increased skills literacy in science learning through a more interactive and in-depth approach, enabling students to stimulate both interest and understanding of the material taught. This study aims to assess improvements in literacy skills and learning outcomes of students through learning science in class VI IB MTs Al-Ma'arij Bojonggenteng. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) project, comprising two cycles. Each cycle comprises planning, action, observation, and reflection. The technique employed for data collection was a descriptive qualitative method, which aims to objectively describe existing conditions without any treatment or manipulation of the variables studied. The study's results show that learning science can enhance literacy and learning outcomes for students in Class VII B MTs at Al-Maarij Bojonggenteng. The number of students who were actively engaged in learning increased during the study, specifically by 50% in cycle 1 and 73.3% in cycle 2. In cycle one, the average student score is 68.3 and the minimum completion criteria completion rate has increased by 56.67%. In cycle 2, the average student score was 78, and the minimum completion criteria was 86.67%.

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co-catalyst

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Focus and Scope The "Co-Catalyst: Journal of Science Education Research and Theories" is dedicated to publishing scientific papers on research and scholarly ideas related to science education and teaching in physics, chemistry, biology, and general science. The journal provides a platform for ...