Journal of Academic Biology and Biology Education

Comparative Analysis of Students' Biology Learning Outcomes: Memory and Understanding Aspects

Yanti Yusipa — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose of the study: This research aims to analyze the learning outcomes of 11th-grade students by examining how they answer questions using memory aspects, evaluate the overall learning outcomes of the class, and identify the differences in learning outcomes between students who use memory aspects and those who use comprehension aspects to solve questions.

Methodology: This study is a true experimental study. The population in this study were all students of Public High School 6 South Bengkulu totaling 142 people. The sample was taken using a random sampling technique of 42 people was obtained. This study used a learning outcome test instrument in form of multiple choice questions. Data analysis techniques used include descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

Main Findings: The analysis shows that students' abilities are in the moderate category. Biology learning outcomes are in the high category. The results of the hypothesis test show that the significance value is less than 0.05, so Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that there is a significant difference in the learning outcomes of class XI science students at Public High School 6 South Bengkulu who use memory and understanding aspects in answering questions.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This type of study can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of both cognitive abilities in understanding and remembering information in the context of learning Biology subjects. In addition, this study can also provide information to educators about more effective ways to help students learn and remember subject matter better.

Comparative of Student Learning Outcomes: Practice Rehearsal Pairs Learning Strategy with Index Card Match

Syamsiah Syamsiah — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose of the study: This study aims to compare the student learning outcomes between two different learning strategies: Practice Rehearsal Pairs (PRP) with Index Card Match (ICM) in the context of Digestive System material.

Methodology: This study uses a quasi-experimental approach with a Nonequivalent Control Group design. The population in this study were all students of grade XI of Public High School 1 Muara Enim totaling 5 classes. Sampling was done using simple random sampling technique in two experimental classes. Data collection was done using multiple-choice tests and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.

Main Findings: The results of the study obtained for both groups through descriptive statistical analysis are that the average biology learning outcomes using the Practice Rehearsal Pairs learning strategy are better than using the Index Card Match learning strategy. The results of the inferential data analysis show that there is a significant difference between the use of the Practice Rehearsal Pairs learning strategy and the Index Card Match learning strategy on the biology learning outcomes of class XI students.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This type of research has the potential to provide insight into the relative effectiveness of two different learning approaches in facilitating student understanding and learning outcomes on a particular topic. with the Practice Rehearsal Pairs and Index Card Match approaches likely focusing on learning methods in which students pair up to practice and repeat material together.

Exploration of the Influence: Self Action, Self Efficacy on Student Creativity in General Biology

Fadhilah Fadhilah — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose of the study: This study aims to explore the relationship between self-action and self-efficacy with students' creativity in Biology practicum activities. In the context of higher education, understanding the factors that influence creativity, such as self-action and self-efficacy, is very important for designing.

Methodology: This is a quantitative study with an ex post facto research method. This study involves three variables, two independent variables and one dependent variable. The sample variables were taken using the Simple Random Sampling technique, so that the researcher obtained sample of 74 students. This study used questionnaire instrument. The data analysis techniques used were descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

Main Findings: The results of this study indicate that for self-action and self-efficacy, the average score is in the moderate category. While for student creativity, the average score is also in the moderate category. The results of inferential statistical analysis with the F test indicate a significant influence between self-action and self-efficacy on student creativity in General Biology practicum activities in the Biology Education Study Program, Fatmawati Sukarno State Islamic University, Bengkulu.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This research pays attention to psychological aspects, such as how individuals act towards themselves (Self Action) and individual beliefs in their abilities (Self Efficacy), which may have a significant influence on students' ability to produce creativity when participate in General Biology practicum activities. Focusing on the context of practicum activities can illustrate the influence of these variables in real.

Analysis Influence: Learning True False Learning Model Based Domino Cards on Student Learning Outcomes

Siti Sunia — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose of the study: This study aims to determine the learning outcomes of students using and not using the True or False learning strategy based on domino cards on the reproductive system material in class XI science at Public High School 8 Bandar Lampung.

Methodology: This type of research is a quasi-experimental research with a Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design research design. The sampling technique in this study was purposive sampling of 72 students. The data collection technique was carried out using 20 multiple-choice test instruments. The data analysis technique was carried out using descriptive analysis techniques and inferential analysis techniques.

Main Findings: The results showed that classes that used the True or False learning strategy based on domino cards had higher average scores than classes that did not use the strategy. Regression analysis indicated a significant influence of this learning strategy on the learning outcomes of class XI science students at Public High School 8 Bandar Lampung, with a calculated t value greater than the t table and a significance level of 0.05.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research can lie in the innovative approach in using the "True or False" learning strategy based on domino cards to understand and improve student learning outcomes in studying complex material such as Coordination Systems. This approach can be an interesting new step because it combines two different elements.

Study of the Relationship Between Students' Biology Learning Outcomes and Students’ Family Environment

Deni Yunita — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between students' biology learning outcomes and their family environment. This study also aims to identify family environmental factors that contribute to students' biology learning achievement.

Methodology: This research is a quantitative research with descriptive method. The population in this is XI science at Public High School 2 Bengkulu, 40 students, and parents of each student is 40 people. The sample was taken using saturated sampling technique. The research instrument used family environment questionnaire, observation, and documentation and data analysis techniques used were descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

Main Findings: The results of the analysis show that the family environment has a significant influence on the learning outcomes of class XI science students in the inferential statistical analysis with the F test showing that the calculated F value is greater than the F table, which means that the relationship between the family environment and student learning outcomes is significant. The average results of the family environment are the moderate category, while student learning outcomes are in the very high category.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This research focuses on class XI science students, offering a special understanding of how the family environment relationships learning outcomes in biology at a critical educational stage. This can provide in-depth insight into the factors that relationship academic performance at the upper secondary education level. Seeing the relationship of the family environment on biology learning outcomes.