Journal of Chemical Learning Innovation

Mind Mapping Meets Classical Music: An Effective Strategy to Improve Chemistry Learning Achievement in Hydrocarbon Topic

Asep Sofyan — 2024-12-20

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of using mind mapping learning accompanied by classical music on chemistry learning outcomes in the topic of hydrocarbon compounds among Class X students at State Senior High School 1 Tapung, Kampar.

Methodology: This research uses an experimental method with a t-test design, where Class X-3 serves as the control group following conventional learning (teacher-centered), and Class X-5 serves as the experimental group using mind mapping learning accompanied by classical music. The data collection instruments consist of pre-test and post-test questions.

Main Findings: The results of the descriptive analysis show that the experimental class, which used mind mapping accompanied by classical music, achieved higher learning outcomes compared to the control class that followed conventional learning methods. The results of the inferential analysis, using homogeneity and normality tests, indicate that the study hypothesis is accepted, showing a significant difference in student learning outcomes between the two groups. The t-test results reveal that tcount > ttable (3.43 > 1.61), with an effect size of 14%. The use of mind mapping learning accompanied by classical music significantly improves student learning outcomes on the topic of hydrocarbon compounds compared to conventional learning methods.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study provides a new contribution by proving that the use of mind mapping learning models combined with classical music can significantly improve student learning outcomes on hydrocarbon compound material compared to conventional learning.

Optimizing Student Activities and Learning Outcomes through Problem Solving Models in Stoichiometry Material

Siti Jumaera — 2024-12-20

Purpose of the study: This study aims to improve student activity and learning outcomes by applying the Problem Solving learning model.

Methodology: This research is a Classroom Action Research conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The subjects of the research were 33 students of class XC of State Senior High School 1 Wawonii. Data sources came from teachers and students. Data collection techniques were tests and non-tests (observation, document review). Data analysis used qualitative descriptive analysis techniques..

Main Findings: The results of the study showed that: Problem Solving model learning can improve student activity and learning outcomes, namely 71.00% in cycle I increasing to 85.33% in cycle II. Problem Solving model learning can improve student learning outcomes. The percentage of student learning outcome completion reached 64.63% in cycle I increasing to 81.82% in cycle II. From this study it can be concluded that the application of problem solving models can improve student activity and learning outcomes on the subject of stoichiometry.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study offers novelty by applying the Problem Solving Model to improve student learning activities and learning outcomes in Stoichiometry material, which has been considered difficult by many students.

Effective Strategy: Talking Stick Cooperative Learning to Improve Understanding of Chemical Bonding

Sopiatun Sopiatun — 2024-12-20

Purpose of the study: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing the Talking Stick Cooperative Learning Model in improving the learning outcomes of Class X2 students at Rangsang 1 State Senior High School, located in Rangsang District, Meranti Islands Regency, on the topic of Chemical Bonds.

Methodology: This study is a Classroom Action Research. The subjects of the study were 38 students of Class X2 at Rangsang 1 State Senior High School, located in Rangsang District, Meranti Islands Regency, consisting of 24 male students and 14 female students. The instruments used were learning activity tools and student learning outcome tests. The data analysis technique in this study employed descriptive analysis.

Main Findings: Based on data analysis, the students' learning mastery before the intervention was 53.95, which increased to 64.74 in Cycle I, 73.42 in Cycle II, and 79.47 in Cycle III, showing a significant improvement. Thus, the data analysis results conclude that the implementation of the Talking Stick Cooperative Learning Model can enhance the chemistry learning outcomes of Class X2 students at Rangsang 1 State Senior High School, Rangsang District, Meranti Islands Regency.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study provides novel insights into the effectiveness of the Talking Stick Cooperative Learning Model in significantly enhancing student learning outcomes in chemistry, particularly on the topic of chemical bonds, within the context of a rural high school setting.