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Gao, Yizhu; Zhai, Xiaoming; Andersson, Björn; Zeng, Pingfei; Xin, Tao – Research in Science Education, 2020
We applied latent class analysis and the rule space model to verify the cumulative characteristic of conceptual change by developing a learning progression for buoyancy. For this study, we first abstracted seven attributes of buoyancy and then developed a hypothesized learning progression for buoyancy. A 14-item buoyancy instrument was…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Concept Formation, Middle School Students, Grade 8
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Roslina; Andalia, Nurlena; A. G., Burhanuddin; Zulfajri, Muhammad – International Journal of Instruction, 2020
The graph understanding for mastering the natural science concepts through the process skills approach aims to improve student ability in lower secondary school. In this study, we conducted a series of quasi-experiments for participants by using pre-test and post-test. The research instruments consisted of two tests and the questionnaires. After…
Descriptors: Graphs, Science Process Skills, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation
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Sani, Aulianuriy; Rochintaniawati, Diana; Winarno, Nanang – Journal of Science Learning, 2019
Teaching approaches in some school are still concentrating on memorizing. Teachers have to make the learning is meaningful for the students. One of the alternative tools is by using Brain-Based Learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Brain-Based Learning on students' concept mastery in learning electric circuit for…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Grade 8, Science Instruction
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Wandari, Gita Ayu; Wijaya, Agus Fany Chandra; Agustin, Rika Rafikah – Journal of Science Learning, 2018
The integrated knowledge should be implemented to face the 21st-century era. Beside the integrated knowledge, mastery the concept and creativity also must be involved in order to enhance the quality of education. Thus, this research was aimed to investigate the effect of STEAM-Based Learning on Students' Concept Mastery and Creativity in learning…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Art Education, Concept Formation, Mastery Learning
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Furqani, Dandy; Feranie, Selly; Winarno, Nanang – Journal of Science Learning, 2018
Scientific learning in schools requires not only students' ability to understand concept, but also critical thinking abilities of the students. However, the current scientific learning process is still focused on only cognitive aspects. Therefore, a teaching model or strategy that is able to support students to understand concept as well as…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Pretests Posttests, Science Instruction, Concept Formation
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Yuliani, Kiki; Saragih, Sahat – Journal of Education and Practice, 2015
The purpose of this research was to: 1) development of learning devices based guided discovery model in improving of understanding concept and critical thinking mathematically ability of students at Islamic Junior High School; 2) describe improvement understanding concept and critical thinking mathematically ability of students at MTs by using…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Mathematics Skills