Development of Problem Solving-Oriented Worksheet of Physics Learning in Senior High School
Development of Problem Solving-Oriented Worksheet of Physics Learning in Senior High School
Received: July 2nd, 2018. Accepted: October 20th, 2018. Published: October 28th, 2018
Abstract: This study aimed at identifying how did the improvement in the problem-solving ability of learners
work in improving the ability of learners in constructing the materials obtained after the development of
LKPD (Learner’s Worksheet) in classroom learning. This research used Research and Development (R &
D) approach using the Kemp model. Data collections were done through problem-solving tests, validation
analysis, and correlation test. The indicators of this study included the effectiveness of the developed
learner’s worksheet and the increased ability of problem-solving that was seen from the learning results
obtained. The results showed that the average increase in the learning outcomes of the learners was equal to
79.44 with a difference in the scores of learning outcomes where tcount = 32.806 > ttable = 1.734, with a
significance level of 0.000. Also, the improvement of learning outcomes on the response of learners gives
significant influence with a score of 0.338 with a significance level of 0.085. Based on these results the
development, the problem-solving oriented students’ worksheet is declared valid and effective based on the
results of validation tests by experts and the results of the implementation of classroom learning. These
results impact the students’ learning outcomes. It is expected that in the learning process with different
materials, the worksheet can be applied in improving students' ability to solve problems. It is suggested for
a research to collaborate the worksheet with other models and, media that can be linked to the problem-
solving aspects, so that in its implementation, students have the confidence to succeed, be more active, and
interested in problem-solving given.
Based on the elaboration of the findings for the learner’s learning process to be
in the two countries, Indonesia is facing effective, the teacher must act as a
similar problems. It can be seen at the facilitator that provides an environment for
research site that in the implementation of the learning process to take place
learning in schools, the teacher only effectively and efficiently. To be a good
implements learning by explaining the facilitator, the teacher must master the
material without carrying out the concepts and principles of the learning
collaboration of various learning strategies process. While (Fathurrahman et al., 2018)
and media, thus impacting the and (Kahar, 2017) stated that in physics
competencies possessed by students. The learning activities, teachers rarely train
matter gives a change in mindset for learners with skills. Practical activities are
students towards the willingness and also rarely done on the grounds of limited
interest in participating in the lesson. time to learn conceptually and inadequacy
In overcoming the problems that exist of laboratory facilities and infrastructure,
in the classroom, there needs to be an so the potential ability of learners is less
implementation of learning that is oriented trained.
towards problem-solving. The ability to When the development of learners’
solve problems within certain limits can be potency, especially their creativity of
established through the field of study and thinking during learning, is not optimal, it
the disciplines. The issue of how to teach will result in learning that is not optimal as
‘problem solving’ will never be overcome well. Therefore, a real effort is needed, one
without considering the type of problem to of which is to improve the learning process
be solved, suggestions and forms of the that occurs in the classroom through the
program prepared, and a student's innate use of different learning models and
variables. Similarly (Ceberio & Franco, approaches. Thus, it needs a strategy that
2016) explained that the problem solving includes aspects of the development and
oriented learning process could improve implementation of tools or learning media
the ability of students to make hypotheses to improve interest in learning and increase
and analyze the results of the practice its outcomes (Kahar, 2018).
found. This strategy and development show
Problem-solving strategies, in students that every subject of physics is
principle, use real-world problems as a necessarily a way of thinking they must
context for learners to learn about critical understand, not just by letting them learn
thinking and problem solving and to from the teacher or the book, but the
acquire essential knowledge and concepts teacher must provide for them an
from the subject they learn. Darma opportunity to apply the knowledge they
(2018) states that in carrying out a learning have in the real world. One of the learning
using problem solving-oriented learning tools developed is the learner’s worksheet
model that directs the learning outcomes (LKPD) which supports to develop the
on problem-solving abilities, it is possible strategy of problem solving-oriented
for students to be able to describe learning. Similarly (Rahayu et al., 2017)
information in accordance with their explained that the implementation of
abilities and skills in processing the students worksheet in learning oriented to
information obtained. various learning methods could improve
In according to (Purnamawati, some aspects of students' abilities such as
Ertikanto, & Suyatna, 2017) stated that the learning motivation, and classroom
process of learning with the teacher is a learning activities.
series of reciprocity between student This is in line with (Kahar et al., 2018)
activities and teaching activities. In order which explained that a learning approach
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using a worksheet could construct learners' apply the concept well, to absorb learning
understanding. The construction of the carefully (Kahar, 2018). Also, the learning
worksheet development is classified into process that uses worksheets can provide
five stages including clarification of more contextual learning related to the
issues, opinion disclosure, evaluation and daily lives. The implementation is
selection, implementation, and creative expected to be able to have an impact on
performance. (Noor et al., 2017) Also students in improving their learning
stated that the development of learning outcomes (Barniol & Zavala, 2016)
tools could show the improvement of the The development is also focused on the
ability of learners determined by the ability subject of fluid that can support more
to think, especially to solve the problems dominant discussion about materials
of life they face. Furthermore (Powell et related to the learners’ daily life. Firdaus &
al., 2017) stated that the use of learning Wilujeng (2018) explain that the
media could provide cognitive development of inquiry-oriented
implications for students in improving worksheets was able to improve the
problem-solving abilities. students’ ability and also able to improve
This problem solving-oriented learning students' critical thinking skills in solving
strategy can be a good solution for learners the given questions. This can also have an
in dealing with physics lessons. The use of impact on the learning activities carried
a model or method of learning by the out by students during learning.
characteristics of the material taught Based on the above description, it is not
allows teachers to communicate well with appropriate to teach the subject of fluid or
learners and add their insight thinking, so other materials that were collaborated into
they can learn the whole concept well applicative aspects of learning solely by
(Fitriah, 2013). Similarly, (Tanti et al., lecturing methods in the classroom. It
2017) expressed that the use of various should be taught by inviting learners to
models of learning that focus on the observe what they will learn and
formation of models and media in physics understand why the material is essential to
learning through contextual problem them. Therefore, the purpose of this study
solving can provide opportunities for was to evaluate how does the improvement
learners to actively engage in problem- of the problem-solving ability of the
solving, and can assist them in developing learners work after the development of the
learning media and other media related to problem solving-oriented worksheet. In
the subject of physics. according to (English, Hudson, & Dawes,
One of the models and learning 2013) stated that the problem-solving
approaches that can make learners become process was able to construct students'
more active and grow their meta-cognition skills in collaborating with the context of
skill, learning think mathematically, and knowledge that was obtained.
interest in learning is by using the Problem Based on the results of the research
Solving model (Schoenfeld, 2016). stated above, the implementation and
Similarly (Putri et al., 2017) stated that the development of a learning media by
development of learning-oriented critical applying an approach can provide
thinking skills could improve the ability of significant results in improving learning
students in problem-solving for the outcomes. Still, based on the previously
material being taught and the mentioned research, there has not been any
implementation of these learning runs development of worksheets that are
effectively and efficiently. oriented to the students’ ability to solve
This allows the learners to follow problems. Therefore, the researcher
physics learning more contextually, can intends to develop a worksheet that is
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This research was conducted at SMA form of suggestions and opinions which
Muhammadiyah Al-Amin, Sorong. The then be used to revise the worksheet. There
sample was 18 students of the second were two validators consisted of lecturers
semester of the eleventh grade of Class XI and practitioners (teacher). The
MIA. The number of the samples was quite instruments used to collect data are as
small since the overall students of the follows:
school were also limited.
The instruments used to collect the data Expert Validation
in this study were the expert validation Expert validation was used by the team
sheet and the problem-solving test. The of validators to validate worksheets and
expert validated the developed worksheet. research instruments that had been
The results of the validation can be in the designed. The result of this validation was
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This developed worksheet has received that the mean score earned is three then the
feedback from some experts so that it can mean score is categorized as ‘Excellent’.
be more qualified and achieve the expected More details were seen in Figure 3.
goals. The assessment developed includes
four main elements. 4,5
3,75 4
The four elements include Format, 4
3,5 3,5 3,5
Content, Language, and Benefits/ 3
Usability. The experts in the assessment of 2,5
the worksheet developed are (1) 2
Rahmatullah Bin Arsyad, S.Pd., M. Pd 1,5
(Lecturer of FKIP Muhammadiyah 1
University of Sorong) and (2) Nurlia 0,5
Malawat, S. Si (Physics Teacher). The data 0
presented are the result of the experts’
assessment of the worksheet product that Validator 1
was developed. The results so vary Validator 2
according to the assessors. The assessment average
presented in order to see how far the Figure 3. Experts’ validation chart
quality of the product was developed.
Firstly, the format shows that the mean The results of the scoring data obtained
score obtained is 3.75. When viewed from from the experts can show that the
the rating category described in the worksheet product belongs to the category
previous section, then the mean score is of ‘Very Good.’ This proves that the
included in the category of ‘Very Good.’ experts averagely give a high assessment
Secondly, the content shows that the mean of the developed worksheet product.
score earned is 3.5 then the mean score is Therefore, it concluded that the
considered as ‘Very Good.’ Thirdly, development of student worksheets in
Language shows that the mean score SMA Muhammadiyah Al-Amin, Sorong,
earned is 4.0 then the mean score is in the can be used for every trial conducted. This
category of ‘Very Good.’ Fourthly, is consistent with research by (Alina et al.,
Benefit/Usability of the worksheet shows
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of 0.085. These results indicate that the learners during the learning process with
level of achievement of the development the results indicating a linkage to the
of problem solving-oriented learner's effectiveness of the development of the
worksheet shows a significant worksheet.
improvement in the implementation. Based on the results of the analysis of
Similarly (Barniol & Zavala, 2016) who the data obtained, it found that the
explained that understanding to students achievement of the learning process in the
could be improved through worksheets, to class got good results. This can be seen
produce active learning. On the other hand from the aspect of the device used. The
(Stozhko et al., 2015) also suggests that achievement in question is to develop a
project-based learning can develop valid, practical, and effective worksheet.
students' problem-solving skills which are To know the validity, each worksheet was
assisted by the use of learning media such assessed by two people. The results of the
as using worksheets, IT and so on. assessment of the two validators show that
Compared to other countries, such as from the worksheet used in the developed
Japan, the advantages in applying learning, it was concluded that the
problem-solving learning by collaborating worksheet is valid and practical.
with various methods or approaches in The validity was illustrated by the
implementing learning include: (1) results of the assessment of two validators
students are more active and often express where the developed learner’s worksheet
their ideas; (2) students have the meets the criteria of validity with the
opportunity to use their knowledge and average value of validity of 3.68 and is in
skills extensively; (3) this method can give the category of ‘very valid.’ This shows
low-achievement students the opportunity that from the aspect that was assessed and
to respond in their own way; (4) students measured in the implementation of
are motivated to take lessons and (5) build validation, it was seen that the learner’s
a desire to find a problem (Asami- worksheet used is suitable for use in the
Johansson, 2015). In addition, the results learning process, so it was expected that
of the study by Seyhan (2015) reveals that this validation would have an impact on
at the level of perception of problem- the improvement of learners' learning
solving abilities, other process skills, and outcomes. In according to (Alina et al.,
logical thinking abilities are more effective 2016) the validity of worksheets provides
in compared to another conventional a good response in the implementation of
teaching methods. In addition, the learning the learning process in the classroom.
outcomes obtained by students towards The scores obtained indicate that the
problem-solving abilities are quite learners while following the lesson
significant. responded positively and were interested
On the other hand, these results prove in the implementation of the learning
that the response of learners has a process using problem solving-oriented
significant relationship with their learning worksheet in the classroom. Differences in
outcomes in which their ability to solve the results obtained were due to the
problems has increased. This is also previous learning process different from
supported by (Fhadhila, Ertikanto, & the process of learning-oriented problem
Rosidin, 2018) which stated that the solving using the learner's worksheet,
learner’s worksheet effectively improves where each learner shows considerable
the average of the learning outcomes, in interest in solving the problem. This is in
which the achievement of the development line with research conducted by (Khairani
objectives is in the category of ‘Good’. & Febrinal, 2016) which stated that testing
This is seen from the feedback given by the the potential impact of the use of learning
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media can provide convenience to learners (Lan, Hsiao, & Shih, 2018) explained that
in understanding the lesson in the the implementation of a design in learning-
classroom. oriented towards the use of instructional
The application of the oriented learning media was able to provide meaningful
process enables the learners to be able to learning for students. Furthermore (Kahar,
implement the results obtained and 2017) also explained that the problem-
connect each learning material with daily solving ability could give impact to the
life. In addition, it also describes the level students in their ability of mathematical
of ability of learners in completing the thinking in solving problems in their
problem-solving test, where the results of everyday life.
the testability of learners obtained on In according to (Panaoura et al., 2017)
average are in the category of explained that problem-oriented learning
completeness, but the minimum score could improve student learning outcomes
obtained learners fall into the category and can also help improve understanding
does not reach the minimum mastery of physical concepts. On the other hand
criteria (KKM) which became the basis of (Diani, Yuberti & Syarlisjiswan, 2018)
the assessment of learning outcomes. explained that learning based on problem-
There were just four students who can based learning could provide positive
obtain that score. This indicates that there interaction for students so that the learning
is still a small percentage of learners who process carried out by students can run
still need special treatment in the learning effectively, efficiently and be able to
process. In according to (Keller et al., understand the material being taught.
2017) stated that teachers must have Another result of research (Amin &
pedagogic abilities in delivering material Mahmud, 2016) also explains that the
contextually to increase motivation and development of a learning media through
learning achievement. visual media or worksheets were able to
Guidance and interest in the have a significant impact on improving
implementation of physics learning need to students' problem-solving abilities which
be encouraged again to improve their include concept map ability and
abilities. On the other hand, according to mathematical abilities.
(Rahayu et al., 2017) the development of
problem solving-oriented learning strategy CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
using a worksheet can be a new model for Some conclusions can be made based
learners in developing their thinking skills on the results of the research: the
and honing other skills. This strategy development of problem-solving oriented
encourages them to think more creatively. student worksheets is declared valid and
Therefore, learning based on problem- effective based on the results of validation
solving aspect and development of the by the experts and the results of the
learner’s worksheet which is carried out by implementation of classroom learning.
the process of practicum able to train Furthermore, in learning by using
learners to construct their knowledge and problem-solving oriented worksheets, it is
investigate a concept, as well as able to obtained the average learning outcomes of
reflect the concept that was understood. 79.44 with the results of the analysis of
This is in line with the statement of tcount = 32.806 > ttable = 1.734 with the
(Puspitasari & Munawi, 2018) which significance degree of 0.000. On the other
explained that the implementation of an hand, in the implementation of worksheets
approach, method, and model of learning oriented to problem-solving shows the
could stimulate changes in the mindset of influence on students' responses to
learners in solving the problem. Similarly
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