The Importance of Verification Practicum before Projet Based Practicum based on Local Material in Science Education

Abstract

Practical activities cannot be separated from science education. Various kinds of practical models have been developed in science education. This research was conducted to see the importance of the verification practicum carried out before the project-based practicum with local material. Implementation of research using a mixed method with embedded design. The effectiveness of the program is measured by pre-post test design. Topics implementation were done on a qualitative analysis of protein, a qualitative analysis of lipids and a quantitative analysis of proteins for verification practicum. Topics were done on a quantitative analysis of proteins, carbohydrates qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis of carbohydrates and enzyme kinetics for laboratorium project based local material. The research instrument is a matter of pre-tests and post-tests that use creative thinking skills tests in the form of a description. Quantitative data analysis performed using SPSS 22.0 to see the significance of normality, the value of N-Gain. Qualitative data analysis is done through a questionnaire scale attitude. The results of the study showed that the verification practicum that was carried out before the project-based practicum with local materials had made students prepare themselves to be ready to do practical activities.