The Implementation of Problem-based Learning Model with Online Simulation to Enhance the Student's Analytical Thinking Skill in Learning Physics

Abstract

The aim of this research is to enhance the student's analytical thinking skill through the implementation of problem-based learning model with online simulation on optical devices subject, especially on a discussion about the eyes. The type of this research is a pre-experimental study. The research design is one group pre-test post-test design. The students who participated in this research were the students of class XI MIPA 4 in SMA Negeri 1 Prambanan Sleman Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The number of sample are 27 students. The sample is taken by using cluster random sampling technique. The test is an essay test about the eyes. The test is validated by expert's judgement. The results of the test validity are valid and feasible to use. The test is used in pre-test and post-test. The result is problem-based learning model with online simulation can enhance the student's analytical thinking skill, but the enhancement is in the low category.