Effectiveness of Physics Mobile Learning Media to Improve Higher Order Thinking Skills of Students in Thermodynamics

Abstract

This study aims to produce Physics Mobile Learning Media (PMLM) in thermodynamics, and know the effectiveness of PMLM to improve HOTS. The development of PMLM is based on modified Borg and Gall models. The effect of using PMLM is known by examining experiment and control classes. Based on the results of the research, it was found that PMLM developed feasible to be used with the average score of 3.66 from the experts and 3.24 of the students' response, with very good category. The effect of implementation based on gain score for HOTS, it was found that experimental class 0.53 with medium category and control class 0.35 with medium category. ANOVA test showed that the data came from normally distributed and homogeneous populations, and there was a difference in effectiveness on the average HOTS between students taught with PMLM thermodynamic material and students taught as usual, with sig. (2-tailed) 0.00 <0.05. The results of this study, then used as a reference for teachers, to implement learning with technology-based media structured to improve HOTS of students.