Identification of students' misconception in cell at first grade of senior high school

Abstract

This study aims to identify the misconception of the students' in biology learning especially in cell type and general characteristics of cell at senior high school level. By using data profiling, the data were collected from 31 first grade students (15-16-year old). The analysis of students' misconception used the instrument of AAAS Science Assessment. The item consists of 31 items of multiple choices questions and one open-ended essay question. The result obtained then processed by analysing the students' answers for each item. The results showed that 51% of students' understanding in type of cells and its general characteristics has experienced misconception. So, we can say that students' understanding of cell concepts in first grade senior high school still low. It would be better to conduct further research to find out the causes that influence students' misconceptions in understanding cell concept.