STUDENTS ^ABILITY IN ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA FROM PHYSICS INVESTIGATION ABOUT MOTION KINEMATICS 1) Suryadi, 2) I Ketut Mahardika, 3) Sudarti, 4) Supeno
1)2)3)4)Science Education Study Program, University of Jember, Indonesia
1)SMA Negeri Jenggawah Kabupaten Jember, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Abstract
Skills to analyze and interpret data from physics investigations are an essential aspect of learning physics. Data analysis and interpretation is the process of solving the data that has been collected in the investigation activity and then synthesizing it into new knowledge. Students who have these skills will think analytically about hypothesizing activities, synthesizing, finding patterns, connecting findings with problems. Teachers must know these skills to consider appropriate learning strategies so that student learning activities lead to these abilities. This study aimed to identify the ability of high school students to analyze and interpret physics inquiry data on the topic of motion kinematics. The research data were obtained using a multiple-choice written test. The results showed that the students^ ability to analyze and interpret the data was still unsatisfactory. Students must be involved in many investigative activities, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting data to formulate conclusions. Investigation-based physics learning activities are an alternative to develop these skills.
