The Effect of High School Physics Learning with Physics Education Technology (PhET) Simulation on Physics Problem Solving Skills

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10.2991/978-2-38476-390-0_45How to use a DOI?

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PhET simulation; Problem-solving skills; Problem solving rubric

Abstract

Since physics serves as the essential foundation for rapidly progressing technology, it is crucial for students to have expertise in solving physics problems. Thus, it is imperative that the educational process place a high priority on aiding students in obtaining these skills. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of PhET sims on the augmentation of problem-solving abilities in physics students in grade X. The rubric utilized indicators to evaluate students’ problem-solving worksheets, including (a) Useful description, (b) Physics approach, (c) Specific application of physics, (d) Mathematical procedures, and (e) Logical progression. The study design is a quasi-experiment using a non-equivalent control group in quantitative research methodology. Two classes, consisting of a total of 63 students from X MIPA SMAN 6 Bengkulu City, were selected for the study using a convenient sampling technique. The study tools include physics problem solving and rubrics to evaluate students’ ability to solve physics problems. The results of the independent statistical t-test demonstrate a notable disparity in the physics problem-solving skills of grade X students who utilize PhET sims as a learning aid, as opposed to those who do not use PhET sims. The Cohen’s d test on the t-test indicated a small effect size, suggesting that the observed differences in the mean scores between the groups may be attributed to the treatment.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Irwan Koto
AU  - Iwan Setiawan
AU  - Ririn Sri Anggini
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/05/14
TI  - The Effect of High School Physics Learning with Physics Education Technology (PhET) Simulation on Physics Problem Solving Skills
BT  - Proceedings of the 6th Sriwijaya University Learning and Education International Conference 2024 (SULE-IC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 542
EP  - 554
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-390-0_45
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-390-0_45
ID  - Koto2025
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