Analysis of Science Process Skills in Static Electricity Material Using the Discovery Learning Model at SMP Negeri 1 Siman

Abstract

Science process skills (KPS) are really needed by students as a form of learning outcomes that have been passed during the learning process. To improve learning outcomes and science process skills, an appropriate learning model is needed. Moreover, to convey learning material that is difficult for students to understand, such as static electricity material for class IX SMP. Static electricity material requires a student-centered learning model. So that students can understand concepts through their own learning experiences. One learning model that can be used to improve learning outcomes and science process skills is the discovery learning model. Therefore, this research aims to analyze science process skills in static electricity material using the discovery learning model at SMP Negeri 1 Siman. This research uses a qualitative method which is carried out by collecting data through observation and interviews. Observations and interviews were carried out at SMP Negeri 1 Siman on October 26 2022. The data collection process involved science subject teachers and class IX students. Scientific process skills in static electricity material are still relatively low. The skills acquired are limited to observing, concluding and communicating. Possible causes for low science process skills include limited time, suitability of the learning model to the material being taught, and less than optimal learning processes.