Analysis of quantity and quality the implementation of high school chemical practicum in Semarang city

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the quantity and quality of chemical practicum implementation in SMA / MA (Senior High School). The research method is a case study, percentage descriptive and direct observation in the school followed by cause interviews are rarely carried out or even why it is not implemented at all. The results of the study showed that the practicum of chemistry which should be done starting for class X, XI and XII had 25 practical subjects. There are schools that have determined the usual agenda from the beginning, so that they do not reach 25 practicum programs. The practicum program that has been chosen with consideration can be carried out, and even then only a part of it is implemented. As in SMA A, there have been 22 practicum programs analyzed, in fact only 8 were done, 3 were sometimes done and 11 were never done. Factors that do not implement the practicum are: 1. Less time in implementation, 2. The teacher’s task is too much, 3. Chemicals and materials are expensive. The teacher wants: tools and materials provided neatly. Laboratory staff and technician / laboratory staff should be available, so as to assist teachers in guiding students. The results of this study will be very useful for the long term in overcoming problems not optimal implementation of high school chemistry labs. The practicum program that can always be done, the quality must also be analyzed.