Evaluation of Student Ability through Independent Inorganic Chemistry Practicum Project During Pandemic Period

Abstract

Practicum was a subject that was applicable to theory. In inorganic chemistry practicum, students were trained to apply concepts through independent experiments. This experiment was motivated by several obstacles, including: difficulty in materials and practicum tools, practicum waste management, and facilities availability. This obstacle was challenged by opportunities in the form of using tools and materials, the used of digital technology, and the space for student creativity. Therefore, the design of an inorganic practicum was an independent practicum that starts with preparing a project, did the experiments to communicating the output. The research method was objective-oriented evaluative. The research sample was the fifth semester students of the chemistry education study program, FKIP, Nusa Nipa University. Data collecting was by interviews, observations, and questionnaires. Data was analysed in descriptively and quantitatively. The results showed that the average ability of students in preparing projects, implementing, and communicating practicum results was 87.50%; 83.77% and 89.58%. The average ability was classified as good, which was indicated by the creativity in creating practicum, using materials in everyday life and utilizing digital technology in creating practical outputs