Instructional technique questions in the planning phase of project based learning to increase the score of concept map

Abstract

The study aimed to improve student’s Concept map (CM) scores through the application of instructional techniques questions in the form of planning investigation according to driving questions (planning) in Project Based Learning. Research is a Class Action Research with 3 Cycles, including: planning to compile the lesson plan and its completeness, implementation of actions, observation, reflection and construct of expert CM. The research subjects consist of 35 high school students. Validation data use triangulation method: verification of CM scores suitability and documentation based on CM experts and interviews. Data analysis is done with qualitative descriptive: reducing, presenting data and drawing conclusions based on complete CM data. The results showed that the teacher’s questions functioned as instructional techniques that increased the CM scores of students but variation presented in component CM.