Student’s Problem Solving Skills in Collaborative Inquiry Learning Supplemented by Formative E-Assessment : Case of Static Fluids

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the development of the static fluid problem-solving skills of high school students in collaborative inquiry supplemented by formative e-assessment. This research used a mixed-method approach with the research design of an embedded experimental design model involving 34 students of class XI MIPA in SMA Negeri 4 Malang. The Data on the problem-solving skills were obtained through pretest and posttest using three problem-solving questions in the form of descriptions and supplemented by interviews. The calculation results of N-gain score showed the improvement of student’s problem solving skills for a moderate category and the calculation result of Cohen’s d-effect size in for strong effect category, as many as 79% of the students are categorized as experts. The expert students have good skills in the useful description indicator followed sequentially on the indicator of physics approach, specific application of physics, mathematical procedures, and logical proggression. Meanwhile, the novice students are only capable on the indicator of useful description and physics approach. Students’ skill to solve problems still need to be trained intensively using contectual problems in daily life.