The Development of Science Student Worksheet for Elementary Student Grade IV Based on Scientific

Abstract

The research is a type of research and development that aims to determine the validity and response of students and teachers to the science student worksheet constructed on the science approach. Science student worksheet development applies the 4-D model development procedure consist of 4 stages specifically: define, design, develop, and disseminate. The subjects of this research were IVA& IVB class at SD IT Deli Insani consist of 55 students. The data collection instruments were in the formula of assessment sheets for material authorities, learning design authorities, layout, linguists, and the response questionnaire sheets for students and teachers. This development research produces the material, learning design, layout, and language with an average percentage level 93,5% which is characterized as legitimate and suitable for usage, and get a decent response from the students reached 96,2% and with decent criteria and response teacher getting 94,9% with decent criteria. Based on expert validation, the developed student worksheets are declared suitable for use by students, especially class four. Based on the responses of students and teachers, the students’ worksheets developed received a good response so that it was stated that the worksheets were easy to understand and interesting to learn. The benefits of developing science student worksheets based on the developed scientific approach are expected to be reference materials for educators in developing student worksheets according to the needs of students and in accordance with the demands of the 2013 curriculum.