The impact of problem-based learning and inquiry models toward students’ science process skills on the vibrations and waves chapter

Abstract

Science process skills are basic skills that help students develop higher-order skills. These skills can be trained in science learning with a scientific learning approach. This study aims to determine students’ science process skills that are influenced by problem-based learning models and inquiry models. The research method used is an experimental method with a quasi-experimental design. The research sample consisted of two classes of students of class VIII SMP. Science process skills data is measured by a description test which has valid criteria and high reliability. Descriptive and inferential analysis techniques are used in the data analysis of science process skills. The results of the data analysis concluded that: (1) The students ‘science process skills after applying the problem-based learning model were classified as good, (2) the students’ science process skills after being applied to the inquiry model were classified as very good (3) there was no significant difference between science process skills which are taught using problem-based learning models and inquiry learning models.