The Influence of Thinking Maps on Discovery Learning toward Physics Problem Solving Skills

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to know the effect of thinking maps on discovery learning to students' physics problem-solving skills, especially on the material of rotational dynamics and equilibrium of the rigid body. This study used a posttest-only control group design. The data were collected by using observation sheet, instructional learning sheet, and test (Cronbach alpha = 0.82). Data analysis was done by t-test after a prerequisite test, ie normality and homogeneity test before The results showed that the students had the problem-solving skills in the experimental group higher than the control group (t count> t table; 2.92> 1.66 at 0.05 significance).The average posttest result of the experimental group was higher than the control group students (mean 66.4 > 5.2). Physics problem-solving skills that have learned the thinking maps on discovery learning higher than learners who have learned with discovery learning only.