APPLICATION: Applied science in Learning Research

Exploring Indonesia’s Cultural Diversity through A Quick Response Code Quartet Card Game

Lukman Lukman, Yuniarti Yuniarti, Wawan Krismanto — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Teaching cultural diversity to students in the modern era requires integration with technology to make it engaging and challenging. For this reason, the study aims to develop learning media in the form of Quartet Cards with QR Code to explore Indonesian cultural diversity for grade 4 elementary school (SD) students. This research and development study uses the ADDIE model. The research background is social science learning for grade 4 in three schools (SD 12, 28, and 51) in Parepare, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Data were collected through interviews, observations, needs analysis, validation, and practicality test questionnaires. Data analysis was carried out descriptive qualitatively, and quantitatively. The needs analysis showed that teachers and students needed game-based learning media that integrated technology to explore Indonesian cultural diversity. After design and development process, this study has produced a one set of Quartet Cards with QR Code. Based on the product validation test by material and media experts, the product was declared valid. The results of the practicality test by users (teachers and students) also showed that the product was very practical to use for learning. In conclusion, the product is valid & practical for elementary school students who want to explore Indonesian cultural diversity.

Development of AQDA Learning Media Based on Google Sites to Improve Learning Outcomes of Class X Students

Miftakhul Choiriyah, Iin Baroroh Ma’arif — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to (1) determine the development of AQDA learning media based on Google Sites (2) determine the effectiveness of using AQDA learning media in improving the learning outcomes of class X students of MA Unggulan K.H. Abd. Wahab Hasbulloh Tambakberas Jombang (3) determine the response of class X students to the use of AQDA media. The method used in this study is the Research and Development (R&D) research method developed using the ADDIE model, namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation. The resulting product is validated by material experts and media experts to determine the feasibility of the learning media before being tested. The results of this study obtained a material validation score of 90% and a media validation of 92%, which means that this learning media is categorized as "very feasible" to be tested. The results of the field trial showed a significant increase in student learning outcomes of 85% and student responses of 92% with the category "very interesting". Thus, AQDA learning media can improve student learning outcomes and is very interesting for students.

Mathematics Using Discovery Learning Model: Improve Creative Thinking on Exponent Function Material

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Learning difficulties can be interpreted as the inability of students to complete tasks from the teacher. In mathematics learning, difficulties in understanding the material have become commonplace, this is because mathematics is considered difficult by students. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the process and influence of creative thinking skills of class X students of SMK Kreatif Bahrul Ulum before and after implementing the discovery learning model. The research method used is pre-experimental design with a one-group post-test design type and using a quantitative approach. The research instruments used were tests and non-tests. The data analysis technique used was a hypothesis test. However, before conducting a hypothesis test, the data obtained was first tested for normality and homogeneity. Based on the calculation of the paired sample t-test, it showed that the t-count value was 19.453 with a significance of 0.000. The significance value showed 0.000 <error level of 0.05, so it can be concluded that Ha is accepted. The acceptance of Ha indicates that there is an increase in the creative thinking skills of class X students of SMK Kreatif Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas before and after implementing the discovery learning model.

Ethno-STEM-Based Science Learning Using Typical Foods of Sidoarjo to Improve Science Literacy among Junior High School

Regina Atya Gading Balgis Solikha, Noly Shofiyah — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The low level of science literacy among junior high school students indicates the need for contextual and meaningful learning. Therefore, this research aims to determine the effect of Etno-STEM-based science learning on Sidoarjo's typical foods on junior high school students' science literacy. This research used a one-group pretest-posttest design with purposive sampling. The subjects of this study were 20 eighth-grade students at a junior high school in Sidoarjo Regency. The research instrument consisted of 15 multiple-choice questions based on three indicators of science literacy, namely explaining phenomena scientifically, evaluating and designing scientific investigations, and interpreting data and evidence scientifically. The pretest and posttest data were analyzed using the N-Gain test and paired t-test to determine the level of improvement and the significance of the difference in students' science literacy skills. The N-Gain analysis showed a value of 0.89 for the indicator of explaining phenomena scientifically, 0.79 for the indicator of evaluating and designing scientific investigations, and 0.78 for the indicator of interpreting data and evidence scientifically. All three values were in the high category, indicating an improvement in students' science literacy skills. These findings were reinforced by the results of the paired t-test, which showed a significance value of < 0.05, so it can be concluded that Etno-STEM-based science learning using Sidoarjo's typical foods had a significant effect on students' science literacy.

Vocational High School Students' Learning Outcomes Using Number Head Together Model: A Comparative Study

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to describe the difference in student learning outcomes using the numbered head together (NHT) learning model and the problem based learning model. the type of research used is quasi experiment research with non-equivalent control group design using a quantitative approach. The research was carried out at State Vocational High School 1 Kediri Building Modeling and Information Design Expertise Program and took place in the odd semester of the 2025/2026 school year. The sampling technique used for this study was with a purposive sampling technique of 36 students as an experimental group and 33 students as a control group. The instrument used in this study is a test of 20 multiple-choice questions in measuring student learning outcomes. The data analysis technique in the study used a different test (t-test). The results of the study showed a significant difference in student learning outcomes using the Numbered Heads Together model (0.000) compared to the Problem-Based Learning model. The NHT model prioritizes collaboration and active participation, which has been proven to improve student learning outcomes. The NHT model prioritizes collaboration and active participation, proven to improve student understanding. This is shown by the interaction between students can strengthen their understanding through explaining to each other. In addition, the NHT model also encourages students to be more confident in expressing their opinions. Thus, the results of this study confirm the interactive and collaborative NHT model in improving student learning outcomes in the future.

The Feasibility of E-LKPD Based on a Constructivist Approach in Physics Learning for Phase F Students on Dynamic Electricity Material

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to determine the feasibility of E-LKPD based on a constructivist approach to the dynamic electricity material for Phase F students. This study is a type of R&D (Research and Development) research with a 4D Development Model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). This study has research limitations where researchers only carry out 3 stages without the disseminate stage due to limited time and energy. This study uses trial subjects, namely validators (validating the product) and students (product response test). The validators are carried out by two lecturers and 1 teacher who act as media experts and material experts. The product response test to assess the readability of the product was carried out by 20 students of grade XI of SMA Negeri Mojoagung Jombang. The research instruments used are: a) media expert validation sheet, b) material expert validation sheet, and c) student response questionnaire. The validation results from media experts show that the feasibility level is very feasible with an average percentage of 84%. Validation by material experts gives a feasibility value of 71%, which means it is suitable for use. Student responses to the E-LKPD were very positive, with an average percentage of 88%, indicating that this medium is interesting, easy to understand, and helpful in the learning process. The E-LKPD based on a constructivist approach is suitable for use as a supporting medium for physics learning on dynamic electricity material to improve student learning outcomes and skills.