Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Mathematics and Science Education

Session: Other Relevant Topics

12 articles
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The Description 12th Grade Students' Conception of Electromagnetics

Rendy W. Wardana, Ms. Liliasari, Paulus C Tjiang, Nahadi Mr.
Electromagnetic concepts are abstract, difficult and complex concepts. There are different conceptions understood by students in learning electromagnetic concept. This study aims to identify and describe the conception of high school students who have been studying electromagnetic. Descriptive method...
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Implementation of Science Teaching and Learning in Natural School Exclusive Curriculum

Ridha Hidayani
Natural schools offer an education that integrates and friendly by nature. This study aims at investigating the implementation of science teaching and learning in the Natural School. The implementation was observed in terms of planning, implementation, and assessment. The research was conducted by qualitative...
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The Use of Integrated Teaching Materials of Earth and Space Sciences (ESS) with Accommodate Multiple Intelligences to Increase Students' Mastery Concept of Junior High School

Winny Liliawati, Taufik R Ramalis, Judhistira A Utama, Lisda S Mursyidah
This research aims to increase students' mastery concepts in the material motion of celestial bodies using integrated ESS (Earth and Space Sciences) teaching materials which accommodate multiple intelligences. Preliminary identification of the 32 students of ninth class in one of Junior High School showed...
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The Profile of Students' Questions in Physics Lesson

Desi F Wulandari, Agus Setiawan
This study aims at investigating the students' question profile in learning physics at one of the high schools in Tasikmalaya. Three classes were chosen randomly at the same level. The students were asked to write down two questions in a certain time interval after a reading session. Judging from the...
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Correlation between Students' Understanding on Derivative and Integral Calculus with Thermodynamics

Duden Saepuzaman, Aldi Zulfikar, Denni Y Girsang
This research was conducted in order to find the correlation between students' understanding on derivative and integral calculus with thermodynamics. The instrument used in this research was a test comprising of essays and interview questions. The participants in this research were 69 prospective physics...
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Sundanese flute: from Art and Physics perspective

Ika M Sari, Khairil Anwar, Engkur Kurdita, Nuryani Rustaman
Suling sunda or Sundanese flute is a traditional wind instrument which comes from Sundanese tribe located in West Java Indonesia. Nowadays, the enthusiasm of young generation to learn and play the sundanese flute decreases from year to year. Whereas, sundanese flute is one of the unique musical instrument...
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The Identification of Local Science Learning Resources of Nusa Tenggara Timur for Developing Physics Instructions in High School

Imelda P Soko, Agus Setiawan, Ari Widodo, Sri Redjeki
This ethnographic study attempts to explore andÿidentifyÿthe elements or cultural phenomena that can be integrated in physics learning and introduce students to the cultural values of daily life thatÿare alignedÿwith physics concepts. Culture based approach of contextual learning activities allows students...
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Teacher's Knowledge Exploration about Environmental Problem in order to Enhanced Problem Based Learning

Marisa C Tapilouw
Environmental problem become a critical problem nowadays. Through science education, students understand environmental problem as a part of their learning process. Teacher need to find n appropriate learning approach that fits to teach about environmental problem. Many environmental problems trigger...
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Bioinformatics Resources in Facilitating Students' Conception on Molecule genetics concepts

Tati Kristianti, Ari Widodo, Sony Suhandono, Bruce Waldrip
Molecul genetics concepts are dificcult concepts for students almost in every country. Students must strugle to visualize those concepts. In this study, we presented bioinformatics resources in facilitating students' conception on molecule genetics concepts. Our research questions targeted students conception...
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APPLYING THE "COGNITIVE CONFLICT" STRATEGY TO FACILITATE CHANGES IN THE CONCEPTION OF FIRsT SEMESTER STUDENTS ON THE TOPIC OF VOLTAIC CELL

Omay Sumarna, Risma Yulistiana
The main objective of this study was to obtain the information regarding freshman students' alternative conceptions, the characteristics of conflict cognitive strategy and the profile of students' conceptual change in Voltaic Cell, which were further elaborated into six determined indicators. The subject...
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Mathematical Inductive-Creative Reasoning, A Theoretical Study

Robiah Adawiyah, Abdul Muin, Khairunnisa Khairunnisa
Reasoning is one of ability that should be developed on students' mathematics learning process. Through reasoning students are expected to know that mathematics is not to rote the formulas but to understand, prove and make conclusion. This article discusses about students' mathematical inductive-creative...
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Teacher's Understanding of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Hotspots Biodiversity Concepts

Hasna Nuraeni, Nuryani Y Rustaman, Topik Hidayat
One of the main problems of the global environment is the crisis of biodiversity loss. The ability of teachers was instrumental in the successful implementation of biodiversity and conservation education so as to produce citizens who are concerned and responsible. Depth questionnaire survey, aims to...