assesing science abilities and skills: practicum-observation of flant adaption and in primary school

Sapriati, Amalia and Sekarwinahyu, Mestika (2015) assesing science abilities and skills: practicum-observation of flant adaption and in primary school. In: The third international multidisciplinary converence on social science (3rd IMCoSS), 6-7 juni 2015, Universitas Bandar Lampung.

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Abstract

The study describes how to conduct instruction and assess student perception and understanding of life science in primary school. Primary school students have to be involved in science instruction using the student active learning approach based on observations and experiments. Relevant assessment and evaluation have to be provided as well. The learning abilities and skills that result from this instruction are considered as the basis and provision for further science learning as well as being needed to deal with the challenges of the twenty first century. The purpose of the study was to analyze the teaching and learning process and assessment activities in relation to science abilities and skills in practical applications of plant adaptation and protection in primary school. The study was conducted from September to December 2013 in the fifth grade class of three public and private elementary schools in South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia. Data of student’s readiness for learning, practical activity work, content understanding, and perception of science abilities and skills in practical applications of plant adaptation and protection were collected using a test, an observation sheet, and a questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that: the students were ready to be involved in practical work; they showed great curiosity and enthusiasm in doing practical work; they were able to do practical work using materials from the surrounding environment with the guidance and direction of the teacher; they demonstrated good ability, positive attitude and good perception of science and practical work. Furthermore, teachers seemed to require much more effort to prepare lessons; to organize and manage the class; and they were able to assess students’ abilities and skills regarding practical work, except the details of student’s activities during the practical work components. In conclusion the whole scenario of active learning and most assessment procedures of practical work in relation to adaptation and self-protection of plants have been properly carried out.

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