USING FOUR-TIER DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO IDENTIFY MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT MECHANICAL AND LIGHT WAVES

Dicky Azi Nugraha

Abstract


Due to their numerous real-life applications, waves and vibrations are essential topics for students. However, students' perspectives and everyday experiences may lead to misconceptions that hinder their learning process. A four-tier diagnostic test was used to assess students' conceptions and misconceptions via a cross-sectional survey involving 117 eighth-grade students from one of the junior high schools to tackle this issue. The research results show that students have three primary levels of conception: scientific knowledge, misconceptions, and lack of knowledge. As many as 29% of students experienced misconceptions about mechanical waves and light, underscoring the urgent need for appropriate interventions to improve the quality of physics education.


Keywords


This study delves into the significance of mechanical and light waves in comprehending diverse scientific concepts. Waves and vibrations are essential topics for students due to their numerous real-life applications. However, individual students' perspect

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