Physics Education

The purpose of this study is to develop a form of physical material test that can be used for the measurement of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in high school students. Test development techniques in this study adopt ADDIE engineering and limited testing of samples used as many as 59 students of class II (XI) Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 3 Rukoh Banda Aceh. Instruments developed the form of an essay test and measurement instrument called the Higher-Order Thinking Skills (KBTT) on Static Fluid material. The results of the test instrument KBTT show that (i) the index of difficulty average of 0.65 with medium category, (ii) the index of Discrimination average of 0:36 with enough categories, (iii) the reliability value average 0.91 with a very high category, and (v) the validity of an average of 0.70 with a high category. While the implementation of instruments KBTT was conducted on 54 students of class XI Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 3 Rukoh Banda Aceh. The implementation results showed that the indicator KBTT have high contribution (0.65) to the total score KBTT and also has a high correlation (0.83) of the Understanding Concepts (PK). This indicates that the instrument KBTT has a good ability to measure the cognitive domain of C1 through C6. The implication of this research is expected to teachers and lecturers in order to be able to use higher-level thinking skills instruments to measure the achievement of Learning outcome

PENGEMBANGAN DAN IMPLEMENTASI INSTRUMEN TES UNTUK MENILAI PENGETAHUAN PROSEDURAL DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN INKUIRI DI SMA NEGERI 10 FAJAR HARAPAN BANDA ACEH

Dengan hormat, Terima Kasih atas sumbangan Laporan Penelitian dengan judul: 1. Permasalahan implementasi pembelanjaran fisika pada rintisan sekolah bertaraf intemasional (RSBI) tingkat SMP dan sMA di Kota Banda Aceh dan Kabupaten Aceh Besar; 2. Rekontruksi konsep atom pada calon guru dengan metode grafik tiga dimensi (3D). yang Ibu/Bapak berikan ke UPT Perpustakaan Universitas Syiah Kuala Darussalam Banda Aceh. Laporan Penelitian tersebut sangat membantu Kami dan pengguna peryustakaan Universitas Syiah Kuala dalam menyebarkan informasi/ilmu pengetahuan tersebut. Demikian dan sekali lagi atas bantuannya diucapkan terima kasih.

The purpose of this study to determine the effect of the use of inquiry-based learning to the increased dimensions of procedural knowledge in electrical magnetic material. The study used a quasi-experimental research methods with research design is non-equivalent control group design and a sampel are selected with the random sampling method. The experimental group was taught by the method of inquiry-based learning and the control group was taught by conventional methods. Collecting data using the instrument of multiple-choice test that developed through this research with category of validity is valid, reliability with category of reliable, index of discrimination with category of low, and level of difficulty with category of medium. The results of the data analysis by using the formula N-Gain and t-test showed that an increase in the dimensions of procedural knowledge siginificantly for experimental class and less significant for control class. Based on the results of this study suggested to the teacher to always use the method of inquiry learning that an increase in procedural knowledge dimension, especially for topics related to experimental physics. ABSTRAK Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri terhadap peningkatan dimensi pengetahuan prosedural pada materi listrik magnet. Penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian eksperimen semu dengan desain penelitian non-equivalent control group design dan sampel dipilih dengan menggunakan metode random sampling. Kelompok eksperimen diajarkan dengan metode pembelajaran berbasiskan inkuiri dan kelompok kontrol diajarkan dengan metode ceramah. Pengumpulan data menggunakan instrumen tes pilihan ganda sebanyak yang dikembangkan melalui penelitian ini dengan validitas termasuk kategori valid, reliabilitas baik, indek daya pembeda dengan kategori kurang, dan tingkat kesukaran dengan kategori sedang. Hasil analisis data dengan menggunakan rumus N-Gain dan uji-t menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan dimensi pengetahuan prosedural secara signifikan pada kelas eksperimen dan kurang signifikan untuk kelas kontrol. Berdasakan hasil kajian ini disarankan kepada pengajar (Guru) untuk selalu menggunakan metode pembelajaran inkuiri agar terjadi peningkatan dimensi pengetahuan prosedural, terutama untuk topik-topik fisika yang terkait dengan percobaan.

This articles is intended to discuss the research results on the module of the self-learning (MPM) based on the radical conceptual change. Developing and validating the module has been supervised by two professors from Education Faculty, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia. The developed model of module are based on three module theories, namely Donnelly, Mager, and Moon. The content and form of the developed module was validated by physicists and the education physicists from Syiah Kuala University, Indonesia. The pilot test for the readable level and the effectiveness of the developed module contents were conducted on university students. The results shows that 83% of the experts stated that the developed module contents are in a good agreement with the curriculum and the description of quantum physics course. The results of descriptive analysis figure out that about 91% of the students understand the developed module contents and 81% of the experimental group students underwent change in theirs perception on quantum concepts. While inference analysis exhibit that there is significant difference in the test results between the control group and the experimental group students (t = 6.219; p = 0.05). Abstrak: Artikel ini membahas hasil penelitian pengembangan modul pembelajaran mandiri (MPM) yang didasarkan pada perubahan konsep secara radikal (the radical conceptual change). Pengembangan dan validitasi modul dibimbing oleh dua professor dari fakultas pendidikan, Universitas Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Model modul yang dikembangkan didasarkan pada teori yang dikemukakan oleh Donnelly, Mager, dan Moon. Isi dan bentuk modul yang telah dikembangkan divaliditasikan oleh pakar fisika dan pakar pendidikan fisika dari Universitas Syiah Kuala. Ujicoba tingkat keterbacaan dan keefektifan isi modul dilakukan pada mahasiswa program studi fisika dan pendidikan fisika, Universitas Syiah Kuala. Hasil validitasi menunjukkan bahwa 83% pakar mengatakan isi modul sudah sesuai dengan kurikulum dan deskripsi mata kuliah Fisika Kuantum. Hasil analisis secara deskriptif menunjukkan 91% mahasiswa memahami isi modul dan sekitar 81% mahasiswa kelompok eksperimen mengalami perubahan persepsi tentang konsep-konsep kuantum. Di samping itu, hasil analisis statistik inferensi menunjukkan adanya perbedaan hasil tes yang signifikan antara kelompok kontrol dan kelompok eksperimen (t = 6.219; p = 0.05). Kata kunci: modul pembelajaran mandiri, perubahan konseptual radikal Miskonsepsi merupakan satu permasalahan atau gap yang sangat menghambat dalam pelaksanaan proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Dalam bidang sains, studi miskonsepsi, telah dilakukan sejak tahun 80-an. Berbagai istilah telah digunakan oleh pakar terkait dengan pengertian miskonsepsi, di antaranya disebut dengan "pemahaman konsep awal" (preconceived notions), "kenyakinan tidak saintifik" (nonscientific beliefs), "salah pemahaman konseptual" (conceptual misunderstandings), "salah konsep bahasa daerah",

ABSTRAK Kajian berkaitan dettgcm salah konsep pelajar tlalam kursus fzik kuanturn iarang, dilaku.kan, kerctna tidak ramai peLct.iar ,ya.ng terl.ibgt clalctn kursus berkenaan. Kajian ini dijatankan bag,i menbantu mengenal pasti salalt konsep pelaiar pada talrup awal. Kajian ini bertujtnn untukmembina ujiandiagnostikvang boLeh nrcndiagrtosis salah konsep pelajar sains dan ntenggunakan rlapatan kajian bag,i ntembaiki kaedah Peng,cLjttrttn dan Pembelaiaran kttrsus Jizik ku(lntutn. Uiian Diagnostik Fizik kuctntutn (UDFK) anekt pilihan. lang nl.erakgkunti konsep cahalta, ntodel cttrttrt, sifat keduaan g,elomhctng-zarah, Jungsi gelomhang tlan graf tenaga keupayaatt kuanttun, clilakukan kepada 2()0 pelaiar universiti. Kaiian ntenuniukkan bahawa ramai peLaiar nenggunakan konsep klasik untuk ntenjeLttskan Jenontena kuantrtm. Sebag,ai contoh pe.lttia.r ntenjeLaskal bahawa cahal:a adafuth gelontbttrtg, elelctron odalah zgrah, dcrt struktu.r tlton seldri deng,a,n sistem suria. Bagi mengata.si nwsalah ini, dicadangkan agar pensyarah mengarnbil rnasa lebih wttuk ntenieLaskan takriJan asas dan kcte tlct h p e n g g u t1 (t cut a nttl o g i d n la m p e n g ai a r a. n Ji zi k. ktt an I u m. Kata kttttci: Cahal,a; keduaan gelom.bang-zarah: nodel atom: ujian diag,nostik; soLah konsep ARSTRACT A stuc|1, rsn stuclents' ttrisconceptions on quantunx physics is rarel .v being done, becatrse tl'Le target cutdience is quite small. It i.s intportant to u.nderstand quantun phl,sics concepts correctly-especiallv for science stLrdents. This study was under taken t9 help srLtclents identily Iheir n'tiscortceptions at the early stage.The oim oJthis studt'is to develop a diagnoslic tcst which can access the studeilts'ntisconce.ptions, and use the fndirtgs Jbr the benefts of quanttrm ph-vsics courses. A rnultiple-c:hoice QuantLutt Physics Dittgttostic ls5t 1QPD\'), that itrt'olves concepts of Light, atomic ntodeL. particle-v'ave clultLism, wat,e function, and potential energ .v, v,cts odmirtistered to 200 unit'ersity students. T'lte resLrlts shows that rnanv stuclents use the cktssical concepts to describe the qucmtunt phenonenrsn. For example students describe light only as d. wa.t,e, att electron on.ly as a particle, ttnd that the atomic structure is paralleL to the solar system. To ortercome the,se problents. it is sug,gestecl that lecturers spend rtore tirne in e.rplaining. the basic definitiorts and using analogies in q u d t tt uttt Trh.v,slcs t t'tr t' I t i rt g. Kelw,oycht Atontic mode[; diagnostic test: light: misconceptit.ttt: p(trticLe-u)ave dualism PENGENAI,AN Kajian berkertiran dengan strlah konsep, sama ada dalam bidang sains atau bidang sosial lainnl,a teleth pun bermula pada arval tahun 80-iin lagi. Pelbagai istilah telah digrrna pakai oleh pakar pendidikan berkenaan dengan salah konsep, di antaranya dikenali sebagai "'lahaman konsep awal", "keyakinan tidak saintifi k", "salalr pemahantan konseptual", "salzrh konsep bahasa daerah", dan "salah konsep berasaskan fakta" (Corrrmittee on []ndergraduate Science Education 1997; Marshall 2003). Salah konsep ini lazimnya berasaskan kepada pengalarnarn harian, sarna ada persekitarirn sckoltth atriu pun di luar sekolah. Semasa pelajar memasuki alam pcrsekolahan ia akan meneritna satu huraian sainti{ik yang tidak intuitil'tentang apa yang dilihatnya pada masa lalu (Corn m i ttee on [J ttdergradr,rate Science tsducation | 997). Data saintil'ik sentiasa berubah secara berterusan dari sernasa ke semasa. 'Iidak ada orutrg yang boleh tetap terhadap dapatan maklumat terkini, n.raknanl'a setiap orang akan terkesan dengan perubahan rnaklumat dari semasa ke semasa. Sebagai seorang guru atatl pensyarah. mereka sepatutnya menga.iarkan maklumat yang tepat dan lerkini. Namun semasa satu buku teks ditulis dan diterbitkan, sebahagian nraklumalnya telah uselng. Ketidakmampuan untuk tetap pada keadaan ter"kini meniadi punca kepacla berlakunya kesalahan maklumat. Ilukan setakat ter.iadi kesalahan maklumat, tetapi .iuga ter.jadi percanggahan maklumat, kerana adanya perbezaan pandangatr. Percanggahan rnaklumat akan tnenambah kebingungan dan boleh rnengarah ke penggabungan maklumat dalam bentuk kotrsep baru,vang menjadi pttnca

Physics courses in the Qur'an began to be taught in Physics Education Study Program FKIP Unsyiah since the first semester of 2010/2011. The main objective the implementation of the course is to shape the behavior and attitudes that students can appreciate that the physical processes as a form of events or natural phenomena can not be separated from the provision and control of Allah. Besides, through this course also expected FKIP student, as a teacher candidates in the future, be able to formulate and measure core competencies (KI1) in 2013. During the implementation of the course curriculum of the students seem to have done and a job well done, but there are also some phenomena in the completion of the task of the student is merely routine as on other subjects. To the goodness and perfection of the organization of the course in the future through this research will be studied in depth perception or attitude of the students towards the implementation of the subject. The research sample involved all the students who are taking courses in the Quran Physics at Physics Education Study Program, FKIP Unsyiah (40 people). Data collected through the survey technique using a questionnaire "Attitudes towards Physics in the Quran (SFQ)" adopted from the research Halim, A, et al (2015). The results of data analysis showed that the majority (85%) of students have positive attitude towards the implementation of this course, about 10% neutral and only 5% being negative (disagree) to browse the items asked of them. Based on the responses of students to the items contained in the instruments suggested SFQ caregiver similar subjects with this course that the technique of assignment in the form of writing and presenting papers should be the main indicator of the success of students attend this course

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya peningkatan keterampilan proses sains dan sikap ilmiah mahasiswa setelah diterapkannya model pembelajaran konstruktivisme pada konsep induksi elektromagnetik. Metode penelitian yang diterapkan adalah metode quasi eksperimen/eksperimen semu dengan desain one group pretest posttest design. Subjek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa yang telah lulus mata kuliah dan praktikum fisika dasar 2 tahun 2012/2013. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan pretest dan posttest untuk keterampilan proses sains dan sikap ilmiah, lembar observasi untuk mengamati keterlaksanaan pembelajaran. Pengolahan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan rumus g faktor (N_Gain) untuk kedua variabel tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan diperoleh rata-rata N_gain keterampilan proses sains 0.77 kategori tinggi. N_Gain tertinggi keterampilan proses sains pada indikator observasi yaitu sebesar 0.87 dan terendah pada indikator menarapkan konsep sebesar 0.68. rata-rata N_gain sikap ilmiah sebesar 0.57 kategori sedang. N_Gain tertinggi sikap ilmiah pada indikator Skeptis atau rasa ingin tahu yaitu sebesar 0.59 dan terendah pada indikator bersikap positif jika gagal sebesar 0.54. disimpulkan bahwa model konstruktivisme dengan menggunakan virtual laboratory dapat meningkatkan keterampilan proses sains dan sikap ilmiah mahasisw

The purpose of this study is to determine the pattern of depiction of atom concept from 24 students in LPTK UNSYIAH and 99 teachers of high schools (SMA). Pattern of understanding the concept of atoms referred to in this research is the respondents’ understanding about atomic forms presented with images and descriptions. Data were collected through paper-pencil test on the images of atoms and its explanation. Graphical data analysis using methods based on the respondents’ knowledge, education level, and specifically, the understanding of the pattern of classical atomic model, the pattern of modern atomic model, and the pattern of quantum atomic model. The results of data analysis showed that the teachers and LPTK students (prospective teachers) have the same understanding of the pattern of atomic form, but the images shown by the students and teachers were different when viewed from the context of the existing model of the atom. For example, approximately 50% of the atomic images provided by the teachers were in accordance with the planetary model, while the images shown by the students, about 71% according to the Bohr’s atom or shell models. In addition, both teachers and students still understood the shape and atomic models of different shapes and standard atomic models that have been developed by scientists. Implications of these results are expected when the teacher teaches the concept of atoms can explain in detail the difference between the real atoms with the atomic models, it is important to avoid misconceptions about the concept of atom

The Qur’an-based physics education means every topic in physics associated with the Qur'an. In 2010, some activities have been carried out since the subjects of the Qur’an-Based Physics adjust into the syllabus of Physics Education Department. The reason for this course was added to the syllabus, including; (i) Experience as a lecturer, seeing the teaching of physics’ course is delivered separately with the concepts of Quran. Conversely, in the Qur'an there are 800 verses Qauliah that associated with Science (Physics). (ii) At this time, it emerges issues among students about silting up aqeedah. In Physics Education Department there are students who were involved into the case of silting aqeedah. (iii) To restore the students' understanding about science (physics) toward the origin of the Quran, and the As-Sunnah. The purpose of this course is to connect the student's understanding of physics concepts with the verses of the Qur'an. In practice there are several opportunities and challenges, among this chances; (i) Implementation of this course has the support of the study program managers and teaching staff, (ii) adequate reading materials available in the form of a text book or also material from cyberspace, (iii) Students have a response and high enthusiasm for implementation this course. While the challenge; (i) Lack of teacher knowledge, especially knowledge of the Arabic language and knowledge about interpretation of the Qur'an verses. (ii) Lack of students’ experience in tracing the verses of the Qur'anwhich were associated with Science (Physics). (iii) There is no standard reference how teaching techniques for this course in order to more efficiently and effectively. Based on the results of qualitative studies and literature review, in the future, that is expected can be developed formal syllabus with oriented to other department which has adequate experiences in application subjects based on the Qur'an

This study aims to determine the level of environmental awareness among high school students in Indonesia and Malaysia. Environmental awareness is one of indicators in science and technology culture and measured by using Instrument of Science and Technology Culture. The research method is survey, conducted towards high school students in Indonesia (Java and Sumatra) and Malaysia (semenanjung). The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics. This research results that Malaysian high school students have higher awareness level of human behavior that cause environmental problems (68 %), compared to Indonesian high school students (39 %). The similar result was also found that Indonesian high school students have low expectations toward the future of the environment (12%) while Malaysian high school students is more optimistic about environment future (38 %). It means that teachers and other stakeholders in education are strongly encouraged to give deep and holistic explanation on environmental problems to high school students.

This study will contribute in success of socialization roadmap the ASEAN Community 2015, especially the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community. The aim of this research are to investigate student's understanding on the roadmap of ASEAN Community and student’s response on the application of the ASEAN Economic Community treatment (AEC) in 2015 toward education system. The understanding of ASEAN Community roadmap seen from two sides, the student knowledge about the pillars of the ASEAN Community in 2015 and the student’s response toward job opportunity by implementation the pillars of AEC 2015. The sample that used in this qualitative study was undergraduate physics education students (n=32) and post graduate science education students (n=12) in Syiah Kuala University. The results showed that 51% of undergraduate and post graduate students have well understanding about the pillars of the ASEAN Community, then 49 % students are still lacking comprehend and no idea about the pillars of the ASEAN Community. According to roadmap of ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, the result shows 53% of students do not know the content of the programs in this pillar. The implications of the study need to be applied into education system link and match through learning model that can improve the ability in thinking critically and creatively as well as students need to train to be problem solvers, not to be problem makers.

Knowledge of the contribution of each indicator against SGS is very important to be known by science education researchers, because it will be affected in the selection KGS indicators that will be used in science education. Through this research we want to know the contribution of each indicator in learning physics concepts, through the analysis of the relationship between the level indicator and also with a total contribution of all the indicators KGS. After selecting a random sample through grade (random sampling), obtained grade used in the study are a class XI student IPA.1 the number 24 (as an experimental class) and class XI IPA.2 totaling 24 students (as grade control). Data collection instruments using a multiple-choice test as many as 21 items, with 4 subconcepts static fluid field. Data analysis using Microsoft Excell 2010 to determine the correlation between the indicator and also with the total score for all indicators. The result showed that indirect observation of the indicators has the largest contribution and consistent framework has the smallest contribution to the improvement of SGS. Based on the results of this study suggested that in every measurement generic science skills, always have included three main indicators, namely direct observation, indirect observation, and inference logic.

Abstract: The purpose of the study to determine the impact of the use of the approach of Science Technology Society (STM ) on the life skills of high school students in the city of Banda Aceh . Cognitive domains were used as an indicator to measure life skills are psychomotor (self-awareness , rational thinking , and communication) on the topic of Hooke's Law . This study uses action research method (PTK) and retrieval of data using questionnaires the Life Skill of Hooke's Law Concept (LSHLC) is a questionnaire developed by the researcher and a questionnaire to access teacher and student activities. The results of the descriptive analysis showed an increase in the average high school student's life skills with good category (88.9%) and distributed in the aspect of self-awareness enough category (61.5%), aspects of thinking rationally enough category (61.5%), and aspects of communication skills sufficient category (65.4%). This occurs was caused by; (i) At time of the implementation of learning the teacher actively to observe and guide students at every stage of learning, (ii) At time of the implementation of learning students actively discussion of the results with a group of friends. Inference from the results of this study recommended that the high school teachers for the implementation of learning focused on improving the students' level of self-awareness, mainly related to the student to seek additional material and recurrence of material that has been studied.

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The results of previous studies show that students of Physics Education (S1 and S2), FKIP Syiah Kuala University more than 50% do not understand the programs and roadmap of Pilar ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community as a part of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The inference of those results to the implementation of learning physics and science education system needs to be implemented through a link and match learning model that can improve the ability to think critically and creatively, and students need to be trained to be problem solvers, not the problem makers.Based on these problems, through this research has been applied physics learning by using Problem Solving strategies on 25 students of Master of Physical Education and Science. At the end of the implementation study measured the ability of students to apply problem-solving strategies in accordance with Answer Sections of Problem Solving adopted from previous research. The results showed that the majority of students (78%) are able to implement the stage I (Focus on Problem) with a complete, almost all respondents (91%) was only able to implement the stage II (Describe the Physics) of about 40%, almost all respondents (91% ) can apply for the stage III (Plan The Solution) approximately 80% of all respondents have been able to implement the stage IV (Excute the Plan) perfectly, and all respondents have been able to apply the stage V (Evaluate the Answer) completely. It is expected that all staff of teaching Science materials (Physics), they are recommended strongly to implement Problem Solving as an alternative strategy for preparing students to face global competition in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

Persaingan global dalam Masyarakat Ekonomi ASEAN (MEA) dan juga dalam lingkup Internasional semakin ketat. Para pencari kerja, disamping memiliki ketrampilan yang dapat diandalkan, tetapi juga harus dapat menguasai teknologi. Oleh karena itu, dunia pendidikan sebagai salah satu komponen pemerintahan perlu dan wajib menyiapkan sumber daya manusia (SDM) yang memiliki kemampuan untuk berpikir kritis, kreatif, inovatif serta dapat menguasai teknologi. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut dalam penelitian ini digunakan media Phet (Physics Education Tekhnology) sebagai satu bentuk kegiatan praktikum dalam laboratorium virtual. Tujuan utama penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan aktivitas siswa. Penelitian menggunakan metode eksperimen semu (quasi-experiment) dengan desain randomized pretest-posttest group. Kelas XI MIA4 menjadi kelas eksperimen I dan kelas XI MIA3 menjadi kelas eksperimen II, masing-masing sebanyak 30 peserta didik. Pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan lembar observasi aktivitas belajar peserta didik. Peningkatan aktivitas belajar peserta didik pada kelas eksperimen I pada pertemuan awal sebesar 88,61%, meningkat menjadi 96,11% pada pertemuan kedua. Sedangkan kelas eksperimen II pada pertemuan awal sebesar 83,06% meningkat menjadi 89,15% pada pertemuan kedua, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa aktivitas belajar peserta didik pada konsep kelarutan dan hasil kali kelarutan dengan pembelajaran virtual lab simulasi PhET lebih tinggi daripada pembelajaran dengan metode eksperimen manual. Inferensi dari hasil penelitian ini, diharapkan kepada staf pengajar (guru) perlu memikirkan metode pembelajaran yang melibatkan siswa dengan tetap memanfaatkan media tehnologi yang ada

Dalam rangka menghadapi persaingan global (Global Competition), baik ditingkat ASEAN ataupun ditingkat Internasional, siswa SMA sebagai generasi penerus pembangunan bangsa perlu disiapkan metal, fisik, pengetahuan yang memadai. Teori, prinsip dan konsep dalam ilmu fisika yang diperoleh siswa di bangku sekolah harus bersifat “membumi”, artinya produk sains tersebut harus mampu diterapkan dalam kehidupannya sehari-hari. Oleh karena itu, siswa perlu diajarkan dan ditingkatkan ketrampilan hidup (life skill) melalui pendekatan Sains Teknologi Masyarakat (STM). Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 26 siswa kelas XI-IA2 SMA Negeri 7 Banda Aceh. Pelaksanaan penelitian menggunakan pendekatan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK), pengumpulan data kemampuan life skill menggunakan lembar observasi dan angket dengan meggunakan skala Likert 4 titik, serta analisis data menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Hasil analisis data Lembar Observasi (LO) menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan life skill siswa mengalami peningkatan dari rata-rata 2.45 (Cukup) pada siklus I menjadi rata-rata 3.44 (Baik) pada siklus II. Sedangkan hasil analisis data Angket Life Skill menunjukkan bahwa sekitar 62.8% siswa sering melakukan kegiatan yang terkait dengan aspek Kesadaran Diri, sekitar 64.19% siswa sering melakukan kegiatan yang terkait dengan aspek Berpikir Rasional, dan sekitar 64.91% siswa sering melakukan kegiatan yang terkait dengan aspek Komunikasi. Secara umum dapat dikatakan bahwa sekitar 63.91% siswa sudah wujud aktivitas yang terkait dengan Ketrampilan Hidup (Life Skill) setelah diterapkan kegiatan pembelajaran fisika dengan pendekatan Sains Teknologi Masyarakat (STM). Implikasi dari hasil penelitian ini diharapkan guru dan pihak lainnya yang punya wewenang untuk menyusun silabus dan RPP agar memasukkan pendekatan STM sebagai salah satu model atau metode dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran fisika.