Identification of Students' Misconceptions on Animal Life Cycle Using a Three-Tier Diagnostic Test at Fourth-Grade Students at SDN Sentul 3

Zulaeka Setya Luky; M Anas Thohir

doi:10.17509/didaktika.v6i1.17

Authors

Zulaeka Setya Luky Universitas Negeri Malang Author
M Anas Thohir Universitas Negeri Malang Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17509/didaktika.v6i1.17

Keywords:

Animal Life Cycle, Misconceptions, Science Learning, Three-Tier Test

Abstract

Detecting misconceptions due to concise Merdeka Curriculum textbooks is vital as they risk hindering elementary students' science conceptual mastery. This study aims to identify the misconceptions of fourth-grade students at SDN Sentul 3 about the life cycle of animals using a Three-Tier Test based on Certainty of Response Index (CRI). This research method is a descriptive qualitative study using purposive sampling, with 23 students as the sample. The multiple-choice test with CRI consisted of 13 questions covering the sub-concepts of perfect metamorphosis, imperfect metamorphosis, animals that do not metamorphose, life cycle stages, and differences in animal metamorphosis. The results showed that 65.9% of students had misconceptions, 21.7% understood the concept, and 11.7% did not. The highest misconception was found in the sub-concept of imperfect metamorphosis, with a 72.5% rate. The main causes of misconceptions are limitations in direct observation, limited understanding of concepts, and inadequate textbooks that fail to explain the material. This study suggests that teachers use more interactive and innovative learning media so that students can better understand the concepts correctly and can overcome misconceptions in science materials. This study provides a basis for developing more engaging and interactive educational materials. It offers guidance for improving the curriculum to place greater emphasis on conceptual understanding and the use of diagnostic assessments.

Author Biographies

Zulaeka Setya Luky, Universitas Negeri Malang

https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2374-2064
M Anas Thohir, Universitas Negeri Malang

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4865-253X

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