THE EFFECT OF THE INQUIRY MODEL ON SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS (KPS) AT SMAN 1 DARUL IMARAH

Abstract

Science process skills are an important aspect that students must possess to support their ability to use scientific methods in developing science. This study aims to determine the effect of the inquiry learning model on the science process skills of grade XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Darul Imarah Aceh Besar. The study used a quasi-experimental method with a quantitative approach, involving one class as a research sample consisting of 34 students. The research instruments consisted of a pretest, posttest, and student response questionnaire. The data were analyzed using normality tests, reliability tests, and t-tests. The results showed that the inquiry learning model had a significant effect on students' science process skills, as indicated by a t-value of 24.73, which was greater than the t-table value of 1.693 at a certain significance level with a degree of freedom of 32. In addition, student responses to the application of the inquiry model were also positive, with an overall average score of 67.10, which falls into the agree category. The conclusion of this study is that the inquiry learning model is effective in improving science process skills and has received positive acceptance from students, so it can be used as an alternative learning strategy to support learning outcomes in schools.