Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa pada Materi Ekosistem dan Pelestarian Sumber Daya Hayati dengan Metode Inquiri di Kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Kuripan Kecamatan Kuripan

Abstract

This research was conducted in two cycles according to the stages of action research, namely: planning, implementing actions, observing, and reflecting. This research was conducted from March to May 2017, at SMP Negeri 1 Kuripan. The subjects in this study were seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Kuripan in the 2017/2018 academic year with a total of 17 students, consisting of 10 male students and 7 female students. In this study, the data collection techniques used were learning outcomes tests, observations, and questionnaires. Analysis of the data using the inquiry method which refers to the criteria for the level of student learning success, while the analysis of the results of the questionnaire refers to the scale of interpretation of student perceptions.

The results of the study indicate that the use of the inquiry method is more effective in improving student learning outcomes individually and classically on the concept of learning ecosystems and conserving biological resources. By using two learning cycles, the results of classical completeness in the first cycle of the first meeting were 47.64%% and in the second cycle of the second meeting the results increased to 95.29%. The average student learning achievement increased from 47.64 in the first cycle of meeting 1 to 95.29 in the second cycle of meeting 2. Students gave a positive response to contextual learning on ecosystem materials and conservation of biological resources. In this case, it shows that each cycle at each meeting has increased and is above the KKM (minimum completeness criteria) student learning outcomes using the inquiry method are declared successful and accepted.

Keywords: Ecosystem and Conservation of Biological Resources, Inquiry Method.