Students' Ability in Analysis and Interpretation of Data from Physics Investigation About Motion Kinematics

Abstract

Skills to analyze and interpret data from physics investigations are an essential aspect of learning physics. This research was conducted in four senior high schools in Jember district, East Java province, Indonesia. The selection of these schools is based on school accreditation and the standard of the teacher's physics learning process. The accreditation levels of the four schools have been accredited in the excellent category. Data analysis and interpretation is the process of solving the data that has been collected in the investigation activity and then synthesizing it into new knowledge. Students who have these skills will think analytically about hypothesizing activities, synthesizing, finding patterns, and connecting findings with problems. Teachers must know these skills to consider appropriate learning strategies so that student learning activities lead to these abilities. This study aimed to identify the power of high school students to analyze and interpret physics inquiry data on the topic of motion kinematics. The research data were obtained using a multiple-choice written test. The results showed that the students' ability to analyze and interpret the data was still unsatisfactory. Students must be involved in many investigative activities, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting data to formulate conclusions. Investigation-based physics learning activities are an alternative to develop these skill