IMPLEMENTATION OF PHET LEARNING MEDIA IN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ACTIVITIES AND PHYSICS LEARNING OUTCOMES OF STUDENTS IN CLASS XI SMA 4 PEKANBARU

Abstract

The implementation of learning, especially Physics, is currently based on the results of observations still
experiencing several obstacles. The tendency of passive students and learning outcomes as part of students
still shows results that have not been maximal. Based on this fact, this classroom action research was carried
out to improve the learning process and physics learning outcomes of students in the fluid material in class
XI IPA1 SMA 4 Pekanbaru, using PHET (Physics Education Technology) media. The type of research
conducted is classroom action research consisting of 2 cycles, with the subject are students of class XI SMA
Negeri 4 Pekanbaru. Time for the implementation of odd semester 2018/2019 academic year. Data collection
techniques used observation sheet instruments for learning activities and fluid material test sheets for physics
learning outcomes. Data is analyzed descriptively in percentage representation. The results of the research
showed that the learning activities of students had increased from cycle I to cycle II. Furthermore, for
physics learning outcomes, students increase from the first cycle to cycle II, with the average results obtained
by the good category. Therefore, the application of PHET-based information technology simulation media in
physics learning can improve learning activeness and learning outcomes of class XI students of SMA 4
Pekanbaru.