Reducing Alternative Conception of Action-Reaction Forces: The Impact of E-Rebuttal Texts After Learning and Over Time

Nuzulira Janeusse Fratiwi, Andi Suhandi, Nurdini Nurdini, Selly Feranie, Suharto Linuwih, Achmad Samsudin, Nur Endah Susilowati

Abstract


The goal of this study was to reduce students' alternative conceptions (misconceptions) of action-reaction forces through the use of e-rebuttal texts. A mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods, was employed. The participants included 31 tenth-grade students (15 boys and 16 girls, aged 15-16 years) from a public high school in Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia. The instrument utilized was a four-tier test consisting of 9 questions related to action-reaction forces: 3 verbal questions for the pre-test, 3 mathematical questions for the post-test (administered after learning), and 3 pictorial questions for the delayed post-test (administered over time). Data were analyzed based on categories of conception and correction of conceptions. The results indicated positive changes from the pre-test to the post-test, which remained consistent in the delayed post-test. The most significant rate of correction in students' conceptions from the pre-test to the post-test was observed in the Acceptable Change (ACh) category, while the highest percentage of changes from the post-test to the delayed post-test occurred in the No Change (NCh) category. It was concluded that e-rebuttal texts effectively reduce students' alternative conceptions (misconceptions) of action-reaction forces both immediately after learning and over time. Future researchers may consider utilizing learning models or strategies that involve group discussions to further facilitate the learning process.

Keywords


Action-reaction forces; E-rebuttal texts; Misconception

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