THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODEL ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT AT LIGHT TOPIC IN 8TH GRADE SMP NEGERI 1 TEBING TINGGI A.Y. 2012/2013.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The author is particularly grateful to The Almighty God-The King of The
Lord for love and blessing never ending, makes this research well done. Thesis
entitled "The Effect of Problem Based Learning Model on Student’s Achievement
at Light Topic in 8th Grade SMP Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi a.y 2012/2013", prepared
to obtain a Bachelor's degree Physical Education, Faculty of Mathematics and
Natural Science in State University of Medan.
The author says thanks a lot to Ma’am Dr. Derlina, M.Si as thesis
supervisor who has guided and given suggestions in finishing this thesis. Thanks
also to Mr. Prof. Drs. Motlan Sirait, M.Sc., Ph.D., Mr. Dr. Ridwan Abd. Sani,
M.Si., and Mr. Drs. Makmur Sirait, M.Si., for valued suggestions improving this
thesis. Thanks to Dear Mr. Alkahfi Maas Siregar, S.si, M,Si, as author’s
Academic Supervisor for advice, knowledge, caring and sharing for this time.
Thanks also for all lecturers and staff employee of Physics FMIPA State
University

of

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lecture. Appreciation is also presented to Headmaster and all teachers in SMP
Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi who have helped during this research. Mr. Drs. H. Adrul
and also to Great Physics teacher Mr. Anggiat Simanjuntak, S.Pd
The author is enormously grateful to Merly Manullang-my beloved
Mommy, Bernard Siahaan-my beloved Daddy and my lovely sister Izumi Berly
Martilova Siahaan and all family for love, support, advice and everything. Also

thank to all my sisters in KODRAT 140 (Kos Dodol Melarat) Lini Harefa,
Defriyanti Ziraluo, Helen Nababan, Fera Sianturi, Rina Rumbo, Yuli Pasaribu,
Kak Erika Sihombing, and Kak Tio Siburian S.Kep, Ners for support and
craziness. Thank to my classmates Gelombang Elektromagnetik ‘09 (Gerombolan
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Ika Ika Bakar, Inang Tio and specially for my best friends The Gembel (Gemar
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Belajar) Riris, Hanna, Evi and Andri for understanding, caring, support, and
togetherness in 4 years. Thank to calon eda Uli Sinaga for sharing everything and
all my brothers and sisters in Ikatan Keluarga Besar Kristen Fisika (IKBKF) and
all my friends in physics department for support and laughing. I also thank to
KAKANIA-Kak Ibeth, lisna, Nova, Pendi, and Kaleb for pray, sharing and
support to me.
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research will be useful in enriching the repertoire of knowledge.


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Avolen Berly Indah Siahaan

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THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MODEL ON
STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT AT LIGHT TOPIC IN 8th GRADE SMP
NEGERI 1 TEBING TINGGI A.Y 2012/2013

Avolen Berly Indah Siahaan (ID Num: 409322011)
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to know the effect of Problem Based
Learning Model on student’s achievement at Light topic in 8th grade SMP Negeri
1 Tebing Tinggi academic year 2012/2013.
This research is a quasi experiment. Population in this research are whole
students in class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi semester II AY 2012/2013
which totally 9 classes. By using cluster random sampling, sample selected from
the population as much two classes. One class is experiment class which be taught

by using PBL Model and another one is control class which be taught by using
Direct Instruction Model. The instrument was used to get data is a test which
contains of 10 questions and had been validated by some experts in Physics.
Based on the result of research obtained the mean pretest of experiment
class is 36.64 and the mean pretest of control class is 36.72. This shows that the
initial ability of the both of classes is homogenous. Then the both of classes were
given a different treatment, the experiment class used Problem Based Learning
Model and control class used Direct Instruction Model. After the learning had
finished, the both of classes were given posttest then the mean posttest of
experiment class is 82.68 and the mean posttest of control class is 49.62. The
result of test-t obtained that tcount = 7.67 and ttable = 1.70. because tcount > ttable, so
Ho rejected and Ha accepted. It can be concluded that there is an effect of
student’s achievement by using Problem Based Learning model with Direct
Instruction Model at Light topic in 8th grade SMP Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi.

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CONTENT
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Legitimation Sheet


i

Biography

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Abstract

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Acknowledgment

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Content

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List of Figure


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List of Table List

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List of Appendix

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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

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1.1. Background

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1.2. Identification Problem


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1.3. Limitation of Problem

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1.4. Formula of Problem

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1.5. Purpose of Research

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1.6. Significance of Research

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CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW


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2.1.

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Theoretical Framework

2.1.1. Definition of Learning

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2.1.2. Achievement

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2.2.

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Problem Based Learning Model

2.2.1. Definition of Model Learning

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2.2.2. Definition of Problem Based Learning

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2.2.3. Specific Characteristics of Problem based Learning

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2.2.4. Benefit of Problem Based Learning

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2.2.5. Syntax of Problem Based Learning Model


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2.2.6. Learning Environment and Management Assessment

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2.3.

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Subject Matter

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2.3.1. Definition of Light

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2.3.2. Reflection


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2.3.2.1 The Law of Reflection

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2.3.2.2 Regular and Diffused Reflection

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2.3.3. Optical Instrument

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2.4.

Conceptual frame

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2.5.

Hypothesis of Research

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CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD
3.1.

Location and Time of Research

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3.1.1.

Population and Sample of Research

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3.1.2.

Population of Research

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3.1.3.

Sample of Research

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3.2.

Variable of Research

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3.3.

Type and Design of Research

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3.3.1.

Type of Research

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3.3.2.

Design of Research

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3.4.

Research Procedure

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3.5.

Research Instrument

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3.5.1

Regulation of Instrument

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3.6.

Technique of Collecting Data

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3.6.1.

Beginning Phase

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3.6.2.

Phase Collecting Data

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3.7.

Techniques of Data Analysis

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3.7.1.

Calculating mean and standard deviation

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3.7.2.

Normality Test

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3.7.3.

Homogeneity Test Data

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3.7.4.

Test of Hypothesis

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3.7.4.1. Test of similarity mean pretest (test t both of side)

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3.7.4.2. Test of similarity mean posttest (test t of one side)

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CHAPTER IV RESULT OF RESEARCH AND DISCUSSION
4.1.

Result of Research

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4.1.1.

Description of Research Data

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4.1.1.1. Pretest Data of Experiment and Control Class

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4.1.2.

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Testing of Data Analysis

4.1.2.1 Normality Test of Pretest Data

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4.1.2.2 Pretest Data Homogeneity Test and Different
Test of Student’s Initial Ability

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4.1.2.3. Posttest Data of Experiment and Control Class

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4.1.2.4. Normality Test of Posttest Data

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4.1.2.5. Homogeneity Test of Posttest Data and Hypothesis Test

4.2.

of Research (t-test of two sides)

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Discussion

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CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
5.1.

Conclusion

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5.2.

Suggestion

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REFERENCES

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LIST OF TABLE
Table 2.1 : Syntax Problem Based Learning Model

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Table 3.1 : Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design

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Table 3.2 : Specific table of result study test in topic light

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Table 4.1.: Pretest data normality test of experiment and control class

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Table 4.2.: Summary of homogeneity test result of pretest data

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Table 4.3.: Summary of pretest t-test calculation

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Table 4.4.: Pretest data normality test of experiment and control class

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Table 4.5.: Summary of homogeneity test result of posttest data

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Table 4.6.: Summary of posttest t-test calculation

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CHAPTER V
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
5.1. Conclusion
Based on the research result, data analysis, and discussion so can be
concluded that :
1. The mean of student’s achievement at Light topic in 8th grade SMP Negeri
1 Tebing Tinggi academic year 2012/2013 by using Direct Instruction
Model is 49.62
2. The mean of student’s achievement at Light topic in 8th grade SMP Negeri
1 Tebing Tinggi academic year 2012/2013 by using Problem Based
Learning Model is 82.68
3. There is an effect of Problem Based Learning Model on student’s
achievement at Light Topic in 8th grade SMP Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi
academic year 2012/2013.
5.2. Suggestion
Based on the result and conclusion in this research, so the researcher gives
some suggestions as below:
1. For university student or aspirant teacher should more understand Problem
Based Learning Model as one of efforts to make student learn actively,
increase creativity and learning motivation, and increase student’s
achievement.
2. For university student or aspirant who wants to do the same research
should more understand clearly the problem which given to the students
and more mastering the steps in problem based learning model.
3. For the next researcher who wants to research Problem Based Learning
Model suggested to more pay attention the efficiency time in phase
“develop and present artifact and exhibit”, because in this phase there were
many students had questions for the displaying group.
4. Based on the guide for Problem Based Learning, suggested for the
researcher to select the sample who has standard is more than standard.

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