Exploration of the Students’ Conceptions Profile on Chapter Gas Kinetic Theory through Four-Tier Diagnostic Test and Interview

Abstract

Abstract This study aimed at exploring the conception profile of grade eleventh on the kinetic theory of gas material through the four-tier diagnostic test and semi-structured interview. The discussion of conception in this study included Understand of the Concept (U), Partial Understanding (PU), Misconceptions (M), Not Understand the Concept (NU), and Un-Code (UC). Conception profiles were obtained after the second trial to 34 students of grade eleventh as a whole, which resulting the profile map of conceptions: The Understand the Concept (U) 22%, Partial Understanding (PU) 29%, Misconceptions (M) 31%, Not Understand the Concept (NU) 18% and Un-Code (UC) 0%. Meanwhile, the interviews process aimed at determining the suitability of students’ answers using the four-tier diagnostic test instrument with student answers.