Identification misconceptions using Movement and Circulatory System Diagnostic Test (MCSD-Test) in XI class SMA/MA in East Java

Abstract

Abstract Movement and circulatory system discusses biological phenomena that occur in the body. Both materials are classified as abstract because they cannot be observed directly. Abstract material will apply to students. Difficulty understanding concepts can lead to misconceptions. Misconceptions can hinder students from constructing scientific concepts so that they can hinder the learning process. This is what makes misconception messages important. This study used a diagnostic test for the movement and circulatory systems to identify misconceptions. Each question on this test consists of three levels. One of the three-tier instruments can differentiate between students who lack knowledge and those experiencing misconceptions. This research was conducted in 4 regions in East Java Province, namely Lamongan Regency, Kediri Regency, Trenggalek Regency and Malang City. The research sample was 669 class XI students who were taken from 12 schools in 4 regions. The results showed that students who experienced misconceptions on the material of the movement system were 17,05% and the circulatory system was 31,38%. Factors are causing student misconceptions, especially because the teaching materials used by students have misconceptions. Suggestions for further research are (a) to examine misconceptions on other biological materials (b) to further analyze the causes of misconceptions, and (c) to identify misconceptions of the Biology teacher.