Science Misconceptions on Earth Layer Concepts among Junior High Students

Kesalahpahaman Ilmiah tentang Konsep Lapisan Bumi di Kalangan Siswa SMP

Authors

  • M. Rizal Setia Wijaya Program Studi Pendidikan IPA, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo
  • Noly Shofiyah Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21070/jims.v7i1.1640

Keywords:

Misconceptions, Junior High School, Science Education, Earth Layer, Diagnostic Test

Abstract

General background: Education consistently requires students not only to master content but also to comprehend interrelated concepts, making misconceptions common in science learning. Specific background: In junior high schools, especially in the context of natural science learning, complex topics such as Earth layers often generate misunderstandings that affect further conceptual development. Knowledge gap: While misconceptions in science have been widely recognized, limited empirical studies explore how these misconceptions manifest in Muhammadiyah school settings. Aims: This study investigates the types and prevalence of misconceptions among Grade VII students at SMP Muhammadiyah 9 related to Earth layer material. Results: Using a survey approach with the Three-Tier Multiple Choice Diagnostic Test, findings revealed misconceptions across all subchapters. Male students showed the highest misconception rate (65.9%) in identifying elements of the atmosphere, while female students reached the highest rate (74.2%) in understanding temperature in the mesosphere and the ozone layer. Novelty: This study provides specific evidence of gender-based misconception patterns within a Muhammadiyah boarding school, offering new insights into science education challenges in faith-based institutions. Implications: Results underscore the need for diagnostic-based instructional interventions to address misconceptions and improve conceptual accuracy in science education.
Highlights:

  • Misconceptions persist across all Earth layer subchapters.

  • Gender patterns show different misconception dominance.

  • Findings suggest targeted interventions for science learning.

Keywords: Misconceptions, Junior High School, Science Education, Earth Layer, Diagnostic Test

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Published

2025-02-12

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Wijaya , M. R. S., & Shofiyah, N. (2025). Science Misconceptions on Earth Layer Concepts among Junior High Students: Kesalahpahaman Ilmiah tentang Konsep Lapisan Bumi di Kalangan Siswa SMP. Journal of Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies, 7(1), 10.21070/jims.v7i1.1640. https://doi.org/10.21070/jims.v7i1.1640

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): February

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Study Of Muhammadiyah Studies

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