IDENTIFIKASI MISKONSEPSI MENGGUNAKAN TES DIAGNOSTIK THREE-TIER PADA HUKUM NEWTON DAN PENERAPANNYA

Abstract

This research aims to identify misconceptions that occur in Newton's law and its application based on diagnostic test results of students of class X SMAN 6 Tangerang Selatan and show sub concepts that experienced the highest misconceptions and low. The research was conducted in October 2015 - January 2016. The research method used is descriptive-quantitative. This study was conducted in two stages: stage manufacture of instruments held in SMAN 6 and 4 Tangerang Selatan and the implementation phase of the research conducted at SMAN 6 Tangerang Selatan. The instrument used is a three-tier diagnostic test. Results obtained 20 questions about the making of a valid with validity 0.64 and reliability 0.78. Results of the discussion showed misconception that occurred at 32.50% with a false positive at 20.97% and false negative amounting to 11.67% and misconceptions highest in subconcepts legal principles III Newton with a percentage of 56.92% and the lowest in the subconcepts variety of force with a percentage of 24.08%.