The Influence of the Virtual Laboratory Media Problem-based Learning Model on the Creative Thinking Ability of Middle School Students

Abstract

This research aims to determine the effect of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model using virtual laboratory media on students' creative thinking abilities on harmonious vibration material at SMPN 17 Jambi City. The method used in this research is experimental research using a Quasi-Experimental form with a Non-Equivalent Control Group Design research design. In this study, there were two sample classes: class VIII C as the experimental class and class VIII B as the control class. The instruments in this research used essay tests, observation sheets on teacher and student activities in implementing the model, and observation sheets on creative thinking abilities with data analysis techniques, including normality tests and nonparametric tests, namely the Wilcoxon Signed Test and Mann Whitney. The research results show that the Sig. in the nonparametric test is 0.000. Sig. 0.001< 0.05. Based on the research results, the Problem-based Learning (PBL) model, which uses virtual laboratories, significantly affects students' creative thinking abilities. So the use of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model using the Virtual Laboratory significantly influences students' creative thinking abilities in harmonious vibration material in class VIII SMPN 17 Jambi City.