A preliminary study: How is extent the fourth-grade students understanding of the magnetic force?
A R Ningsih1*, R N Afifah3, Qonita3, Y Gumala1, H Handayani1,3, A Suhandi1,2, E Syaodih1,3, B Maftuh1, N Hermita4 and A Samsudin2

1Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Dasar, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229 Bandung 40154, Indonesia
2Departemen Pendidikan Fisika, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229 Bandung 40154, Indonesia
3Departemen Pendidikan Guru Anak Usia Dini, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229 Bandung 40154, Indonesia
4Prodi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Universitas Riau, Jl. HR. Subrantas Km 12,5 Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract. This study purposes to identify about elementary level understanding of the magnetic force over experiential learning. The indicator of understanding aspect used purposes to extent students understanding of the elementary school. The indicator that used in this study is a Bloom indicator. A descriptive-qualitative design has previously been pretentious to accumulate data from fourth grade elementary students in one of Bandung Regency (27 participants: 9-10 years old). The instrument which is operated designed multiple choices with interview process. The significance shows that every aspect of understanding such as: modelling, classifying, comparing, explaining, and estimating students have dissimilar results. The students understanding mostly lies in the indicators of the aspects of understanding the exemplifying part. Toward entirety up, students understanding of elementary school is stumpy and necessities to be enhanced.

Keywords: fourth-grade elementary school, students understanding, and magnetic force

Topic: Physics Education