Is Science Boring? Self-Efficacy and Science Understanding of PGSD Students

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Edy Mawardi , Wahyu Kurniawati , Ikhlasul Ardi Nugroho , Supartinah

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10.29303/jppipa.v11i6.11162

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2025-06-25

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Vol. 11 No. 6 (2025): June

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Conceptual understanding of science, Pearson correlation, Perception, Self-efficacy

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Mawardi, E., Kurniawati, W., Nugroho, I. A., & Supartinah. (2025). Is Science Boring? Self-Efficacy and Science Understanding of PGSD Students. Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA, 11(6), 16–22. https://doi.org/10.29303/jppipa.v11i6.11162
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Abstract

This study aims to examine the correlation between PGSD students' perception (X) of self-efficacy (Y1) and understanding of science (Y2). The problem with this study arises because it is not clear whether students' perception of science learning has an effect on their self-efficacy and conceptual understanding, even though their average comprehension score is quite good (Mean = 71.19). This study uses a correlational quantitative approach involving 21 PGSD UPY students. Perceptions were measured using a questionnaire that had been tested for reliability (α = 0.712), Self-efficacy is measured with its own instruments (α = 0.740), meanwhile, scientific understanding is measured through tests validated through the validity of the content by experts. Data normality test (Shapiro-Wilk, p > 0.05) indicates the data is normally distributed, so Pearson correlation analysis is used. The results showed a significant positive correlation between perception and self-efficacy (r = 0.827; p < 0.01), however, no significant relationship was found between perception and understanding of science (0.297), and between self-efficacy and understanding of science (0.220). These findings indicate that students' positive perceptions are related to self-efficacy, but do not directly affect the conceptual understanding of science.

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Author Biographies

Edy Mawardi, Yogyakarta State University

Wahyu Kurniawati, PGRI University of Yogyakarta

Ikhlasul Ardi Nugroho, Yogyakarta State University

Supartinah, Yogyakarta State University

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