Analysis of Learning Difficulties of Students Class XI in Chemistry Subjects
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https://doi.org/10.22487/j24775185.2023.v12.i4.pp210-215Keywords:
Learning difficulties, chemistry subjects, high school studentsAbstract
This study aimed to determine (1) the internal factors that cause learning difficulties in chemistry subjects for students of class XI MIA SMA Negeri 1 Tinombo Selatan, including attitudes towards learning, motivation, interest, and health; (2) the external factors that cause learning difficulties for class XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Tinombo Selatan include family, school, and community environment. This research was descriptive. The research subjects were 92 students. The collection technique used a questionnaire on the factors of learning difficulties. The data analysis technique used was descriptive with a percentage. The results showed that (1) the internal factors that caused learning difficulties were as follows: the attitude indicator towards learning was 16.44 %, the motivation indicator was 13.45 %, the interest indicator was 18.26 %, and the health indicator was 18.88 %. (2) External factors that cause learning difficulties are the family indicator was 23.23 %, the school indicator was 87.77 %, while the community indicator was 25.16 %.
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