Prior Knowledge Mapping on Natural Science

Abstract

This study aims to map the Prior Knowledge that is owned by prospective students of Natural Sciences Teacher Training Faculty Unsri. The sample in this study were prospective science teachers who are students from the Chemistry Education Study Program Unsri FKIP (n = 71). The instrument used in this study was a multiple choice question in the form of a three-tier test. Questions are developed based on learning objectives and the results of previous research studies on similar topics. The results of this study indicate that there is a tendency for FKIP Unsri IPA prospective students to still have misconceptions and high lack of knowledge. Questions that show a high misconception are found in the topic of menstruation and pregnancy. A high percentage of lack of knowledge is shown in the topic of gametogenesis. While the highest understanding of concept can be seen in the topic of the reproductive organs. The findings of this study can be used as an illustration to determine the steps for planning learning activities so that they can help minimize misconceptions that occur after the learning process takes place.