The Influence of Augmented Reality on Students' Understanding in Science Learning Through 3P Model

Abstract

This research aims to 1) describe students' understanding with the application of conventional media; 2) describe students' understanding with the application of augmented reality media; and 3) compare the differences in student understanding between the use of conventional and augmented reality media. This quasi-experimental research employs a quantitative approach, involving two groups: an experimental group and a control group. The study examines two variables: the independent variable is the application of augmented reality through the 3P model, and the dependent variable is student understanding. The research was conducted at Jepanpakis Elementary Schools 1 and 3, with a sample of 39 students selected through random sampling. Data collection techniques included tests and documentation. The results indicated an improvement in learning outcomes, as measured by student understanding, in the experimental group using augmented reality media, with an increase of 2.89%. Before the treatment, the average student score in the experimental group was 54.67, which increased to 84.38 after the post-test. In the control group using conventional media, the average pre-test score was 54.67, which increased to 69.33 in the post-test. The gain score test results showed a high category increase of 0.70 in the experimental group, compared to a low category increase of 0.32 in the control group. The conclusion of this research is that there is a significant difference in student understanding between the use of augmented reality media and conventional media.