The Influence Of Reality Based Learning Toward Biology Learning Achievement Of X Graders Of SMA Negeri 5 Surakarta In The Academic Year Of 2012/2013

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to know the influence of Reality Based Learning approach toward biology learning achievement of X graders of SMA Negeri 5 Surakarta in the academic year of 2012/2013.

This study was a quasi experimental research. The research design was used post-test only with nonequivalent control group design with the experiment group applying Reality Based Learning aprroach in experimental group and classical course, question-answer  and exsperiment method in control group. The population of research was all X graders of SMA Negeri 5 Surakarta in the academic year of of 2012/2013. The sampling technique used cluster sampling.  The sample of this research consisted of X-5 grader as experiment group and X-6 grader as control group with 30 students for each class. Techniques of collecting data for learning achievement were test and non-test methods. The test method included an objective multiple choice test and esay. The non-test method included documentation, observation and questionnaire. The research hypothesis used t test.

This research concluded that the application of Reality Based Learning approach affected significantly the biology learning achievement of X graders of SMA Negeri 5 Surakarta in cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.

Key Words: Reality Based Learning, Biology Learning Achievement.