Predict Observe Explain (POE) strategy toward mental model of primary students

Abstract

A mental model is an inaccurate and complete storage of basic or incomplete knowledge that arises from previous experience and can then develop if one can increase knowledge through the process of cognition. A person’s mental model can be changed or modified through the learning process. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to test Predict Observe Explain (POE) strategy to change the mental model of fifth grade in material of light. This research used quantitative research method with quasi experimental design.Population in this research were fifth grade of Jayagiri village, LembangSubdistrict. The sample of this research was class V students in one of the elementary schools of Lembang sub-district. The sampling technique was done purposively. Data collection techniques in this study were objective tests. Meanwhile, the instrument used was a two tier test that has been empirically validated. The data in the study was analyzed with descriptive and inference statistic. Result in this research shows that Predict Observe Explain (POE) strategy has effect on the change of mental model of primary students.