The Influence of the Inquiry Model in the Practicum of Food Quality Evaluation Course on Student Learning Outcomes at SMK SMTI Makassar

Abstract

This research is experimental research using a quasi-experimental design, which aims to determine student learning outcomes with the application of the inquiry model in practicum course for evaluation of food quality in class XI PMP SMK SMTI Makassar. The application of the inquiry model is the independent variable of the research, while student learning outcomes are the dependent variable. This study involved 113 students of class XI PMP SMK SMTI Makassar as a population and 24 students as a sample, with details of 12 students from the control class and 12 students from the experimental class. Data collection was carried out based on tests and forms of teacher and student observation. Data was analyzed with the t test. From the research results obtained data for the experimental class using the inquiry model has an average pretest of 61,67 and posttest of 87.08. Meanwhile, the students' average score for the control class pretest was 55.00 and for the post-test was 82.50. The experimental class experienced an increase in the value of student learning outcomes which was greater than the control class. The N-gain value for the experimental class was 66.88%, higher than the control class's N-gain value (61.28%). It can be concluded that the inquiry model is a more effective learning model compared to the conventional model.