The Development of Piezo Electric Alcohol Rocket Launcher (PEARL) as an Educational Tool: Promoting Chemistry Literacy

Adela Ivana Kasim; Bryan Alexander Lokasasmita; Jane Felicia Jonatan; Norbertus Krisnu Prabowo

doi:10.58445/rars.809

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Adela Ivana Kasim SPK SMAK PENABUR Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Indonesia
Bryan Alexander Lokasasmita SPK SMAK PENABUR Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Indonesia
Jane Felicia Jonatan SPK SMAK PENABUR Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Indonesia
Norbertus Krisnu Prabowo Universitas Negeri Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.809

Keywords:

Educational Tool, Chemistry Literacy, Literacy, PEARL, Thermochemistry, Research and Development

Abstract

Recent studies on educational tools have resulted in breakthroughs in students' interest and motivation. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the use of a developed educational tool (called P.E.A.R.L.) that enhances students' chemistry literacy. The research was conducted at SPK SMAK PENABUR KELAPA GADING, involving a total of 31 participants. A simple methodology was employed, constituting a quantitative study with a pretest and post-test structure. The test assessed participants' chemistry literacy, specifically focusing on their comprehension of thermochemistry concepts. It comprised four questions, evaluating both theoretical and analytical knowledge, referencing an article on the Beirut port explosion. Non-parametric tests were used for data analysis, revealing a significant increase in the average achievement of the students. This suggests a notable improvement in students' chemistry literacy, with a Wilcoxon Rank Test p-value < 0.001 at α=0.05. The rank biserial correlation value of 0.807 indicated a positive correlation in the data, falling within the 'large' effect size. The steps to build the Piezo Electric Alcohol Rocket Launcher (P.E.A.R.L.) were published on the Autodesk Instructables website.

Author Biographies

Adela Ivana Kasim, SPK SMAK PENABUR Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Indonesia

Adela Ivana Kasim is interested in STEM education and aspires to pursue a career in the field.

Bryan Alexander Lokasasmita, SPK SMAK PENABUR Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Indonesia

Bryan Alexander Lokasasmita wants to pursue a career as a researcher. He is interested in hypothesis testing using statistics.

Jane Felicia Jonatan, SPK SMAK PENABUR Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Indonesia

Jane Felicia Jonatan is passionate about Science and Engineering. She is a dedicated STEM student and aspires to pursue a career as a young scientist.

Norbertus Krisnu Prabowo, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Norbertus Krisnu Prabowo currently works as a chemistry teacher at SPK SMAK PENABUR KELAPA GADING in Jakarta, 14240, Indonesia. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Indonesia in 2007. Currently, he is pursuing a postgraduate degree in chemistry education at the Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta 13220, Indonesia. Additionally, he serves as a STEM Facilitator. His current research interests include Arduino, green chemistry, STEM Education, and digital learning. For any inquiries or communication, feel free to reach him via email at norbertuskrisnu@gmail.com.

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