Student participation and cognitive learning outcomes in biology learning through the discovery learning approach

Judging from the low learning outcomes of students and student participation during the learning process, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of the application of the discovery learning model to cognitive learning outcomes and student participation during the learning process of grade X SMA Ppm Al-Ikhlash on environmental change material. This type of research is a Pre-Experimental Design with a One-Shot Case Study research design. The population in this study was all grade X students of SMA Ppm Al-Ikhlash. The sample of this study was selected by a simple random sampling technique. The data collection technique used is in the form of a test in the form of an essay of 10 questions and observation sheets of student participation. The collected data were analyzed statistically descriptively using SPSS 24 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). The results of the statistical test showed the average post-test score in class X Mipa 1 which was 86.59. The percentage of student learning outcomes is 77.8% which is classified as very good and 22.2% which is classified as good. The average participation of students during the learning process in class is 62% in the active category. The conclusion of this study is the application of the discovery learning model effectively to cognitive learning outcomes and learning participation of grade X students of SMA Ppm Al-Ikhlas on environmental change material.