Hubungan Antara Jangkaan Fizik Dengan Pencapaian Fizik Dalam Kalangan Pelajar Tingkatan Empat Di Daerah Besut

Shahrul Kadri Ayop; Tuan Mustaqim Tuan Ruslan

doi:10.70148/rise.v2i6.3

Authors

Shahrul Kadri Ayop Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Author
Tuan Mustaqim Tuan Ruslan Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70148/rise.v2i6.3

Keywords:

Physics expectation, Physics achievement, Correlational study

Abstract

Physics education plays a vital role in fostering scientific thinking and promoting interest in STEM fields; however, the influence of affective factors such as students’ expectations remains underexplored, particularly within local contexts. This study aims to identify students’ expectations toward learning physics, their level of Physics achievement, and the relationship between the two in the Besut district of Terengganu. The research design employed was a correlational study with a quantitative approach, involving a total of 230 Form Four students from five schools. The main instrument used was the Maryland Physics Expectations Survey (MPEX), while physics achievement was measured using mid-year examination scores in Form Four Physics subject. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, percentage) and inferential statistics (Spearman’s correlation test). The findings indicated that students’ physics expectations and their physics achievement were at a moderate level. The correlation test showed a significant but weak relationship (r(28)=.19,p=.005) between physics expectations and physics achievement. This study recommends further longitudinal research to explore how students’ expectations evolve throughout the process of learning Physics.

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