Predict-Observe-Explain Learning Model Assisted by “Educandy” Games to Improve Students’ Conceptual Understanding

A good understanding of concepts is needed to prevent students from misunderstanding. One effort that can be done apply the POE (Predict-Observe-Explain) learning model with help Educandy educational game. This study aims measure effect applying game application increase students’ conceptual temperature and heat subjects. was quasi-experimental design research, using nonequivalent control group design. The population this 128 junior high schools SMPN 25 Pekanbaru (Class VII.I-Class VII.4). first class, VII.1, used as experimental third VII.3, while other class generalization classes. Research instrument pretest post-test containing 28 questions used. result processed by descriptive interferential techniques T-test. data processing technique inferential, t-test for N-gain an evaluation method. results indicated in both classes had increased, but average value higher than class. It described on 0.7 experiment 0.3 show assisted games based significantly improve concepts.