Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Science Laboratory Practices: A Comparative Study Between Rural and Urban Schools

Authors

Safrida Dwiningsih, Riau UniversityFollow
Ina Lestari, Riau UniversityFollow
Roma Ismi, Riau UniversityFollow
Sri Wahyu Rahmadina, Riau UniversityFollow
Masdalena Sinaga, Riau UniversityFollow
M. Rahmad, Riau UniversityFollow

Abstract

This study aims to analyze students' perceptions of the implementation of science laboratory practicums at public middle school 020 Pekanbaru and public middle school 7 Pangkalan Kuras, Riau Province. Using a quantitative survey method, this study involved 75 student respondents. The instrument used was a questionnaire consisting of 26 statements, analyzed descriptively. The results show that students' perceptions of the preparation, implementation, and conclusion stages of the practicum fall into the "good" category, with urban schools having a higher percentage. In conclusion, the implementation of practicums in urban schools is better than in rural schools, bringing attention to the need for quality improvements in rural school practicums.

Recommended Citation

Dwiningsih, Safrida; Lestari, Ina; Ismi, Roma; Rahmadina, Sri Wahyu; Sinaga, Masdalena; and Rahmad, M. (2025) "Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Science Laboratory Practices: A Comparative Study Between Rural and Urban Schools," Jurnal Pendidikan Sains: Vol. 13: No. 2, Article 3.
Available at: https://citeus.um.ac.id/jps/vol13/iss2/3