S. Rahmiwati, Ratnawulan, Yohandri
The process of science learning can take place if there is an attempt to create an active learning atmosphere and can improve the knowledge competence of learners. One of the efforts made is to use learning resources. Textbooks are a learning resource used by learners. This study aims to describe the increase of knowledge's competence of learners with integrated Natural Science (IPA) textbook of Junior High School (SMP) be charged on character-based shared model. The method used pre-test, post-test design with one group using the class as a research subject. Pre-test was given before treatment to measure student's initial understanding of the problem, while the post-test was given to measure student's final understanding.The subject of this research is students of class VII SMP N 13 Padang. Result of gain score is 0,73. The result showed competence student's knowledge increased significantly and high categorized. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Physics Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25131, Indonesia
