Improving Students’ Understanding of Concept and Motivation Towards Learning Physics Through the Use of Multimedia

Abstract

The study examined the learning outcomes and motivation of tenth grade learners learning physics. This study employed mixed methods, including both quantitative and qualitative design. The physics learning achievement test and the student survey questionnaire were used to collect quantitative data, whilst the researcher’s diary was used to collect qualitative data. 40 students of grade ten participated in the study. The quantitative data were analyzed using an Excel spreadsheet and SPSS version 22 to generate descriptive and inferential statistics respectively. The qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The findings showed that students performed better in the posttest than in the pretest, suggesting that the use of multimedia content boosts learners’ academic performance. Multimedia allows students to visualize complex concepts, which enhances their understanding and creates an active learning environment in the classroom. It was found to increase students’ motivation to learn physics, as it enables interactive and engaging lessons. Moreover, it promotes improvement in students’ problem-solving abilities and helps them gain knowledge and skills, as it has the ability to engage students and foster discussions. Therefore, the study shows positive outcomes regarding the implementation of multimedia in teaching physics concepts.