O. Saputra, I.M. Hermanto, A.I. Safitri, H.T. Putra, A. Nadzirin, D. Lusiyanti
Students' conceptions sometimes differ from those of physicists, necessitating teachers to incorporate detection methods in their instructional planning to mitigate these disparities. This study aimed to create a 4-Tier Diagnostic Fluid Static Test (4T-DFST) tool and assess students' conceptual understanding of static fluid topics. This research follows the Research and Development (R&D) approach, employing the ADDIE model (Analyzing, Designing, Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating). In essence, the four-tier diagnostic test format comprises four distinct levels. The instruments were deemed valid and reliable based on validity and reliability tests, yielding results of 0.60 and 0.79, respectively. Both expert validation and calculations confirm the suitability of the developed 4T-DFST for implementation. This research represents an advancement by focusing on static fluid material, whereas prior research concentrated solely on mechanics material with minimal attention to static fluid concepts. © 2024 Institute of Physics Publishing. All rights reserved.
Physics Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia; Physics Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia; Mathematic Study Program, Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia
