ANALISIS KESULITAN BELAJAR KIMIA PADA MATERI LARUTAN PENYANGGA DI SMA NEGERI 1 KAPUAS MURUNG KABUPATEN KAPUAS

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This research aims to describe and explain (1) students’ learning difficulties in chemistry, (2) the distribution of students’ learning difficulties, and (3) the causative factors of students’ learning difficulties to understand the topic of buffer solution. The subjects for this research are 134 students from all class XI MIA and 1 chemistry teacher. The research method used a quantitative and qualitative method. The data were collected by using observation, test, questionnaire, and interview. The result of this research showed that (1) The students’ learning difficulties on buffer solution topic was ranged between less difficult until very difficult. (2) The distribution and level of student learning difficulties in each indicators, are difficult enough (44,97%), difficult (74,57%), less difficult (31,66%), difficult enough (43,51%), very difficult (81,82%), and difficult enough (36,36%), respectively (3) Internal factor that caused learning difficulties is less understanding toward supporting concepts and buffer solution concept, the lack of student’s ability in mathematics, less learning interest and motivation toward chemistry. The external factor that caused learning difficulties is teacher’s teaching method, negative effect from friend at the same age, and less conducive learning conditions and times.