An Analysis of Low – Mastery Learning in Science National Examination 2018 and ItsStrategies

This study aimed to (1) Analyze the material of the National Science Exam with low mastery learning level, (2) Identify the root causes of the low mastery learning of material, and (3) Provide alternative solutions to overcome the problems. The data collection technique was done by observation and interview. Observations were made to collect national exam question data, the results of national examination mastery learning, literature review and science learning observation data in schools. Interviews were conducted for science teachers in three secondary schools in Surakarta to obtain more in-depth data based on the reality that occurred in the field. The results of the study showed: (1) Material that has low mastery learning is the subject of the classification of material and its properties; (2) The causes of low mastery learning in the form of characteristics of the subject matter and types of national exam questions used; and (3) The solution to overcome low mastery learning is to use the Inquiry-Interactive Demonstration learning model which involves the active role of students in constructing their knowledge and the required media in the form of modules to help understand and master the subjects in science