Analysis of Performance Assessment in Liquid Viscosity Practicum of Physics Students at Universitas Negeri Makassar

Abstract

This study analyzes the assessment of student performance in the liquid viscosity practicum at the State University of Makassar. The viscosity practicum is designed to provide handson experience to physics students in understanding the basic concepts of fluids, measurement methods, and analysis of experimental results. The performance assessment includes aspects of practicum preparation, implementation, observation, cooperation skills, and discipline, using a rubric based on the Likert scale 1-4. The results showed that the discipline and cooperation skills aspects reached the highest percentage in the "Very Suitable" category (86.67%), while the practicum preparation aspect had the lowest score. The main factor that affects the assessment results is the lack of understanding of the practicum steps and student initiatives in preparing tools and material. This study recommends intensive mentoring programs and the development of more comprehensive assessment rubrics to improve learning outcomes. This finding is expected to be a reference in optimizing the assessment method of physics practicum in the academic environment.