The influence of cognitive apprenticeship learning models on students’ problem-solving skills in optical instruments

The main topics of this research are the low problem-solving skills of students and the models used by teachers in the classroom do not train learners’ problem-solving skills. The aims of this research are to find out the influence, improvement, and responses of cognitive apprenticeship learning models on students’ problem-solving skills on optical instruments. The research was conducted at MA Al-Amiriyyah for three weeks in June 2021 with a sample of 48 students. Samples were taken by purposive sampling consisting of 23 students of class XI MIA 2 (control class) and 25 students of XI MIA 3 (experimental class). The research method used was a quasi-experimental research design with a nonequivalent control group design. The hypothesis testing results on the results of posttest data using the Mann Whitney U test at a significance level of 5% with the conclusion H₀ is rejected that shows cognitive apprenticeship learning models is effect on students’ problem-solving skills. Students’ problem-solving skill in the experimental class increased (N-gain 0,56 moderate category) than the control class students (N-gain 0,09 low category). Using cognitive apprenticeship learning models make students enthusiastic to study by 85%.