Perception of secondary school students on their understanding on terminology-analogy of reaction rate in chemistry

Reaction rate-related terms such as activation energy, catalysts, and collision theory may require students to understand the meaning and significance. A terminology- analogy is a cognitive tool used to explain or clarify a concept by comparing it to something else that is more familiar or easily understood. Assessing students' understanding of reaction rate terminology-analogy is essential to identify areas of improvement and effective methods of teaching.The present research successfully identified the level of understanding of analogy in chemistry terms specifically on reaction rate. Quantitative measurement was conducted via SPSS using a sample of 101 students from four different states (Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang and Selangor). Based on the analysis, 41.6% of respondents required help with further explanations related to terminology and 19.8% of the students faced difficulties in accurately translating terminology and relating to analogies. This showed students need assistance to relate the terminology to analogy. These analogies can help in understanding and visualizing the concept of reaction rates in chemistry by relating it to familiar scenarios in everyday life Hence, this research is objectively designed to evaluate the perception on the reaction rate terminologyanalogy in chemistry for further improvement in teaching material and method for secondary school students.