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Abstract
The laboratory is one of the main supports for Biology learning, both among students and students. The use of laboratories can improve process skills, learning motivation and learning outcomes. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the use of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Laboratory of Jabal Ghafur University by students of the Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jabal Ghafur University. This research is an exploratory research with a mix method. Respondents in this study were students of the Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jabal Ghafur University, totaling 31 people and lecturers of Biology Education Study Program . Data collection instruments in the form of observation sheets, questionnaires on the effectiveness of the use of laboratories and documentation. The research data were analyzed descriptively and presented in tables. The results showed that the percentage of the use of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Laboratory of Jabal Ghafur University was 89.1475% with a very effective category for the input aspect, 88.2075% in the very effective category for the process aspect and 89% in the very effective category for the Output aspect. The Mathematics and Natural Sciences laboratory still has shortcomings but has been very effective for students to use to improve the competence, Sains skill and literacy sains.