AbstractThis study aimed to explore the management, implementation, teaching materials, and
evaluation process of digital inquiry-based science learning in rural primary school. An
action research approach using qualitative methods was employed, based on the circle
of action and reflection framework. The participants for this study were 8 Year 4 pupils
(10-11 years old) from a rural primary school in Melaka selected using purposive
sampling. The study comprised three phases: (a) clarifying the initial understanding of
primary pupils regarding plant growth and photosynthesis, (b) conducting two action
research cycles of digital inquiry-based science learning using the BSCS 5E
Instructional model, and (c) analysing the data to address the research questions. Data
were collected through interviews, reflection logs, teaching verbatim, pupils’ work and
document analysis. The findings of the study revealed several key points. Firstly, in
managing digital inquiry-based science learning i.....