Profile of senior high school students’ scientific literacy in Banda Aceh

Abstract

This study aims to find out the profile scientific literacy ability of senior high school student in Banda Aceh. The scientific ability consists of competence to explain the phenomena scientifically; to evaluate and design scientific enquiry; as well as to interpret data and evidence scientifically. Data was collected by giving 9 questions which adapted from PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) 2015 consisting of content and procedural knowledge that examined on 11th-grade students at one of the schools in Banda Aceh. Based on the result, senior high school students have the less scientific literacy ability in the amount of 47.06%. Furthermore, it is necessary to do further study on the learning that gave rise to the scientific literacy of high school students so that information can be obtained to what extent the ability of teachers in generating scientific literacy on teaching.