Abstract
This study aimed to describe the development of students’ critical thinking through their participation in the National Sciences and Mathematic Competition in Indonesia, known as Olimpiade Nasional Matematika dan IPA (ONMIPA). Furthermore, this study investigated the response of the participants towards the administration of ONMIPA in various aspects and also examined support given by the institution to their students related to ONMIPA administration. A qualitative approach implemented to answer the research questions. The instruments used to collect the data were observations list, questionnaire, and interview. The respondents of this study were 54 ONMIPA participants and ten ONMIPA 2019. The study revealed that The National Mathematics and Natural Sciences Olympiad or ONMIPA had excellent potential to develop students’ critical thinking skills. The data showed that participants’ responses to the administration of ONMIPA were very positive. Besides, the result revealed that Higher education institutions provided support to participants and the administration of ONMIPA. The support was generally excellent and provided in various forms.
Highlights
Indonesia gold, which is the momentum when Indonesia reaches the age of a century
Before entering into the discussion that answers the three research questions, the author will put forward some information regarding the administration of Olimpiade Nasional Matematika dan IPA (ONMIPA) 2019
The research intends to look at several aspects that occur in the administration of ONMIPA
Summary
Indonesia gold, which is the momentum when Indonesia reaches the age of a century. It is a milestone marker for the Indonesian stage to be more advanced. Indonesia expected to be closer to the achievement of our national goals as a nation that is protecting the whole nation, advancing public welfare, educating the nation’s life, and participating in carrying out world order. The number is still low if we compare it to other countries like Singapore, Korea, D.Wahidin and L.A.M. Romli / JPII 9 (1) (2020) 106-116 or Japan. Romli / JPII 9 (1) (2020) 106-116 or Japan All of these problems make Indonesia get a low rank in the world innovation index, 85th of 127 countries (WIPO Statistic Database, 2017)
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