Integrated Science Process Skills Research Articles

Students’ Integrated Science Process Skills and Argumentation in Basic Natural Science Lecture

Rapid technological developments allow social studies students to practice i-SPS through practicum methods. This study aims to analyze the integrated science process skills (i-SPS) and the arguments of social studies students. i-SPS through demonstration methods and virtual experiments using pHET simulations, while arguments through debate activities involving the pro group (pseudoscience view) and the contra group (scientific view). The design of this research is a mixed method. The qualitative aspect analyses the i-SPS learning achievement of social studies students who use the rotating learning method. In contrast, the quantitative aspect is the correlation test between the i-SPS with pHET and argumentation. The mean score of i-SPS based on pHET is 83.46, i-SPS based on the demonstration is 55, while the average argumentation score is 77.88. The results of the nonparametric correlation test obtained that rcount 0.175 is more minor than rtable 0.404. So there is no correlation between i-SPS with pHET and argumentation. About 75% of social studies students have the i-SPS combination category, which is not balanced according to pHET and arguments. I-SPS-PHET students do not affect their arguments. Several factors can influence the argumentation of social students, such as experiences about phenomena, information in the digital era, and the characteristics of debates involving extended groups of pros and cons.

Students’ Acquisition of Science Process Skills in Chemistry through Computer Simulations and Animations in Secondary Schools in Tanzania

. Scientists currently advocate the use of integrated science process skills to perform scientific inquiries in the natural world. In Tanzanian schools, however, the situation leaves a lot to be desired as we consider the poor acquisition of science process skills in the country. This article is an attempt to address the impact of computer simulations and animation in the acquisition of scientific skills. We compare the impact of computer simulations and animations to conventional materials on students' acquisition of integrated science process skills in teaching and learning chemistry. We use a mixed method approach in data collection and quasi-experimental research design coupled with the qualitative data collection process, i.e. focus group discussion. The study involved a total of 320 students. The findings revealed that the treatment group scored better (pre-test, mean = 42.26; standard deviation = 12.16, post-test, mean = 65.79; SD = 13.45) after they were exposed to computer simulations and animations than their counterparts in the control groups (pre-test, mean = 41.59; SD, 12.73, post-test, mean = 48.03; SD = 11.72). Furthermore, a statistically significant difference (p = 0.000, α = 0.05) between the control and treatment groups was found using an independent sample t-test on instructional materials. Thematic analysis of data from students focus group discussion indicated that simulations drew their attention to specifics and made the subject easier to grasp than conventional materials. Therefore, the current study proposes that teachers employ computer simulations and animations to support students’ science process skills at secondary school level.

Acquisition of Science Process Skills through Alternative Learning Modalities among Senior Secondary School Students

The Philippine Department of Education provided Self-learning Modules accompanied by alternative learning modalities, such as modular and online learning, to ensure that learning continues amidst the pandemic. This study assessed the level of acquired basic and integrated science process skills (SPS) of senior high school STEM students. Likewise, this study identified which among the two alternative learning modalities best contributes to the acquisition of science process skills. Through descriptive and inferential analyses, results showed that both online and modular distance learning modality contributes to the acquisition of SPS, indicating the adherence to the mandate of the DepEd in delivering quality education in the new normal. However, the significantly lower level of acquired integrated SPS among learners taking modular learning modality suggests the need to integrate SPS in modules using supplementary instructional materials.

EFFECT OF ENHANCED PROCESS-ORIENTED GUIDED INQUIRY LEARNING STRATEGY ON SECONDARY SCHOOL CHEMISTRY STUDENTS’ INTEGRATED SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS ACQUISITION

Awareness has been created on learning science using inquiry strategies. Its implementation in secondary school chemistry classrooms in Nigeria has not been encouraging. Thus, this study was carried out to engage senior secondary school students in inquiry using EnhancedProcess Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning (EPOGIL) and to determine its effects on their integrated science process skills acquisition in some chemistry concepts. The influence of mathematical ability was also investigated. Teacher Demonstration (TD) was used as a control strategy.The study adopted a quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test non-equivalent control design. 6 intact classes used in the study were randomly assignedto treatment and control groups. Data was collected using the Test of Integrated Science Process Skills Acquisition (TISPSA) and Mathematical Ability Test (MAT). Data obtained were analysed using ANCOVAat 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study showed significant main effect of treatment on integrated science process skills acquisition.Based on the findings from the study, it is therefore recommended among others, that chemistry teachers should adopt strategies like EPOGIL to enhance their acquisition of integrated science process skills which will position them for success in higher studies and relevance in the 21st century world of work

DESCRIBING THE SELF-EFFICACY OF TANZANIA SECONDARY SCHOOL BIOLOGY TEACHERS IN TEACHING INTEGRATED SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS

This study intended to examine the self-efficacy levels of the current secondary school science teachers in Tanzania towards teaching of science process skills. Science process skills have been heavily emphasized in the newly introduced Competence Based Curriculum of 2005. Specifically, the study intended to; (i) determine the self-efficacy level of Morogoro Municipality Biology teachers with regard to the teaching of integrated science process skills, and (ii) determine the influence of teachers’ knowledge level of science process skills on their self-efficacy towards teaching these scientific skills to learners. Science process skills approach by Chiappetta & Koballa (2002), and Bandura’s (1997) self-efficacy theory formed the conceptual and theoretical frameworks of the study respectively. Science Teaching Self-Efficacy Belief Instrument (STEBI-A) and a test of Integrated Process Skills developed by Mungandi (2005) were used to collect data among 63 sampled biology teachers. The results indicated that Morogoro Biology teachers have unsatisfactory knowledge of integrated science process skills and average self-efficacy level. The study recommends an urgent need to refocus on science teachers’ training and professional development programmes.

Improving the Science Process Skills of STEM Students through Personality-based Approach

Scientific process skills (SPS) include skills that every individual could use in each step of his/her daily life by being scientifically literate and increasing the quality and standard of life by comprehending the nature of science (Aktamis and Ergin, 2008). The study aimed to investigate the impact of the Personality-based Approach (PBA) on the integrated science process skills (SPS) of grade 7 science, technology, and engineering (STE) students as compared to the conventional learning approach. A two-grouped quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest was used in this study. This method consisted of two instructional groups (control group in conventional learning approach and experimental group in Personality-based Approach), and repeated testing (pretest and posttest) on students’ science process skill competency level. Results showed Grade 7 students of Baguio City National Science High School have an overall performance exceeding average achievement. Individually, the experimental group who was given the personality-based approach (PBA) performed high with their science process skills while the control group which was given with the conventional approach have typical science process skill levels. When compared, the experimental group have better performance in the skills where students are to prepare research proposals than their counterpart in the control group. However, in terms of the experimentation process down to creating models, the two groups do not differ.

Analysis of Turkish Science Education Curricula's Learning Outcomes According to Science Process Skills

This study aims at analyzing the learning outcomes of the 2018 science education curricula in Turkey according to science process skills. Learning outcomes are statements that describe what a learner will know, understand, and/or be able to do after completing a learning process. Learning outcomes were evaluated using document analysis which is a qualitative research method. There were 269 learning outcomes analyzed from the curricula . The science learning outcomes in the curricula which are prepared by the Turkey Ministry of National Education, were examined, starting from fourth-grade to eighth-grade levels. The results show that the least common science process skills are “measuring” and “hypothesizing” dimensions, while the most common are “data interpreting” and “inferring” dimensions. The highest science learning outcomes are at the seventh-grade level, and the least science learning outcomes are at the fifth-grade level. As the grade level increases, it is seen that more learning outcomes represent higher-level skills. The number of basic science process skills of the fourth-grade level learning outcomes is higher than the number of integrated science process skills, and the number of integrated science process skills is high in learning outcomes at all other grade levels.

Enhancing Science Process Skills Acquisition in Chemistry among Secondary School Students through Context-Based Learning

The study examined the effect of Context Based Learning (CBL) and gender influence on chemistry students’ acquisition of Integrated Science Process Skills (ISPS). Two research questions guided the study. This study used a quasi-experimental research design with a sample of 192 participants who had an average age of 15. Three instruments were used in data collection. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The results showed that Context Based Learning (CBL) had more effect on students’ Integrated Science Process Skills (ISPS) in chemistry. Students exposed to CBL pedagogy acquired more Experimental Skill (EXPS) than Analyzing and Interpreting Data Skill (ANIDS) with Identifying and Controlling Variables Skill (ICVS) the least. Also, students exposed to Conventional Strategy (COS) excelled in ANIDS, more so than Identifying and Controlling Variables Skill (ICVS) with Experimental Skill (EXPS) the least acquired. The influence of gender on ISPS was observed in favour of females. The study concluded that gender imbalance exists in all spheres of life, therefore, chemistry teachers should help students in acquiring integrated science skills using the two approaches to enhance male and female students’ knowledge, values, and skills creatively in secondary school chemistry. The study recommends the teaching of students on everyday activities that foster gender balance in Lagos State secondary schools.

The Use of Practical Video Demonstration for Class VII Photosynthetic Materials to Stimulate Basic Science Process Skills

Science process skills are one of the most important skills to be mastered by every student. These skills will teach and train students to conduct an investigation or scientific discovery. Science process skills consist of two main groups, namely basic and integrated science process skills. The research carried out here focuses on basic science process skills. This research aims to see how photosynthetic material practicum demonstration videos for class VII stimulate. The type of research used in this study is descriptive analysis, with the sample used as many as 17 students spread out in one class, namely class VIIF. The data collected consists of qualitative data and quantitative data. Qualitative data was obtained when researchers conducted interviews and observations of students, while quantitative data was obtained through the results of pretest and posttest basic science process skills. The results showed that overall, students experienced an increase in the percentage of achievement of each aspect of basic science process skills (observing from 67.65 to 85.29%, classifying from 85.29 to 94.12%, measuring from 78.43 to 88.24%, inference from 52.94 to 70.59%, predicting from 76.57 to 88.24%, and communicating from 82.35 to 94.12%). Other results obtained in this study are several obstacles when the online learning process is carried out, namely the instability of the internet network, insufficient time to conduct video conferencing, and some who experience slow video running

THE ROLE OF COOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ON INTEGRATED SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS

Research has shown that integrated science process skills are crucial in the modern-day world. In this study, we used secondary school students enrolled in the science classes to determine the role of cooperative instructional strategy on the students integrated science process skill. Ninety-eight students participated in the study. We adopted a pre-test post-test research design in the study. The participants were grouped into two different groups for the pre-test and post-test studies. The experimental group was exposed to the cooperative instructional teaching method, while the control group was taught conventionally. Test of Integrated Science Process Skills (TISPS) was used to assess the participants integrated science process skills. An independent-samples t-test was run to determine if there were differences between the experimental and the control groups on integrated science process skills in the post-test study. The integrated science process skills increased in the experimental group (4.71 ± 4.91) than the control group (23.01 ± 4.27), a statistically significant difference of 18.68 (95% CI, 16.83 to 20.54), t (96) = 20.026, p = .001 was established. It was concluded that cooperative instructional strategy enhances students performance integrated science process skills. The study recommends that teachers should be regularly trained on the use of cooperative instructional strategies.

Validity of static fluid practicum guide based on science process skills using kvisoft flipbook maker

This study aims to develop a physics practicum guide based on science process skills on static fluid material using Kvisoft Flipbook Maker that meets valid criteria or is suitable for use. This study is development research in accordance with the ADDIE model, i.e.: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The science process skills indicator contained in the practicum guide is an indicator of basic and integrated science process skills by Rezba (2007). The practicum guide is validated by material and media experts and produces excellent assessment results so that it is suitable for use in the physics learning process of senior high school, especially on static fluid topic.

Description of Science Process Skills of Physics Education Students of Jambi University on Refraction Material on Concave Lenses Using E-Module

Purpose of study: This study was conducted to determine the science process skills of physics education students for refraction material on a concave lens. The questions discussed in this study are to describe the basic and integrated science process skills of Jambi University physics education students, what are the obstacles faced when the implementation of the e-module basic physics practicum II is applied, what are the solutions to the obstacles faced. Methodology: This study uses a quantitative approach with descriptive methods. This research was conducted in the Physics Education Laboratory of the Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Jambi University. The sample l in this study were 40 physics education students contracting basic physics II subjects. The sampling technique used in this study was a total sampling technique. Main findings: With the use of a Manual for Basic Physics 1 practicum in the form of e-module, it can improve students' science process skills. It can be seen from the research results, that the science process skills of physics education students at Jambi University on refraction practicum material on concave lenses Novelty/Originality of this study: With this research, students are motivated to improve science process skills so that they become more active and more familiar with the concept of learning and can improve learning outcomes. Through this research, students can become more innovative and creative teachers, and can also find out the extent of students' science process skills.

Description of students' Integrated Science Process Skills on Friction Material on a Flat Field

Science Process Skills have an important function in the process of student curiosity and scholarship, so it is necessary to do a description of students' science process skills. This study aims to describe students' integrated science process skills on friction material on a flat plane at SMPN 9 Muaro Jambi. The observed science process skills consist of ten observation indicators, namely experimental analysis, planning experiments, conducting experiments, describing the relationship between variables, defining variables operationally, making data tables, obtaining and processing data, making hypotheses, identifying variables and making graphs. This type of research is qualitative research with descriptive type. The research subjects were students of class VIII at SMP Negeri 9 Muaro Jambi which consisted of class VIII D and VIII E. The sampling technique was total sampling where the total sample was 40 students. While the data collection technique uses observation sheets that have been validated by a team of experts. The data that has been obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques with the help of IBM SPSS statistics software. The results of the research on students' mastery of integrated science process skills in the friction practicum on the flat plane were classified into the good category with a percentage of 57.5%. This means that students have good science process skills, because most students are skilled at doing practicum based on experimental indicators. The conclusion of this study shows that the integrated science process skills possessed by students are categorized as good.

The Development of Student Worksheet Based on Guided Inquiry for Transport Membrane Topic to Train Integrated Science Process Skills

This research was aimed to produce a valid, practice, and effective student worksheet based on guided inquiry for transport membrane topic to train integrated science process skill. The development was reffered to 4D (define, design, develop, and disseminate) method without disseminate. The developed student worksheet was implemented to twenty 11th grade students of Senior High School Muhammadiyah 1 Taman. The observed method were validity method, observation of student worksheet implementation, test method, and questionaire method. Data was analyzed with qualitative and quantitative descriptive. The result of this research showed that the developed student worksheet was proved completely valid with validation score 3.87. The student worksheet practicality determined from the student worksheet implementation that gained the average of practicality score 87.67% with very practice category. The developed student worksheet was stated completely effective which determined from the achievement result of science process skill and student positive response. The achievement result of science process skill gained score 80.6% with an N-gain 0.60. Besides, the student positive response had score percentage 96%. Based on the result, it can be concluded that the student worksheet were valid, practice, effective and worthy to be used in the learning proccess.
 Keywords: Student worksheet, guided inquiry, integrated science process skill, transport membrane

Enhancing integrated science process skills: Is it better to use open inquiry or guided inquiry model?

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of implementing a real object-based open inquiry model towards integrated science process skills of 10th- grade students in the material of plants (Plantae). This study used quasi-experimental research with nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. This study's population was all 10th- of Senior High School S of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in the academic year grade students of 2018/2019. The technique sampling used in this study was random cluster sampling. The samples consisted of 30 students in the experimental class using the open inquiry model and 30 students in the control class using the guided inquiry model. The instrument used in this study was an essay test consisting of four questions that represent the aspects of science process skills. Analyze data use the independent-sample t-test. The results indicated a significant difference between the means of science process skills post-test of the 10th-grade students in the material of plants. The percentage of N-gain score in the experimental class categorized to low was 0%, categorized to moderate was 17%, and categorized to high was 83%. The most influential aspect of integrated science process skills in the experimental class is communication with 95,33. To sum up, the open inquiry learning model is useful in the 10th-grade students' integrated science process skills, particularly the aspect of communication in plants' material.

Relationship of Science Process Skills and Critical Thinking of Students in Physics Subject

The purpose of this study was to see how the relationship between the scientific process and the critical thinking skills of Al-Falah Islamic High School Jambi students on the pure harmonic motion material. This research method is a mixed methods research with the research design being the embedded design. The subjects of this study were 100 students of class XII MIPA at Al-Falah Islamic High School Jambi. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The data collection instruments were the science process skills observation sheet, the critical thinking ability test, and the interview sheet, which were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The science process skills observed in this study are integrated science process skills with indicators of planning experiments, obtaining and processing data, and describing the relationship between variables. Meanwhile, the sign of critical thinking ability is to provide further explanation and formulate strategies and tactics. The results of the analyzed data showed that the sig value was 0.000 < 0.05, so it could be concluded that there was a relationship between the science process skills and the students' critical thinking skills with a Pearson correlation value of 0.848 and it was positive. This research shows that the students of class XII MIPA at Al-Falah Islamic High School Jambi have excellent science process skills and good enough critical thinking skills.

The Validity and Practicality of Student Worksheet Based on Guided Discovery to Practice Integrated Science Process Skills in Class XII Enzyme Submaterials

Science process skills are overall scientific skills that can be used to find a concept or theory. One method to train the learning process of students is through the guided discovery learning method. Guided discovery-based learning can be applied using student worksheet which is oriented towards scientific discovery activities. This study was designed to produce valid and practical student worksheet based on guided discovery to train integrated science process skills in Enzyme Sub materials. The study was conducted in October 2019 to March 2020 in the Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, State University of Surabaya. The type of this research is development research using the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). At the time of analysis, it is done by analyzing the curriculum, students, concepts, and assignments. The design stage is completed with designing the student worksheet which is adapted to the syntax of the guided discovery. Further development (including) development, review, and revision, as well as validation of the student worksheet. Later the evaluation (Evaluation) of the validation results will be analyzed and evaluated. Validity is the feasibility of student worksheet which is determined by three validators given by lecturers of materials, education teachers, and high school biology teachers. The validity of the student worksheet was reviewed in terms of content validity, presentation, language, the suitability of the guided discovery method, and integrated science process skills. The method used in this study is the questionnaire method, validation method, and readability test. The instruments used were validation sheets and readability test sheets. Data analysis in the form of descriptive qualitative. The results showed that the guided discovery student worksheet was declared empirically feasible for use in XII high school students, and was declared valid with an average score of validation results of 3.81 with a very valid category and can be used in the learning process.&#x0D; Keywords: student worksheet validity, guided discovery, integrated science process skills, enzyme.

Description of Integrated Science Process Skills in Physics Education Students in Convex Mirror Practicum

This study aims to determine the description of students towards the use of ICT-based convex mirror material guidebooks. The population of this study was the students of the Jambi University physics education class program in 2018. The sampling technique used total sampling, so that the sample of this study was all physical education students at the University of Jambi with 105 students in class 2018 Indicators of observed process skills included the identification of variables, making tables data, Make a graph, Explain the relationship between variables, Obtain and process data, Analyze investigations, Make hypotheses, Identify variables by ovational, design experiments, and conduct experiments. Process skill data is measured through a basic physics practicum performance evaluation sheet, when practitioners conduct convex mirror practicum activities. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The analysis shows that the average Science Process Skills are categorized as good and very good, this shows that students have mastered the integrated Science Process Skills. The results of this study are expected to be a consideration for physics study programs to conduct related studies for other practicum subjects.

ANALYSIS OF SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS THROUGH PRACTICUM ON PLANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AT THE FIRST SEMESTER STUDENTS OF PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM

The nature of Science is as products, processes, and attitudes. In the process of finding facts, concepts, principles, theories, and laws carried out through the science process skills, and in their application involves a scientific attitude. This study aims to analyze the science process skills of first semester students of primary teacher education study program through the Science practicum on the subject of Plant Growth and Development. This research was a descriptive research with an ex post facto quantitative approach. This research was conducted on all of the first semester students in the primary teacher education study program at Wijaya Kusuma University Surabaya in the academic year 2019-2020. The instruments used in this research were the science process skills observation sheet and the plant growth and development practicum worksheet based on the science process skills. The results showed that the most difficult aspect of basic science process skills were predicting skill, and the easiest was observating skill. The most difficult aspect for integrated science process skills were defining variables operationally. The easiest was conducting investigations or experiment, and organizing data into tables and graphs.

Enhancing elementary teachers’ science process skills through participatory scientific approach training

Science learning emphasizes providing direct experience to students through the process of experimental discovery. For this reason, teachers must have scientific process skills in order to design 21st Century science learning that is able to foster scientific attitudes and scientific products in elementary students. This study aims to improve the science process skills of elementary school teachers through Participatory Scientific Approach Training. This study involved 35 teachers who are actively teaching in Surakarta. The study was conducted in two cycles with each cycle consisting of plan, observe, and reflect stages. Data collection techniques are done using observation and performance tests on integrated science process skills. Performance test indicators include variable control skills, data interpretation, hypothesis formulation, operationally defining variables, designing experiments. Data analyzed descriptively and content analysis. The results showed that the application of Participatory Scientific Approach Training had a positive impact on improving the quality of processes and results. The improvement in the process is shown in the increase in the activities of the teachers in the experimental activities. As for the increase in results shown in the increase in scores of all aspects of the science process skills of teachers in the first cycle by 13.04%, and in the second cycle again increased by 12.23%. The smallest improvement was in the aspects of designing experiments, where the teacher had not been able to make experimental designs that were procedural and had parameters.