Scientific Literacy Skills Research Articles

An Application of Classical Test Theory for Item Characteristic Analysis of Chemical Literacy Instruments

The science literacy skills of students in Indonesia are very concerning, the cause is that students are not accustomed to working on questions based on science literacy, so it is necessary to have a standardized assessment instrument based on chemical literacy that can measure the level of achievement of scientific identification and interpret science/chemistry learning. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of chemical literacy-based assessment instrument items of reaction rate material with a classical test theory approach. The type of research is descriptive quantitative. The research subjects were 80 class XI MIPA SMA Negeri 4 Takalar students. Data were analyzed using the ITEMAN 4.3 program. Based on the results of the analysis, a reliability coefficient of 0.834 was obtained, the level of favorability of 87% of the items was in the moderate category, and 13% was in the difficult category. In the difference test, as many as 73% of the items are in the very good category, and for the distractor test, 93% of all items have shown distractors that function properly, so it can be concluded that overall the items have high reliability and good item characteristics.

Effectiveness of project-based learning in improving science literacy and collaborative skills of Muhammadiyah middle school students

Science literacy abilities and collaborative skills are part of the life skills demands of the 21st century. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of the PjBL learning model in improving the Science literacy and collaborative skills of students at Muhammadiyah 2 Middle School, Batu City and Muhammadiyah 8 Middle School, Batu City. The research design uses Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The research sample consisted of 60 class VIII students taken by total sampling. Data was obtained through observation, questionnaires and tests. Data analysis uses covariance analysis (ANCOVA) to verify the data against the proposed hypothesis. The research results show that the average Science literacy and collaboration in PjBL learning is higher than conventional learning. The results of the analysis can be concluded that the implementation of PjBL effectively influences students' Science literacy and students' collaboration skills. Thus, the PjBL model is recommended to be implemented to support the implementation of the Independent Curriculum at the junior high school level as an effort to develop students' 21st century life skills.

Evaluating secondary school students’ science literacy with the Test of Scientific Literacy Skills (TOSLS)

As solutions to today’s global challenges, such as climate change and environmental protection, will increasingly depend on technological and scientific innovation, it is essential for Generation Z to gain a solid foundation in science. The Test of Scientific Literacy Skills (TOSLS) was used to assess the level of science literacy of students. This paper presents the results of the TOSLS testing of students aged 16-19 in several grammar schools in the Czech Republic in 2023 and compares them with the results of the TOSLS testing of students in the Slovak Republic in 2015. We found that Czech students in their final year of high school performed statistically significantly better on the TOSLS test in approximately two thirds of the items than Slovak students. For both groups of students, we observed good results in skills focused on evaluating scientific information, reading and interpreting graphical representations of data, and solving problems using quantitative skills, including basic statistical skills. On the contrary, the students had difficulty with skills related to understanding the elements of research design and their impact on scientific findings and understanding and interpreting basic statistical data.

Relationship of grade level and gender towards science literacy abilities in islamic senior high students

Science literacy is one of the abilities that every individual student must have and is also a prerequisite for 21st-century life skills through integrated education, starting from family, school, and to society. This research aims to determine science literacy abilities and to determine the relationship between gender and class-level science literacy abilities in students in grades X, XI, and XII at Islamic Senior High School (ISHS) of Batu City. The research design used is quantitative research using descriptive methods (quantitative descriptive). The location of this research is at ISHS of Batu City. Purposive sampling was in the sampling process, which involved selecting a sample based on specific attributes, such as gender. There are 20 male and female students at the class level, and the results of ability in science literacy are X=46% and XI=60%. Based on this data, if it is based on the criteria for classes X, the results obtained for the gender aspect show that there is no significant interaction with the results of students' science literacy abilities. It can be concluded that there is a significant interaction between students’ science literacy skill and grade level.

Assessment of students' science literacy skills using diagnostic items on the concept of energy with Rasch modeling

This study aims to describe the quality of diagnostic items of the concept of Energy developed based on Rasch modeling and describe students' science literacy skills on the concept of Energy. The research method used in this research is descriptive. Research data were collected through online and offline tests and analyzed using the Rasch model and diagnostic items. The results showed that (1) The science literacy test instrument made was valid with an excellent category and a reliability value of 0.97, meaning that the quality of the items in the instrument was very good. This instrument can be used to assess students' abilities at all levels of ability, from those with low to high abilities; (2) For Person reliability or the quality of students' answers, the reliability value is below 0.30, meaning that the consistency of answers from students is low; (3) The quality of item questions based on the Rasch model from the item measure statistics results that all items meet the MNSA outfit criteria and no negative PTMEA Corr occurs. That is, all items are non-deviant, appropriate, and valid. This is also confirmed based on the bubble chat, where there are no items that are overfit or underfit; (4) The Rasch model makes very thorough and good measurements to measure the difficulty level of items and person's ability; (5) Based on the measurement results, it was found that the science literacy ability of students at SMPN 1 Paleleh was divided into low ability as much as 1.6%, moderate 53.6%, high 43.8%, very high 0.82%.

The role of the professional learning community in the professional development of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah teachers in scientific literacy skills

Lots of empirical studies related to teacher professional development (TPD) so far have been conducted widely and have been implemented on elementary teachers. However, the focus on the TPD programs using professional learning communities (PLC) to develop Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) teacher professionalism in scientific literacy skills has not been carried out massively. The purpose of this empirically current study is to analyze and describe the role of PLC in carrying out the TPD activities for MI teachers in scientific literacy skills. This study employed a grounded theory design to adopt a qualitative approach, involving a total of 20 participants who were MI teachers. To collect the data, some open questions were listed, and a structured interview was administered to participants. Three coding phases, such as open, axial, and selective coding, were applied to analyze the data. Results showed that there were three main roles of PLC in holding TPD programs for MI teachers, such as implementing TPD activities, TPD modelling, and improving teacher competences. All of the PLC roles in holding the TPD programs are projected to develop MI teacher knowledge and skills related to scientific literacy, so they can enhance students’ scientific literacy skills in elementary school. This recent study implicates grounding new knowledge or insights regarding the role of PLC in developing MI teacher professionalism in scientific literacy.

STEAM-Project-Based Learning: A Catalyst for Elementary School Students’ Scientific Literacy Skills

<p style="text-align:justify">The need for early comprehension of scientific concepts in elementary school students is crucial. However, studies have indicated that some students lack a fundamental understanding of such concepts, highlighting the importance of effective teaching methods to improve scientific literacy at an early age. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the ability of Project-Based Learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM-PjBL) to improve students' scientific literacy, knowledge, and application of foundational scientific principles. A quasi-experimental methodology was employed, involving 22 female and 26 male fourth-grade elementary school students as participants. The study administered a Scientific Literacy Test (SLT) treatment to the students, followed by unpaired and paired t-tests to examine the impact of the STEAM-PjBL model on their scientific literacy skills. The results showed that STEAM-PjBL improved students' scientific literacy skills significantly more than traditional instruction. The experimental group outperformed the control group in the post-test, indicating the effectiveness of STEAM-PjBL. Therefore, the study recommends the adoption of the STEAM-PjBL model by elementary school teachers to improve students' understanding of fundamental scientific concepts.</p>

CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENT’S CURIOSITY AND SCIENCE LITERACY SKILLS WITH SCIENCE LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

This research is a quantitative correlation study using an ex-post facto design to determine the correlation between student curiosity and science literacy skills with science learning achievement at Muhammadiyah 2 Sidoarjo Elementary School. There is no revelation about the correlation between students' curiosity, science literacy skills, and learning achievement at the elementary school level, so researchers are interested in conducting this research at Muhammadiyah 2 Sidoarjo Elementary School, which has implemented the Minimum Competency Assessment system for its students. The population and sample in this study were 86 students in 6th grade at Muhammadiyah 2 Sidoarjo Elementary School. Research data obtained using questionnaires and documents. Data analysis techniques used is multiple correlation analysis. Based on the results of the study obtained the conclusion there is a correlation between curiosity and science literacy skills of students with student’s science learning achievement.

Developing Physics Teaching Materials with the SETS Approach on the Kinetic Theory of Gases Topic to Improve Students' Scientific Literacy Skills

Scientific literacy as a skill and competence must be possessed in physics learning. However, the ability to be literate has not been well-trained and has received insufficient attention in schools. This research aims to develop teaching materials that are valid, practical, and effective with the SETS approach to enhance the scientific literacy of students. This research uses the ADDIE model as a guideline in developing teaching materials. The research method used is a pre-experimental research trial with 36 students in the 11th grade of Science 2 class at SMAN 11 Banjarmasin. The results of the study show: (1) Physics teaching materials with the SETS approach are considered valid because the worksheets, lesson plans, and teaching materials, as well as the learning outcomes test, are categorized as very good; (2) Physics teaching materials with the SETS approach are considered practical because the implementation of teaching and learning activities is categorized as very good; (3) Physics teaching materials with the SETS approach are declared effective because the N-gain score for scientific literacy is 0.75 in the high category. Thus, physics teaching materials with the SETS approach to the kinetic theory of gases are considered suitable for use in teaching and learning activities to enhance students' scientific literacy because they meet the criteria of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The results of this research are used as input for teachers and prospective teachers to choose physics teaching materials with the SETS approach on the topic of the kinetic theory of gases to enhance students' scientific literacy.

Scientific literacy in physics learning: A bibliometric analysis from 1977 until 2023 and its impact on quality education

This study focuses on keyword mapping and exploring research trend topics of scientific literacy in physics education for future research opportunities. The study aims to analyze bibliometrics literature on scientific literacy in physics education and publication trends indexed by the Scopus database. The method used is using bibliometrics analysis in the Scopus database. According to the data, this research shows that scientific literacy publications from 1977-2023 are 287 research papers. The most dominant keywords are scientific literacy skills, physics teacher, and science education. The top author in scientific literacy is Prahani BK. The most published articles in scientific literacy are in the Journal of Physics Conference Series. Scientific literacy can serve as a strong foundation for achieving the SDG for quality education, as it enables individuals and society to understand, encourage, and support efforts to improve the quality of education for all. In conclusion, scientific literacy is still possible to analyze and link with other topics, so scientific literacy for education physics will make the world of education more diverse. There are many future study opportunities, from results analysis to literacy science.

Application of The PjBL Model to Train Science Literacy Skills of High School Students on the Subject of Alternative Energy

The development of science and technology in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 requires everyone to master 21st-century skills, one of which is science literacy. Science literacy skills in Indonesia are still relatively low. Students' low science literacy skills are caused by several factors: the selection of learning models, teaching materials, and non-contextual learning. This study aims to describe the application of the PjBL model to train high school students' science literacy skills on the subject of alternative energy. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. The sampling technique in this study used a purposive sampling technique. The research instruments used in this study were observation sheets for implementing the learning model and student worksheets. The qualitative data analysis technique used in this research is a case study. The results showed that implementing learning conducted in groups could make students active in solving problems. Each group actively participated in answering student worksheets and completing projects by analyzing and making alternative solutions to the problems presented. The stages in the student worksheet following the PjBL model can shape the science literacy skills of high school students. This study's conclusion shows that applying the PjBL model trains students' science literacy skills. While applying the PjBL model, researchers directed each group to carry out project activities through the learning stages of the PjBL model. Each group was able to identify and provide solutions to problems, design product plans, develop schedules, make simple projects following the design, test the results, and make conclusions.

STEAM-Based Science Student Worksheets to Improve Elementary School Students' Scientific Literacy

This research was motivated by students' low scientific literacy skills and learning that only used textbooks. It is hoped that STEAM-based student worksheets can be an alternative to improving students' scientific literacy skills. This research aims to analyze student worksheets that are valid, practical, and effective for enhancing students' scientific literacy skills. Research and development (R&D) research on the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implementation, Evaluation) development model. The research subjects were determined by simple random sampling of 62 fifth-grade elementary school students and 2 class teachers. Data was collected using valid and reliable interviews, questionnaires, and tested methods. Product validation test results show that Aiken's overall validity index is 0.802, which belongs to the very effective category. Valid STEAM-based student worksheets that integrate various scientific disciplines, namely science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, contextually in one complete learning approach. Practicality is measured through STEAM-based learning, with an average implementation value of 4.91 teacher responses and 4.88 student responses in the practical category, implying that all learning activities can be completed effectively within the allotted time. The paired t-test for scientific literacy achievement produced a significance value of 0.020 < 0.05 with Sig. t-tail, meaning Ho is rejected. Based on the research results, the STEAM-based science worksheet developed is valid, practical, and effective in improving the scientific literacy skills of elementary school students.

Development of Learning Tools Oriented to the BRADeR Learning Model to Facilitate Teachers in Teaching Science Literacy

Literacy in science is one of the essential skills needed by students in the 21st century. Teachers require science literacy-based instructional tools to enhance students' science literacy skills. One alternative learning model to improve science literacy skills is the BRADeR learning model. However, there is currently a lack of instructional tools based on the BRADeR learning model. This study aims to determine the validity and feasibility of the instructional tools developed oriented towards the BRADeR learning model to facilitate teachers in teaching science literacy. This research and development study adopts the model proposed by Borg & Gall. The development model consists of three phases: preliminary research, development or prototyping, and assessment phase. Data collection methods for validity and reliability use the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method, and observation is conducted for lesson feasibility. The developed instructional tools include syllabi, lesson plans, student textbooks, student activity sheets, and science literacy skill tests. The validity of the instructional tools is assessed based on format, content, presentation feasibility, and language for each component. Reliability is analyzed using the percentage of agreement. To determine the ease of use for teachers in implementing the developed tools, the feasibility of lessons conducted by teachers in the classroom is observed. The results of the validity assessment by science education experts indicate that all BRADeR-oriented instructional tools developed fall into the highly valid and reliable category. Observations on the feasibility of lessons conducted by teachers fall into the good category. Thus, it can be concluded that the BRADeR-oriented instructional tools developed can be used by teachers to teach science and enhance the science literacy skills of junior high school students.

Metode Peningkatan Literasi pada Pendidikan: Analisis Bibliometrik pada Publikasi 2013 – 2023

This study aims to determine the conditions in the range of 2013-2023 related to the scientific map, publication trends, and thematic research coverage of literacy learning methods in education, especially articles published in Scopus, Google Schoolar, and Crossref indexed journals. The research process focused on the following questions: (1). How are literacy improvement methods in education seen from the publication map; (2). What is of interest to academics regarding literacy improvement methods in education? and (3). What topics are often written about in publications related to methods of improving literacy in education? In addition to the research and data sources to be used in the bibliometric analysis, 1200 articles were found through the keywords "literacy, education" in the "article title &; abstract" published in Scopus, Google Schoolar and Crossref indexed journals. To explore and identify the main thematic areas and topics that appear in the publications using keyword occurrence analysis. To support the data analysis and visualization process obtained from Harzing's Publish or Perish and VOSviewer applications. The results of this study show that the method of improving literacy in education is a research trend that has been in great demand in the last 10 years and is still growing. In the visualization section, the high keyword density is presented in 8 clusters, namely: (1) literacy; (2) student; (3) study; (4) ability; and (5) technique. Bibliometric analysis in the form of mapping provides information about the development pattern of publications in the field of literacy in education. These findings provide contributions for future research: 1) The need for holistic research on improving literacy in education; and, 2) the need for in-depth research that focuses on one or several themes that are still rarely studied such as: (1) literacy culture; (2) early age; (3) student response; (4) literacy numeracy; (5) scientific literacy skills; (6) literacy tree; (7) culture and (8) habituation. Keywords: methods, literacy, education

Analysis of Science Literacy of XI Class Students In Buffer Solution Materials

The background of this research is that the world of education is currently intensively developing scientific literacy skills for students. This condition is the result of the rapid development of science and technology (IPTEK), so students must be able to act wisely and be able to adapt to science, environment, society, and technology. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of scientific literacy in nominal, functional, conceptual, and multidimensional aspects of class XI students on buffer solution material at State Senior High School (SMAN) 1 Binjai, Langkat Regency. This research method is a survey research, using a cross-sectional survey design. The sample in this study was taken from class XI IPA 1, totaling 30 people based on a purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used was a scientific literacy test in the form of essay questions, with indicators of scientific literacy referring to the theoretical framework. Based on the results of data analysis, it was found that the average value of students' scientific literacy abilities, nominal literacy indicators were 83.33%, functional indicators were 57.67%, conceptual indicators were 59.07%, and multidimensional indicators were 28.49%.

Analisis Kemampuan Literasi Sains Peserta Didik SMA Kelas X IPA di Kota Makassar dalam Menyelesaikan Soal PISA

One of the skills that is important for students to have in the 21st century is scientific literacy. However, the scientific literacy scores of Indonesian students are still far below international standard scores. This study was to determine the scientific literacy skills of class X IPA high school students in Makassar City in solving PISA questions. The method used is descriptive quantitative. The population includes all students of class X IPA in Makassar City. A sample of 254 people from SMA Negeri 6 Makassar, SMA Negeri 21 Makassar, SMA Negeri 5 Makassar, SMA Negeri 9 Makassar, SMA Negeri 16 Makassar, SMA Negeri 4 Makassar, SMA Negeri 20 Makassar, and SMA Negeri 14 Makassar. The technique of determining the sample by cluster random sampling and simple random sampling. The data collection technique is in the form of multiple-choice questions of 25 numbers. The results of the data analysis showed that the percentage of students' scientific literacy skills was in the moderate category of 50% for 127 people. Furthermore, 12.2% in the high category were 31 people, 5.91% in the very high category were 15 people, 31.89% in the low category were 81 people, and 0% in the very low category were 0 people. The highest average score of scientific literacy skills from the three aspects of scientific literacy competence is found in the item evaluating and designing scientific questions, namely 33.92 in the moderate category.

Strengthening the Tension of Socio-Scientific Issues Based Learning to Promoting Democratic Life : A Systematic Review

Currently, Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI) are a learning approach that is widely used by educators, not only helping students to understand a topic but also improving students' scientific literacy skills, such as critical thinking, argumentation skills, and decision-making. Various studies related to SSI have been published but cannot provide specific recommendations for future SSI studies. Therefore, a research systematic review of literature related to SSI was carried out to identify and determine research trends related to SSI as a basis for conducting further SSI studies. In conducting this literature review, we collected SSI-related information from the Google Scholar publication database using socio-scientific issues as search keywords. In collecting and selecting it using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis), 155 articles were found that met the predetermined criteria for further analysis using Vosviewer. From the results of the analysis that has been done, decision-making is an item that has been studied a lot related to SSI. Thus, this item (decision-making) is recommended for further study.

Literature Study on Types of Electronically Based Science Learning Media in Improving Students’ Science Literacy Skills

Science literacy is knowledge of the subject matter, the ability to ask and answer questions, acquire new information, describe scientific phenomena, and draw conclusions from data. The creation of computer-based learning materials is one of the many initiatives that have been taken to improve students’ science litteracy, and is absolutely necessary to continue this work.This study aims to review various literatures on the types of electronic-based science learning media in improving students' science literacy. This research is a literature study using 18 articles from 2018 to 2022 which come from accredited and non-accredited national articles. A total of 18 relevant research papers were analyzed and evaluated with respect to objectives and media. The purpose of these 18 research articles is to develop learning media in improving students' science literacy, increasing motivation, knowing the feasibility of learning media and knowing student responses to the media developed with types of learning media such as e-modules, e-books, e-LKPD, media with interactive multimedia, audio visual and web-based such as software.

Optimalisasi Kinerja Guru Dalam Mengembangkan Keterampilan Literasi Sains Kelas IV SDN Karang Tengah 07

Teachers have an important role in creating quality learning that involves aspects of knowledge, attitudes and skills. one of the skills that support is science literacy skills. However, this skill is rarely possessed by students, so the author tries to analyze how optimizing teacher performance can develop this literacy skill. The method used is descriptive qualitative, where the instruments used are observation and interviews conducted at SDN Karang Tengah 07. The results obtained in this data collection are optimizing teacher performance in three processes, namely in planning by preparing teacher knowledge related to science literacy skills and paying attention to the needs of students and learning objectives, implementation by inserting science literacy in reading time activities and the learning process, and finally evaluation by providing positive affirmations.

Development Of An Ethnoscience-Based Digital Comic "Tari Saman" For Human Movement System Material

Scientific literacy skills are still low, and students' lack of interest in getting to know culture is a current educational issue, so innovative, creative and interesting learning media are needed to increase interest in reading and the formation of national cultural character in students. The development of digital comics in the field of science has been carried out by many researchers, but there are still few who combine the material with local wisdom to form cultural characters. This ethnoscience- based digital comic designed to be a pilot project and learning resource for teachers and students in Indonesia in mastering science, technology, skills and attitudes based on the Independent Learning Curriculum. The data was analyzed by processing validator response data with a Likert scale which was converted into qualitative data . The research subjects were media, material and language experts, 60 high school students in class XI high school science, and 6 biology teachers. The instruments used were expert validation tests and questionnaires. The data was analyzed by processing validator response data with a Likert scale which was converted into qualitative data. The purpose of this research can measure the effectiveness of the ethnoscience -based digital comic "Tari Saman" on movement system material to improve students' scientific literacy skills and national cultural character according to P5 (Strengthening Pancasila Student Profile Project). This research uses the 4D method (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). The validity test results show that ethnoscience-based digital comics “tari saman” have a moderate level of validity with an Aiken index value > 0.4. the results of the feasibility test were 88% by the teachers and 90% by students and media practicability were 88% by teachers and 89% by students. It can be concluded that ethnoscience-based digital comics “tari saman” are valid, feasible and practical to use as supporting media for Biology learning.