Skills Of High School Students Research Articles

Effect of Problem-Based Learning Model on High School Students’ Critical Thinking Ability in Biotechnology Viewed from the Level of Confidence

Learning using the problem-based learning (PBL) enables students to solve problems as well as improve their science knowledge and skills. This study aims to investigate the effect of the use of PBL on critical thinking skills of high school students in biotechnology. Various levels of students’ self-confidence are used as a moderating variable for PBL in producing the effect. A total of 64 students of SMAN 8 Batanghari Jambi were involved in this study. Some 32 students were allocated each to the experimental class which was learning using PBL and the control class which was learning using the expository learning. Data were collected using a pre-validated self-confidence questionnaires and tests of critical thinking skills. The factorial type of quasi-experimental with pretest posttest nonequivalent control group design was used in this study. The collected data were analyzed using a two-way ANOVA test. The results showed that PBL-students had a higher average score of critical thinking skills (85.87) than their counterpart (78.80). The data also showed that the students with better self-confidence also have a higher average score of critical thinking skills (85.32) than those with lower self-confidence (79.34). The results of the two-way ANOVA test showed that there was an effect of the use of PBL and the students' self-confidence on students' critical thinking skills. Even though it is very weak, the interaction between the learning model and the self-confidence was seemingly existed in affecting the students' critical thinking skills. It can be concluded that the appropriate learning model and appropriate self-confidence can affect student learning critical thinking skills

Involvement of High School Students of General Secondary Education Institutions in Environmental Projects: Theoretical and Methodological Approaches and Practical Implementation

The article considers certain stages of formation of educational and research skills of high school students of secondary education institutions in the implementation of environmental projects. The purpose is to analyse the specifics of attracting high school students of general secondary education institutions to the implementation of environmental projects. The main methods of research were methods of systematization, statistical processing, analysis, observation, induction, deduction, and synthesis used to solve scientific and methodological problems. Results. It is established that the goal of an environmental project makes it possible to choose a range of tasks that should be implemented by a high school student, namely: the object of research and the method of achieving the final result. In accordance with the set goal, the project objectives are determined. The solution of each task is a stage of research. Tasks determine the content of the study, methods, and results obtained. They can include the formulation of a problem, the identification of new facts, the establishment of new connections, a new formulation of a known problem, original conclusions and recommendations for the implementation of the obtained experimental data. The proposed scheme is a model for conducting research on determining water quality in aquatic ecosystems. The diagram shows three stages of step-by-step research. The first one is aimed at selecting the object of research (the main selection of criteria and objects of research is revealed). The second stage is the selection of methods for conducting the experiment. The criteria for selecting experimental sites are disclosed and, accordingly, identifiers for conducting an experiment and implementing an environmental project are given. The third stage is aimed at analysing the results of the study, formulating appropriate conclusions and planning the next stages of the study. The main stages in the formation of scientific research are considered from the formation of the topic, research tasks to the discussion and formation of conclusions of an environmental project. Conclusions. In the process of implementing environmental projects, which is aimed at search activities, high school students improve their ability to perform mental actions, operate in practice with all the acquired skills and abilities. The implementation of eco-projects develops logical and ecological thinking, forms a scientific and practical style of thinking, intuition, and develops interest in natural science. Scientific literature can’t provide deep and thorough knowledge, practical skills and abilities if the acquired theoretical knowledge is not combined with research activities. During their own observations, high school students are convinced that there are close connections between living organisms and the surrounding component, i.e. the environment.

Analysis High Order Level Thinking Skills of High School Students in Chemistry Learning

This study aims to describe the high-order thinking skills of high school students. The research method used is a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The sampling technique used was the random sampling technique. The research subjects were 488 high school students. The data collection technique is a two-tier multiple choice test consisting of twenty questions covering analyzing, evaluating, and creating. Based on the research results and discussion, high-order thinking skills of high school students showed an average in the very high category with a percentage of 1.8% with a frequency of 9 students. The ability of students in the high category has a percentage of 19.9%, with a frequency of 97 students and the ability of students in the medium category is 49%, with a frequency of 239 students. Meanwhile, the average in the low category is 21.9%, with a frequency of 107 students and the ability of students in the very low category has a percentage of 7.4% with a frequency of 36 students. Overall, high-order thinking skills in high school in Tegal are in the medium category.

Development of The Online Assessment Instrument for Fluid, Temperature, and Heat to measure the problem solving skills of high school students

Assessing learning is very important. During a pandemic an assessment could not be made directly. Therefore, the development of online-based assessment is still very much needed. In assessing learning, test instruments are needed. The test instrument serves to reveal a fact into data, so that if the instrument used in the study has good quality and is reliable or commonly called valid. Online assessment instruments can be made in various platforms and can be filled with questions that have been developed. This study aims to produce an online assessment instrument for fluid, temperature, and heat materials to measure the problem solving skills of high school students that are valid and reliable. The research conducted is included in the type of research and development (research and development) using the ADDIE design. The subjects of the scale trial were 60 students of class XI IPA. Expert validation data were collected by questionnaire. The trial data were collected by means of essay tests and questionnaires. Determination of the value of expert validity using the Aiken’s V formula. The empirical validity of the instrument was measured using the product moment correlation formula. Instrument reliability was measured using the Cronbach Alpha formula. The results showed that online assessment instruments on fluid, temperature, and heat materials to determine the level of problem solving skills of high school students were included in the valid and reliable categories.

Physics Textbooks Feature Augmented Reality Technology-Based Media For Kinematics Material: Training 21st Century Skills For High School Students

Textbook as the main medium of learning are required to meet the needs of the 21st century. Textbook must facilitate the formation of 21st century skills. The necessary skills are Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. This article describes the results of research on the development of a physics textbook at kinematic concept with augmented reality technology-based media. The physics textbook of this research is aimed at practicing the 21st century skills of high school students. The research method used is research and development with a Dick and Carey approach. A physics textbook at kinematic concept has been produced with stages to practice in 21st century skills. The components presented are: video based on augmented reality technology, data tables, graphs, pictures, mathematical analysis, verbal analysis for each subtopic presented. Learning is based on four pillars of education, namely: learning to know, learning to do, learning to be, and learning how to live together. The stages in the structure of the book being developed are concept maps, preliminary knowledge tests, theory by providing competency tests in each sub-chapter, summary, reflection, chapter competency tests, and learning activities that contain 4C components in practicing 21st century skills keterampilan. The results of this research and development textbook physics at kinematic concept have been validated by physics material experts, learning experts and textbook media experts. The expert gives a very decent assessment for all aspects that are assessed.

High School Physics Student Worksheets Assisted by Augmented Reality: Enhancing Problem Solving Skills

Practicum is a component of physics learning which is important in increasing the literacy of students in high school. This article describes the results of research and development of students physics worksheets with problem-solving stages equipped with AR (Augmented Reality) media. The research method used is a research and development method with the Dick and Carey approach. The resulting Physics Student worksheet is presented with stages to train students' problem solving skills. Activity components in Student Worksheet: short theory, videos with the help of AR (Augmented Reality) technology, practicum data, tables, graphs, graphic interpretation, analysis of practicum concepts for each topic presented in the practicum. The stages of problem solving in Student Worksheet: (a) describe an initial problem and a brief theory; (b) ask questions related to the problems given earlier; (c) describes the analysis of practicum data, and (d) explains the analysis of the physics concept of the practicum results. The results of this study have been validated by Student Worksheet media experts, physics concept material experts, and learning experts. To fulfill all aspects, it can be shown that a proper Student Worksheet is used to train the problem solving skills of high school students.

SHORT STORY TEXT TEACHING MATERIALS ORIENTED ON CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

This research was to obtain digital teaching materials for short story texts oriented towards critical thinking skills for high school students. Learning is an activity planned and facilitated by the teacher which aims to change student behavior for the better. Teaching materials can help and guide students in carrying out learning activities so that students' mastery of the subject matter becomes better. Short stories are stories that are physically short and can be read in one sitting. The research method that the author will use in this study is the Research and Development (R&D) method. This study uses the ADDIE research and development model method. The ADDIE development design stages are as follows: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Aspects of content or material obtained a percentage of 81,25%, aspects of presentation of material obtained a percentage of 75,00%, aspects of language and readability obtained a percentage of 81,25%, graphic aspects obtained a percentage of 90,00%. The results of the overall percentage of four aspects, namely content or material aspects, material presentation aspects, language and readability aspects, and graphic aspects obtained a score of 82.45%. Based on the results of these scores, the digital learning module for short story texts oriented towards critical thinking skills is included in the sufficiently valid criteria. Based on the results of the analysis of students' needs for teaching materials by the teacher and students, it can be concluded that students need teaching materials for short story texts oriented towards thinking skills for class XI high school students. Short story text learning modules oriented towards critical thinking skills for class XI high school students can be used as an alternative learning, because this teaching material is in accordance with the demands of the curriculum and according to the needs of students

Improving critical thinking skills of high school students through the implementation of mobile-based game applications

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of Android-based mobile games in helping high school students improve their critical thinking skills. A quantitative research method was used through a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test in both control and experimental classes. Data collection techniques comprised test techniques and the use of tools to obtain data about the critical thinking skills of high school students. The data was then analyzed quantitatively by t-test and n-gain scores. A total of 58 high school students studying the sociology subject participated in this study. The findings show that the use of mobile game-based learning products has a major impact on improving students' critical thinking skills. In addition, based on the findings of this study, it was evident that mobile game-based learning applied to sociology learning was included in the "efficient" category in influencing and enhancing students' critical thinking skills in an effort to build 21st century competence in high school students. Therefore, this research implied that teachers can start utilizing mobile game-based learning products as a medium for learning sociology in high school.

Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Using Integrated Student Worksheets Innovative Natural Science Learning Models to Improve High Order Thinking Skills of High School Students

Many studies have been conducted on the effect of student worksheets on student High Order Thinking Skills abilities. However, this research is still limited to aspects of research variables, especially moderator variables. The solution to this problem is to do a meta-analysis of the effect of worksheets on student High Order Thinking Skills abilities. The research objective was to determine the effect of worksheets on student High Order Thinking Skills abilities based on class levels, subjects, and learning models. The method used in this study is the method of meta-analysis, examining several articles in national and international journals. The number of samples taken used 25 articles related to scicence worksheets with 11 Physics articles, 7 Biology articles, 7 Chemistry articles. Articles reviewed from 2018-2022. The results of the analysis show that the use of worksheets has a significant effect on student High Order Thinking Skills abilities both in terms of class level, subjects, and learning model. Thus, the use of worksheets is effective for increasing student High Order Thinking Skills abilities at various grade levels, subjects, and learning models. Based on the research results using worksheets in physics learning is a good solution to improve student High Order Thinking Skills abilities.

Design and validation of two tools to observe and analyze history lessons in secondary education

This article focuses on the validation of two data collection instruments, one is the History Class Observation Tool (HCOT) and the other is focus groups with students, trainee teachers and tutors from secondary school classrooms. The main objective of the study is to obtain evidence of validity of the two instruments to be used in research on the design, validation, implementation, and evaluation of training units. All this in order to improve the teaching-learning process of historical thinking skills in high school students with the aim of forming critical citizens. The initial set of 32 observable behaviours was reviewed by 9 judges, who rated each on a scale of 0 (strongly disagree) to 3 (strongly agree) in terms of appropriateness, importance, clarity of wording, and observability. As can be seen from the results, both instruments according to the agreement indices suggest that the items, overall, can be considered suitable and important, and observable in the case of the observation instrument, as well as having clarity of wording appropriate to the objectives of both, with high confidence on the part of the experts. If we compare it with similar studies that we have discussed previously, we can see how this validation process has been quite rigorous and novel following some guidelines set previously in certain studies.

Cultivation of Students’ Intercultural Communication Competence Based on Situational Teaching Method in the Context of Key Competence

At the beginning of the 21st century, the European Union, in response to the wave of globalisation and the challenges of a knowledge-based economy, has vigorously promoted a lifelong learning strategy in the field of education and training, and has proposed key competence. The importance of intercultural communication has become increasingly evident in the process of globalization. English language teaching plays an important role in facilitating students’ intercultural communication skills. In English classroom teaching, we should not only attach significance to the language knowledge, but also integrate cultural concepts into English teaching and learning, so that students can perceive and experience the differences between Chinese and Western cultural practices. Situational teaching method is a lively and interesting method that integrates knowledge with context and can provide methodological guidance and implications for the cultivation of intercultural communication competence of high school students. This paper attempts to combine situational teaching method and intercultural communication skills development, and to investigate the effect of situational teaching method on the development of intercultural communication skills of high school students, so as to provide an effective method for the development of intercultural communication competence of high school students.

ANALISIS KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PESERTA DIDIK SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS NEGERI DI KOTA MAKASSAR

This study aims to describe the critical thinking skills of students in Physics subjects. The subjects of this study were students of class XI MIPA in public high schools in Makassar city. This type of research is descriptive quantitative survey method. The instrument used in this research is an essay form question. The results showed that the critical thinking skills of students in solving physics problems were 75.50% of the total population of students in the low category. In addition, the comparison of critical thinking skills of female students is higher than male students. It can be concluded that the critical thinking skills of high school students in Makassar city are still low.

Profile of the PhET Assisted Problem-Based Learning Model for Improving Critical Thinking Skills of High School Students

This research discusses the implementation of a Problem-Based earning learning model assisted by PhET Simulation to improve students' critical thinking skills on the material of traveling waves and stationary waves. The purpose of this study is to obtain a profile of students' critical thinking skills in physics learning at the Senior High School level and to evaluate the effectiveness of the PBL model enhanced by using PhET Simulation in improving these skills. This research method is a preliminary study and descriptive qualitative. The research instruments used were a critical thinking skills test, a teacher interview, and a learner response questionnaire. The findings of students' critical thinking skills are categorized into low, medium, and high. There are 62 students in the low category and 8 students in the medium category and the level of critical thinking skills of female students is higher than male students. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the critical thinking skills of students are in a low category, and practice and the use of appropriate learning models are needed.

Pelatihan English Communication Skills dalam Menghadapi Era 4.0 pada Remaja di RPTRA Kalideres, Jakarta Barat

Child-Friendly Open Public Space (RPTRA) Kalideres, West Jakarta is an economically/socially non-productive partner. The lack of ability to speak English properly and correctly is one of the main problems faced by high school students around RPTRA Kalideres. One of the difficult English skills for high school students around RPTRA Kalideres is the ability to communicate in English. What is often experienced by high school students around RPTRA Kalideres is wanting to say something in English but don't know what vocabulary to use and are afraid or not used to using English as a medium of communication. This is the background for lecturers in the English Study Program to hold community service activities. This form of community service is carried out in community service which is divided into two, namely the presentation of theory and the practice of communicating in English (speaking and writing). The media used in the English training this time are pictures and videos. After receiving material on how to communicate in English, the participants will immediately practice speaking and writing in English. The participants will be given a theme and must explain the theme in English both orally and in writing. It is hoped that with this training, participants can master English as one of the basic assets to be able to compete in facing the global era and can open various opportunities to achieve success.

Implementation of Problem-Solving Oriented RADEC Learning Model in Colloidal Material for the Emergence of Creative Thinking Skills of High School Students

Creative thinking skills are part of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) that aid students in problem-solving. Teachers have a responsibility to cultivate these skills by employing suitable learning models. The RADEC (Read-Answer-Discuss-Explain-Create) learning model offers an alternative approach for teachers to enhance student competencies. This study aimed to investigate the impact of a problem-solving-oriented RADEC approach through the colloidal topic on students' creative thinking skills. The research was conducted at a private high school in Cianjur Regency and involved 28 students from class XI. The pre-experimental method employed a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The findings revealed that this learning model effectively nurtured students' creative thinking skills. Students demonstrated significant improvements in various aspects of creative thinking, with percentages as follows: fluency (78.88%), flexibility (71.62%), elaboration (68.33%), originality (70.83%), and metaphorical thinking (61.11%). The pre-test and post-test scores indicated an increase in students' creative thinking skills, with an n-gain value of 0.5936, categorized as moderate. In summary, the problem-solving-oriented RADEC learning model proved effective in enhancing students' creative thinking skills in the context of colloidal material. This research has implications for teachers, urging them to consider implementing the RADEC model to foster the development of student's creative thinking abilities.

The Effectiveness of Multiple Representation Electronic Book Design in Improving Critical Thinking Skills and Creative Thinking Skills of High School Students

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of multiple representation electronic books developed in improving critical and creative thinking skills of high school students. The research method is development research (R&D) with the ADDIE model, effectiveness testing is carried out at the implementation stage with a pretest-posttest control group design. The critical thinking skills test instrument is in the form of multiple-choice questions and creative in the form of essay questions. The data analysis technique uses descriptive statistics. The test sample consisted of 60 students of class XI divided into the experimental group and the control group. The results showed that the N-gain value for the critical thinking skills of the experimental group was 0.62 and the control group was 0.35, the experimental group's creative thinking skills were 0.66 and the control group was 0.33. The statistical test results obtained that there was a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group. The effectiveness of the e-book is categorized as having a large effect, the effect size of critical thinking skills is 1.438 and creative is 2.219. Student responses to the developed e-book were positive, where almost all students agreed with the statements presented.

The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Critical Thinking Skills of High School Students

This research is a descriptive research that aims to describe students' critical thinking skills in chemistry during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic carried out online learning, then transferred to limited face-to-face learning. The research sample was taken from a Mataram City High School consisting of 9 classes XI and XII. Determination of the sample is determined as much as 30% of the population (10 people from each class). Sampling was chosen randomly (draw lots) in each class. The research data is in the form of a chemical bond material description test whose validity and reliability have been tested. Data were analyzed descriptively in the form of percentages. The results of the analysis of students' critical thinking values show various categories, namely the percentage of class XI is lower than class XII. Overall the highest obtained by students is in the less category. Likewise, class XI is lower than class XII in terms of indicators of critical thinking. A more detailed explanation is presented in this article.

Validity of Interactive Learning Media Integrated Critical and Creative Thinking Skills Aided by the Lectora Inspire Application

The importance of the ability to think critically and creatively in the learning process, especially in physics, is a challenge for educators to continue to improve the quality of learning, both in implementing the learning process and developing appropriate learning resources. This study aims to develop valid interactive learning media with the help of the Lectora Inspire application to improve the critical and creative thinking skills of high school students, especially in straight and parabolic motion material. The research design used the ADDIE model, including the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. This research is being developed through validation activities from three validators from the Padang State University physics department. The instrument for collecting data was an interactive learning media assessment sheet validated by experts. The subjects of this study were experts from the physics department lecturer Padang State University. The data analysis technique used Aiken's validity index. The validation results of learning media product development are in a very valid category, with an average value of 0.816. This indicates that interactive learning media that integrates critical and creative thinking skills with the help of the Lectora Inspire application have a very valid category. This validity component shows the feasibility of the product in material substance, audio-visual communication display, learning design, software utilization, assessment of critical thinking skills, and assessment of creative thinking skills.

Особливості розвитку соціальнопобутових навичок у старшокласників з інтелектуальними порушеннями

The article analyzes the content bases of the development of social and household skills in high school students with intellectual disabilities, in particular, the theoretical aspects of the formation of significant social and household skills are highlighted. to independent life, activities in society and further family life. Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the empirical study showed that the largest number of students with intellectual disabilities in the 5th (58.33%) and 10th (61.11%) classes showed an average level of social and everyday skills, in particular, a superficial analysis of the rules of behavior is characteristic for them in the micro and macro environment, not the ability to assert oneself; lack of desire and desire to improve one's own skills in household and social activities with peers and in the family; superficiality of moral and volitional qualities; situational manifestation of positive emotions and lack of stability of motivation; displaying positive, superficial and unstable behavioral skills in interpersonal relationships during various activities; inability to organize independent life and daily life; spontaneous use of known social and household skills in life situations; not monitoring your own health. The teaching staff of the school (55.56%) and the children's parents (63.64%) assigned this level of high school students with intellectual disabilities. A low level was established in students of the 5th (36.11%) grade, and a sufficient level - in the 10th (61.11%) grade. The development of social and everyday skills in high school students with intellectual disabilities in the educational process is possible during educational, corrective and developmental and educational classes. The entire educational process allows children to form permanent skills of practical preparation for life and behavior in the family and in the social environment. The considered skills mainly improve the level of psychophysical development and make it possible to develop the social adaptation and integration of children.

Use of augmented reality learning media to improve higher-order thinking skills in kinematics material

This study aims to analyze the effect of using augmented reality (AR) on higher-order thinking skills of high school students in kinematics material. In addition, students' opinions about this application were examined. The research method used is a mixed method with The Embedded Design model. The population in this study were all 11th-grade students, totaling 200 students divided into five classes. Furthermore, the sample was selected by purposive sampling of 80 students from grade 11 of SMAN 4 Kota Serang. This study will be divided into two, namely, the experimental class and the control class. The experimental class used AR applications during kinematics learning activities, while the traditional method was used for the control class, namely, not using AR applications during kinematics learning activities. The results show that students have higher-order thinking skills than the control group. This result is proven by the N-Gain value, namely in the experimental class; the AR application learning process has an N-Gain value of 0.69. In the control class, the learning process without using the AR application has an N-Gain value of 0.48. The students who participated in AR learning stated that they were motivated and felt happy learning kinematics. The implications of this study indicate that using AR applications is considered effective as a medium for learning kinematics material.