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IDENTIFICATION OF SCIENTIFIC REASONING ABILITY OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Wulandari, Etrica Damayanti; Efwinda, Shelly; Hakim, Abdul; Syam, Muliati; Damayanti, Puardmi
JURNAL EDUSCIENCE Vol 12, No 4 (2025): Jurnal Eduscience (JES), (Authors from Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia)
Publisher : Universitas Labuhanbatu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36987/jes.v12i4.6996

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Purpose – This study aims to 1) identify the level of scientific reasoning ability and 2) the difference between indicators of scientific reasoning ability of male and female junior high school students in Samarinda on climate change.Methodology – The research method used is descriptive quantitative, with data collection techniques through tests in the form of multiple-choice questions with reasons totaling 11 questions that have been validated and tested for reliability. The subjects of this study were class VII students, totaling 86 students from 3 junior high schools in Samarinda. The instrument used was a scientific reasoning test consisting of 6 indicators: conservation reasoning, correlation reasoning, variable control, probabilistic reasoning, proportional reasoning, and deductive hypothesis.Findings – The results showed that 1) The scientific reasoning ability of junior high school students in Samarinda averaged 45.63 in the transition stage between concrete and formal operations. Each indicator is in a different category: good, sufficient, and deficient. The highest result on the conservation reasoning indicator (65.33) shows that students adequately retain their knowledge, even though the appearance of the object changes. The lowest result on deductive hypothesis reasoning (35.08) shows that students cannot make conclusions on a problem. 2) There is no significant difference between male and female students in scientific reasoning ability related to climate change material in all junior high schools in Samarinda.Contribution – This study provides recommendations for innovative learning methods, such as problem-based learning, to improve the scientific reasoning skills of male and female students.
STEM Skills Self-efficacy and Motivation: ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN ELEMENTARY LEVEL Suhartini, Erna; Haerani, Rosita Putri Rahmi; Hasanah, Nur; Nur’aini, Anugrah Putri; Sulaeman, Nurul Fitriyah; Efwinda, Shelly
JURNAL EDUSCIENCE Vol 13, No 2 (2026): Jurnal Eduscience (JES), (Authors from Malaysia and Indonesia)
Publisher : Universitas Labuhanbatu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36987/jes.v13i2.8250

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Purpose – The study examines the self-efficacy in STEM skills and the motivation of elementary school student in science learning on the theme of sustainable cities, highlighting gender and regional differences in East Kalimantan to understand the opportunities, challenges, and their implications for inclusive and sustainable learning.Methodology – This study employed a mixed-methods approach with a cross-sectional, explanatory, sequential design, involving 450 students and 8 teachers from elementary schools in Kutai Kartanegara, Samarinda, and Balikpapan. Data were collected through validated self-efficacy and motivation questionnaires and teacher interviews, then analyzed descriptively (SPSS) and thematically using joint display integration to illustrate students' self-efficacy and motivation dynamics across gender and regional contexts. Qualitative findings complemented the quantitative results by capturing teachers’ perspectives on instructional practices and classroom barriers to STEM implementation.Findings – Findings reveal that while students generally demonstrate high levels of self-efficacy and motivation, there is a subtle gap: female students exhibit lower confidence in engineering tasks, mathematical self-efficacy remains moderate across all genders, and little disparity is evident between urban and non-urban learners. Students are highly motivated by activities that are enjoyable, challenging, and hands-on; however, traditional teaching methods and limited adoption of innovative STEM approaches—including project-based and game-based learning—constrain these benefits.Contribution– When supported by differentiated and inclusive learning environments, such approaches enhance self-efficacy, foster critical thinking, and increase engagement. These findings underscore the need for pedagogical transformation in elementary STEM education to address gender and regional gaps while maximizing students’ confidence, motivation, and preparedness for future academic and career pathways.