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Journal : Studies in Learning and Teaching

Analysis of Natural Science Problem Solving Ability at Junior High School on Temperature and Heat Material Arrayan, Hamdi; Suprapto, Nadi; Munasir, M; Ilhami, Fasih Bintang; Sihombing, Rizky Agassy
Studies in Learning and Teaching Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): April
Publisher : CV Sinergi Ilmu dan Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46627/silet.v6i1.620

Abstract

This research aims to examine junior high school students' problem-solving abilities on the topic of temperature and heat. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, involving 20 seventh-grade students from SMP Negeri 1 Ngoro during the 2024/2025 academic year. The instrument used was an essay test, with problem-solving indicators based on Polya’s stages: understanding the problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan, and reviewing the solution. The findings revealed that students’ performance across these four stages remained relatively low. Most students tended to bypass crucial steps and proceeded directly to the solution without proper planning. Only a few were able to follow the entire process coherently and accurately. These results are consistent with previous studies, highlighting that students’ problem-solving skills vary significantly depending on their ability level. Therefore, more contextual, interactive, and student-centered learning strategies are necessary to enhance critical and scientific thinking skills in problem-solving.
Co-Authors Adiyanto, Afandi Putra Alhamidy, Muh. Hakim ali, Mohamad Fikri Aliansah Amanati, Anis Yulia Anam, Muhammad Abil Andy, Agus Anggraeni, Anggian Arrayan, Hamdi Budi Jatmiko Darminto, D Diah Hari Kusumawati Dian Sari, Agung Suci Dwikoranto Dyaz, Nandaru Eni Sugiarti Ernawati Ernawati F, Fitriana Famani, Silamai Tya Mariani Fasih Bintang Ilhami, Fasih Bintang Febryan Andinata Fredina Destyorini Gola, Nofefta Hariyono, Eko hudi, hudi Ilma Aulia, Ilma Ilyas, R Marpu Muhidin Jubaedah, Ubed Kemas A. Zaini T. Khoir Fadel, Arfakhsyad Krisdiana, Anita Kurniasari, Laily Yosie Lamhatunnisa, Lamhatun Lydia Rohmawati MACHFIRO, ARI Mahmudin, Wildan Millenia, Salsabila Happy Mita Anggaryani Mohamad Erihadiana, Mohamad Muhamad Januaripin Muhidin, R Marpu Mustofa, Muh Azam Muyasaroh, Anisa Fitri Nadi Suprapto Nafi’a, Ilman Nahar, Agus Samsul Nugrahani Primary Putri NUGROHO, TANTRIANA Nur Hidayati nurhadi, hafidin Nuriana, Didin Oka Saputra Pratiwi, Taufanny Putri Qiqi Yuliati Zaqiah, Qiqi Yuliati Rachmawati, Tsaniyah Nabilah Rahayu, Nella Puji Rahmadanty, Ferina Ramdani, Miswan Rizky Firmansyah Rosihan Anwar, Rosihan Royani, Alifia Ruswandi, Uus saputri lubis, salma Satriawan, Muhammad Sihombing, Rizky Agassy sinta agustin, putri Siti Helmyati Suaebah, Evi Subaidi Subaidi, Subaidi Suroaji, Ahmad Syihabuddin, Dimas Muhamad Triwikantoro Triwikantoro Utama Alan Deta Utami, Yekti Purnama Wahono Widodo WAHYU YULIANTI, ZUN Wakfiyah, Khofidotul Wijayaningputri, Arinta Rezty Wulancahayani, Entang Zainuddin, Abu Zainuri, M