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Exploring the interrelationships between critical thinking, practical skills, and summative achievement in secondary biotechnology education Nurhayati, Nurhayati; Rusyati, Lilit; Rustaman, Nuryani Y.; Sihombing, Rizky Agassy
Journal of Environment and Sustainability Education Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Education and Development Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62672/joease.v4i1.170

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Modern science education faces a persistent challenge: the disconnect between theoretical critical thinking development and hands-on practical competencies. This study investigated the relationships among critical thinking skills, practical performance, and summative achievement in ninth-grade biotechnology education within Indonesia's Merdeka Curriculum framework, which emphasizes conceptual understanding, scientific process skills, and 21st-century competencies. The research objective was to examine whether and how critical thinking abilities and practical performance independently or jointly predict summative academic achievement in biotechnology. Using a correlational design, data were collected from 113 ninth-grade students across four intact classes at a public junior high school in Bandung, West Java. Three validated assessment instruments measured the target variables: a critical thinking skills test based on Ennis indicators assessing analytical reasoning abilities, a performance rubric evaluating hands-on laboratory proficiency during practical sessions, and a standardized summative biotechnology examination measuring overall content mastery. Descriptive statistics revealed varied performance across assessment types, with mean scores of 59.7 for critical thinking skills, 86.6 for practical performance, and 70.4 for summative achievement. Pearson correlation analyses conducted in SPSS indicated a moderate positive relationship between critical thinking and summative scores, a weak positive association between practical performance and summative achievement, but critically, no significant correlation between critical thinking and practical performance. These findings suggest that while analytical reasoning contributes to theoretical academic success, procedural competencies operate largely independently from cognitive reasoning abilities in biotechnology contexts. The study suggests that science educators should implement integrated teaching methods deliberately bridging practical skills development with explicit critical thinking instruction to foster holistic scientific literacy.
Quantifying Research Productivity: A Bibliometric Analysis of Ethnoscience Ainaya, Syahida; Liliawati, Winny; Rusyati, Lilit
Journal of Science Education Research Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): J. Sc. Edu. Research (In Progress)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/jser.v10i1.72928

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This study aims to investigate the progress of ethnoscience research published on Google Scholar between 1966 and 2023, utilizing a computational bibliometric analysis approach with the assistance of the Publish or Perish and VOSviewer applications. Parameters including title, publication type, keywords, Citation, and year range were utilized to select the relevant data obtained from the Publish or Perish applications, resulting in a compilation of 252 articles related to the chosen theme, each spanning a period of 10 years, starting from theory, society, culture, and education, up to chemistry and physic subjects, supported by highly cited journal findings. The trending topics in the field of education are approaches and learning media. Based on the gathered data, it is evident that there are still numerous opportunities for further research in the field of Ethnoscience. The utilization of the VOSviewer application can aid in identifying problematic areas that can be explored as potential research innovation topics within the field of ethnoscience. Future research should explore the integration of ethnoscience with sustainability, digital learning, and global challenges while addressing gaps in knowledge and underrepresented contexts.
Exploring the Relationship between Logical Reasoning Skills, Scientific Literacy, and Academic Achievement in Science Courses Among Secondary Students: A Mixed Method Study Saputra, Winata Tegar; Rustaman, Nuryani Y.; Rusyati, Lilit
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 1 (2025): January
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i1.9547

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This study explores the correlation between Scientific Literacy (SL) results from PISA 2015 released items, the Test of Logical Thinking (TOLT), and Science Score Achievement (SSA). The method of this study used an explanatory sequential research design with cross-sectional and convenience sampling. Ninety-two 15-year-old students and science teachers participated. The correlation between SL, TOLT, and SSA was positive but moderately weak. The average SL score was low at 33.04%. TOLT results showed that 64.13% of students demonstrated concrete reasoning, 32.61% proportional reasoning, and 3.26% formal reasoning. SSA scores averaged 81.90, with 53 students scoring above average. Interviews with teachers suggested low SL and LT scores resulted from a lack of hands-on activities, as teachers relied heavily on lectures. Science textbooks also lacked inquiry-based learning tasks. The limitations of this research are that it does not cover gender comparison, school curriculums, or school locations, whether urban or suburban. The psychological aspects regarding the students’ interest or efficacy are not included in the discussion or provided. Also, students with positive learning experiences in science have good results in SL, and TOLT has not been proven empirically.