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The Role of Socioscientific Issues (SSI) in Natural of Science (NOS) Learning: A Systematic Literature Review Ayu Mar'ati Barokatun Ni'mah; Muh Syahrul Padli; Roro Risya Iswara; Heru Kuswanto
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 5 (2025): May
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i5.10222

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This study analyzes the role of socioscientific issues (SSI) in improving learners' competence in learning the nature of science (NOS) based on articles in SCOPUS-indexed journals. This systematic review used the PRISMA framework to classify the pedagogical aspects of SSI in science education. Of the initial 717 articles, 53 were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results showed that SSI-based NOS learning can develop competencies such as argumentation, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and conceptual understanding. Examples of SSI integration include climate change, biotechnology, biodiversity, waste management, and chemical engineering. Its implementation involves inquiry, problem, and model-based strategies, with methods of discussion, debate, digital resources, and role-play. This review concludes that SSI provides a transformational approach to NOS learning by enhancing learners' cognitive and interpersonal competencies, making it a promising framework for future educational practice.
Critical Thinking and Mathematical Representation in Dynamics Motion: Instrument Development and Student Profiling in South Sulawesi Muh Syahrul Padli; Heru Kuswanto; Supardi Supardi
Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika dan Teknologi (JPFT) Vol 12 No 1 (2026): January-June
Publisher : Department of Physics Education, Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jpft.v12i1.10826

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The quantitative-descriptive study was conducted to develop instruments for measuring critical thinking and mathematical representation skills, specifically to characterize the student profiles in South Sulawesi based on established indicators in physics learning. The research involved 362 twelfth-grade science students from three randomly selected schools who had completed the Motion Dynamics topic during the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. Employing the One-Parameter Logistic (1PL) Item Response Theory, the study confirmed that the developed instruments possess high validity, excellent feasibility, and strong reliability (Person Reliability = 0.75–0.77; Cronbach's Alpha = 0.78) with minimal item bias. Rasch analysis revealed a difficulty range of −0.969 to +1.489 logits, which effectively distinguished between low-, medium-, and high-ability learners. Field test results indicated that students’ skills generally fall within the low-to-moderate range. Specifically, easy items (Items 1, 2, and 7) showed that students have mastered foundational skills, such as gathering information and expressing physics concepts mathematically. Meanwhile, moderate items (Items 3 and 8) demonstrated adequate analytical and problem-formulation abilities. However, items in the difficult and most difficult categories (Items 4–6, 9–10) revealed persistent weaknesses in higher-order thinking, particularly in evaluating conclusions and interpreting mathematical results conceptually.