IJORER : International Journal of Recent Educational Research
Vol. 5 No. 6 (2024): November

Science Literacy Competency Profile of Science Education Students in Understanding the Concept of Thermodynamics

Rif'atul Himmah (State University of Surabaya, Surabaya)
Budi Jatmiko (State University of Surabaya, Surabaya)
Binar Kurnia Prahani (State University of Surabaya, Surabaya)
Iqbal Ainur Rizki (Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Dec 2024

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the science literacy competency profile of science education students in understanding thermodynamics concepts at the State University of Surabaya, with a specific focus on identifying competency levels and gender differences in science literacy achievement. Method: A quantitative descriptive research was conducted involving 35 students from Science Education Class B, selected through random sampling. Data collection was conducted using a science literacy test instrument adapted from the 2025 PISA framwork, consisting of 15 questions (10 multiple choice and 5 essay question) designed to measure three primary science compenties. Results: The analysis revealed that 51.42% of students achieved a proficient level, 28.58% reached an advanced level, and 20% were at a basic level. Students showed the highest competency in explaining scientific phenomena (74.4%), followed by constructing and evaluating scientific investigations (65.7%), and lowest in research and scientific information used for decision-making (60.6%). Female students exhibited slightly better performance, with a 4-point advantage over their male counterparts. Novelty: This study provides a detailed analysis of science literacy competencies in understanding thermodynamics among pre-service science teacher. It also incorporates the lates 2025 PISA framework and highlights gender-based performance differences. The findings provide valuable insights for developing targeted interventions in science teacher education programs, particularly in strengthening evidence-based decision-making skills and practical applications of thermodynamics concepts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijorer

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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IJORER is an international journal (double-blind peer review) that focuses on Recent Educational Research. The journal concerns in Recent Educational Research accepts articles in the field of Education: instruction, learning, teaching, curriculum development, learning environments, teacher ...