Lantanida Journal
Vol 13 No 1 (2025): June 2025

THE IMPACT OF DISCOVERY LEARNING ON HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS IN CHEMISTRY: A META-ANALYSIS

Ardila, Mutia (Unknown)
Samosir, Rafidah Almira (Unknown)
Pratiwi, Alfira Julian (Unknown)
Kurniawan, Ekin Dwi Arif (Unknown)
Ridho, Dimas (Unknown)
Sa’diyah, Halimatus (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2025

Abstract

This research examines the effect of the discovery learning model on higher-order thinking skills in chemistry subjects at the high school level in Indonesia with a total sample of 230 students. The research method is a meta-analysis study with a range of research data from 2015-2024 based on Google Scholar indexed by Sinta. Heterogeneity test analysis using JASP version 0.8.5 shows a τ² value of 0.236 and a τ value of 0.485, with an I² value approaching 100% (CI: 74.015%–98.358%). The results indicate a high level of heterogeneity (98.358%). Therefore, a random effects model is used in the analysis. The meta-analysis results suggest that discovery learning significantly affects higher-order thinking skills (z = 4.730; p < 0.001; 95% CI). Funnel plot and Egger's tests did not show publication bias, supported by a fail-safe N value 488. The results of this study reinforce empirical evidence that discovery learning is a practical approach to chemistry learning.

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Journal Info

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lantanida

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Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Education

Description

Lantanida Journal is an, scientific journal open-access containing results research, literature reviews and recent news on science and technology in the areas of educational learning and learning development. This journal is formed from the initiative of Leaders Chemistry departmen, lecturers, ...