IPER (Indonesian Physics Education Research)
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): IPER (Indonesian Physics Education Research )

DESCRIPTION OF CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS BASED ON CREATIVE THINKING TEST IN OPTICAL MATERIALS

Napitupulu, Jeremia Andi Sahputra (Unknown)
Bunawan, Wawan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2023

Abstract

This study aims to describe the creative thinking of high school students in solving physics problems. Creative thinking skills are crucial for developing long-term success and improving the quality of life. This research is qualitative descriptive research, research methods used in research is a qualitative method, participants in this study were students of class XI SMA IPA 2 and IPA 6, totaling 66 students, data obtained from student's thinking creativity test instrument which is strengthened by data from student and teacher interviews. Data analysis referred to three indicators of creativity used in the study:  fluency, flexibility, and originality.  The results showed that the aspect of fluency exhibits the highest average proportion among the characteristics of creative thinking, while the aspect of originality shows the lowest average proportion. It is necessary to apply various kinds of learning models that are applied to be able to improve students' creative thinking skills. Although there are some students with lower levels of creative thinking, it does not imply that they lack creativity, as creativity can be fostered through other activities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

iper

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Subject

Education Physics Other

Description

IPER (e-Journal) is a journal managed by the Physics Education Study Program, Under Physics Department of Universitas Negeri Medan. This journal contains the results of research on physics education, which is published two times a year. The IPER Journal is an integrated forum for communicating ...