Unnes Science Education Journal
Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): August 2025 Issue in Progress

Feasibility Analysis of Scientific Reasoning Skills Instruments for Prospective Science Teachers Using The Rasch Model

Arfiani, Yuni (Unknown)
Yulianti, Dwi (Unknown)
Masturi, Masturi (Unknown)
Nugroho, Sunyoto Eko (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the feasibility of a scientific reasoning ability test instrument for prospective science teachers using the Rasch model. The instrument developed refers to Lawson's Classroom Test of Scientific Reasoning (LCTSR) indicators, focusing on scientific reasoning abilities, including variable control, combinatorial, probability, relational, and proportional thinking. The analysis was carried out using the Rasch Model with the WINSTEPS Version 5.7.3.0 application to test the validity, reliability, and characteristics of the test items. The feasibility test was carried out on 40 multiple-choice questions, tested on 110 test samples. The analysis results showed that 25 of the 40 questions were valid and covered all indicators of problem-solving skills. The test instrument also has a high level of internal consistency with a person reliability value of 0.84 and an item reliability of 0.95. Analysis of the level of difficulty of the test items showed a balanced distribution between very difficult, difficult, moderate, and easy questions. No items were detected as biased, indicating that this instrument is fair and can be used without favoring one group of individuals. Overall, the developed problem-solving skills test instrument is valid and reliable for use on prospective science teachers, assisting educators in evaluating students' problem-solving skills, providing constructive feedback, and improving the quality of learning in science.  

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Journal Info

Abbrev

usej

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Subject

Education

Description

This journal publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring internationally in science curriculum, instruction, learning, policy, and preparation of science teachers with the aim to advance our knowledge of science education theory and ...