Journal of Digitalization in Physics Education (JDPE)
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): August

Identification of Students' Creative Thinking Ability in Solving Open-Ended Problems on Rigid Object Equilibrium Material Using Digital-Based Assessment

Ratna Purnamawati (State University of Surabaya)
Wasis Wasis (State University of Surabaya)
Muhammad Satriawan (State University of Surabaya)
Hanandita Veda Saphira (University of Wollongong)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Aug 2026

Abstract

Objective: To identify students' creative thinking ability in solving open-ended problems on rigid object equilibrium material through digital-based assessment at SMA Negeri 1 Badegan. Method: A descriptive quantitative method involving 108 eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Badegan. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and open-ended problem tests administered digitally using Google Form integrated with a learning management system (LMS). Students' creative thinking ability was analyzed based on four indicators: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The data analysis was conducted by calculating the percentage of achievement for each indicator and categorizing students' creative thinking ability levels. Results: Students' creative thinking ability in solving open-ended problems on rigid object equilibrium material was still relatively low. The fluency indicator obtained an average achievement score of 42.98% (poor category), flexibility reached 30.53% (very poor category), originality obtained 20.35% (very poor category), and elaboration reached 25.61% (very poor category). The findings indicate that students experienced difficulties in generating diverse ideas, producing original solutions, and providing detailed explanations when solving open-ended physics problems. The utilization of digital platforms through Google Form and LMS facilitated systematic data collection, efficient response management, and documentation of students' creative thinking performance. Novelty: The novelty of this study lies in the identification of students' creative thinking ability in rigid object equilibrium material through digital-based assessment. The integration of digital platforms as a data collection medium provides an efficient approach for analyzing students' responses to open-ended physics problems and contributes to the development of technology-supported physics assessment practices.

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Journal Info

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dpe

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Physics Social Sciences

Description

In addition to original articles, the journal features the following special sections: Research & Development in Physics Education Based Digital Technology: Research & Development area explores the creation and testing of new tools, methods, or frameworks that integrate digital technology into ...