Bioscientist : Jurnal Ilmiah Biologi
Vol. 14 No. 3 (2026): September

Development of a Science Process Skills-Based E-Worksheet to Enhance High School Students’ Critical Thinking and Scientific Literacy

Khafiyya Farda (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Syahmi Edi (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Fauziyah Harahap (Universitas Negeri Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study developed a science process skills-based electronic student worksheet (E-LKPD) for Grade XI biology and evaluated its validity, practicality, and effectiveness in improving students’ critical thinking skills and scientific literacy. A Research and Development (R&D) approach using the 4-D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate) was employed. Product validity was assessed by subject-matter, instructional design, and layout design experts, while practicality was evaluated through individual (n = 3), small-group (n = 9), and limited-group (n = 21) trials. Effectiveness was tested using experimental and control groups, each consisting of 26 students. Validation scores were 87.5%, 92.8%, and 95.0% for subject matter, instructional design, and layout, respectively, all categorized as very good. Practicality scores were 90.0%, 91.7%, and 93.0% across the three trial stages. In the experimental group, the mean critical thinking and scientific literacy scores were 86.31 and 87.58, respectively. The N-Gain was 0.72 in the experimental group and 0.40 in the control group, indicating high and moderate improvement, respectively. The independent-samples t-test showed a significant difference between groups (t = 5.80, p < 0.05). These findings indicate that the developed E-LKPD is valid, practical, and effective in improving students’ critical thinking skills and scientific literacy.

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bioscientist

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Education Immunology & microbiology Social Sciences

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Bioscientist : Jurnal Ilmiah Biologi (BJIB), receiving and publishing article in the form of research (scientific article) in the field of biology education and utilization of biological research in learning. Moreover, this journal bridges the gap between research and practice, providing ...