Year: 2024 | Month: February | Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 510-527
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20240253
Analysis of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Abilities of High School Students Using Essay Tests on Chemical Solution Topic
Nurul Aulia Naila Fitria1, Sri Susilogati Sumarti2, Cepi Kurniawan3
1,2,3Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia.
Corresponding Author: Nurul Aulia Naila Fitria
ABSTRACT
Critical thinking and problem solving skills are very important for an individual to have in the current era. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills can play a role in facing competition and challenges at the global level. The importance of critical thinking and problem solving skills means that an analysis of these ability profiles is needed. One of the chemical materials that is closely related to problems in everyday life and requires high-level thinking skills is solution chemistry. The aim of this research is to analyze the critical thinking and problem solving abilities of high school students in solution chemistry material. This research was conducted at three high school schools in Kudus involving 80 students. The instruments used are 10 essay tests for each of critical thinking and problem solving skills as well as interviews. The results of the analysis of critical thinking and problem solving skills in the three schools are on average in the poor category. It is hoped that this research can provide an overview for schools regarding the profile of students' critical thinking and problem solving abilities which can later be used as evaluation material for schools.
Keywords: critical thinking ability, problem solving ability, chemical solution topic
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