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Critical Thinking and Students Scientific Epistemological Beliefs

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated the critical thinking skills and Science Epistemological Beliefs (SEB) of grade VII students at an Islamic boarding school in MTsN 1 Sidoarjo, Indonesia. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, data were collected through a critical thinking skills test and a SEB questionnaire. The analysis revealed that the highest critical thinking indicators were basic classification, strategy, and tactics, demonstrating good performance. However, the justification indicator for SEB was notably low, highlighting gaps in students' understanding of scientific concepts. Overall, students exhibited moderate critical thinking skills, underscoring the need for strategies to enhance critical thinking and epistemological understanding.

Source: Indonesian Journal of Multidiciplinary Research

DOI: 10.17509/ijomr.v4i2.78727

Authors: Nanda Ayu Pitaloka, Nailil Inayah

Institution: UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Language: English

Topic: Educational Strategies and Epistemologies

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410112765

FWCI: 0.791

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Cited by: 1

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