scholarly journals ENCOURAGING STEM INTEREST AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH JIC AND YSSC COMPETITION

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (23) ◽  
pp. 164-179
Author(s):  
Sitty Nur Syafa Bakri ◽  
Suriana Lasaraiya ◽  
Nurliyana Juhan ◽  
Che Haziqah Che Hussin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Young Scientist ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Research Assessment ◽  
School Students ◽  
Video Presentation ◽  
Short Video ◽  
Stem Interest

To cultivate STEM interest amongst high school students, a STEM carnival organized by PPST, UMS was conducted through Junior Innovator Competition (JIC) and Young Scientist Sci-Show Competition (YSSC). The competitions were participated by high school students from Sabah, Sarawak, and F.T Labuan. JIC requires a poster presentation for prototype innovation while YSSC requires a short video presentation about science knowledge learned in the school syllabus. The objective was to gauge JIC and YSSC effectiveness in students’ interest in STEM. A three-star rating Malaysia Research Assessment Instrument (MyRA) questionnaire resulted in 80% total feedback (Q1-Q6), as a principal in MyRA. The result indicated knowledge, attitude, skills, and aspiration (KASA) transformation amongst the students. Three main aspects were summarized from Q1-Q6: learning (Q1 & Q2), interpersonal skill (Q3 & Q4), and STEM interest (Q5 & Q6). Around 82% of students agreed that JIC and YSSC were able to increase their knowledge, interpersonal skills around 81%, as well as 84 - 88% in critical thinking. While 83.7% - 85.3% of students satisfactorily increased their STEM interest and 85% were willing to participate in future competitions. Interestingly, some ex-participants entered the PPST for Foundation in Science. Indeed, competitions such as JIC and YSSC have demonstrated an inclining STEM interest effect toward high school students.

scholarly journals MISCONCEPTION IDENTIFICATION USING THE CERTAINTY OF RESPONSE INDEX METHOD IN GAS KINETIC THEORY MATERIAL IN CLASS XI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Nisa Siti Romadona ◽  
Wanda Siti Nur Aulia ◽  
Suci Rizki Lestari ◽  
Nana Nana
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Kinetic Theory ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
School Students ◽  
Index Method ◽  
Response Index ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Senior High School Students

This research aims to identify class XI MIPA1 senior high school students, who experience misconceptions on the kinetic theory of gas. The method used to determine students who experience misconceptions is the Certainty Response Index (IRK) method. This method has four indexes in identifying students' mastery of concepts, namely lucky guess (LG), not knowing concept (NKC/TTK), knowing concept (KC/TK), and misconception (M). The subjects of the study were senior high school students in class XI MIPA1 in Tasik Malaya. The research instrument used was a kinetic theory of gas test equipped with an IRK scale assessment instrument. This research is a quantitative descriptive research that can determine weaknesses in understanding students' physics concepts with the IRK method. The results of data analysis using IRK revealed that students who experienced lucky guess (LG) were 9.0%, students who knew the concept (TK) were 35.2%, students who lacked knowledge or did not know the concept (TTK) were 21.9%, and students experiencing misconceptions (M) of 33.8%. Based on the sub-topic analysis, the level of misconception the results are also in the high category. Thus it was concluded that through the IRK method it was identified that most students were still experiencing misconceptions, did not know the concepts, and were lucky guessed in understanding the kinetic theory of gas in the class XI MIPA1 of senior high school in Tasik Malaya.

scholarly journals The Use of The Quizizz Application in The Scientific Literacy Assessment of High School Students On Global Warming Material

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Azuminatun Nadhifah ◽  
Mukhayyarotin Niswati Rodliyatul Jauhariyah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Difficulty Level ◽  
Literacy Assessment ◽  
School Students

This research aims to describe the feasibility of the scientific literacy assessment instrument, describe the high school students’ scientific literacy profile on global warming material, and examine scientific literacy instruments' practicality. The research data was collected using scientific literacy instruments with 16 multiple choice and four essays and student response questionnaires. This research refers to the ADDIE model. The analysis data of this instrument's feasibility is viewed from five criteria: the logical and empirical validity of the items, reliability, difficulty level, and distinguishing power. Student response questionnaires analyzed using quantitative descriptive methods. The sampling technique selected randomly. This study's limited trial subjects were 24 physics education freshmen at one of the state university in Surabaya city to determine the feasibility of the scientific literacy assessment instrument. Thirty-three students of Class XI MIPA 3 at one of the private senior high schools in Krian is a field trial. The results showed that the scientific literacy assessment instrument was feasible, with 10 of the 20 items developed. The average achievement of students' scientific literacy as a whole was 38. While the students’ ability in each aspect, namely explaining scientific phenomena, designing and evaluating scientific investigations, and interpreting scientific data and evidence, is in a very low category, less than 50%. The practicality of the instrument developed with a value range of 62%-74% in a good category. This research can be used as an evaluation material in learning activities to be more effective and optimal in improving scientific literacy skills. 

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