A case study of scientific literacy in natural science subject using rasch analysis model (RAM)

Open

N. Mubarokah, A. Permanasari, E. Eliyawati

2021 Journal of Physics: Conference Series Vol. 1806 Issue 1 Conference paper Cited by 2 SDG 4 Quartile

Abstract

The study aims to analyze junior high school students' scientific literacy in Natural Science subjects. The study used a case study method. There were 70 students of IX grade in a private junior high school in West Bandung Regency. Respondents consisted of 40 boys and 30 girls with an average age of 15 years old. The instrument used was a written test consisting of 30 simple multiple-choice questions for three aspects of scientific literacy, which were scientific knowledge, scientific competencies, and attitudes toward science. The data analysis used Rasch Analysis Model (RAM) and assisted by Winsteps 4.4.5. The results being discussed are the person and item reliability, variable maps, and differential item functioning (DIF). The results show that the average scientific literacy ability of students falls into the low category, and some questions have gender biases. Thus, scientific literacy needs to be promoted and involved effectively in teaching-learning activities to get students used to the scientific literacy environment in their learning programs during school years. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.

Affiliations

International Program on Science Education Study Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Dr Setia Budhi Street No. 229, Bandung, 40154, Indonesia; Department of Chemistry Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Dr Setia Budhi Street No. 229, Bandung, 40154, Indonesia

Research at a Glance

Premium content — register to unlock

Research at a Glance

Register to unlock

Topics & SDG Alignment

Premium content — register to unlock

Topics & SDG Alignment

Register to unlock

Collaboration

Premium content — register to unlock

Collaboration

Register to unlock

Author Profile (Selected)

Premium content — register to unlock

Author Profile (Selected)

Register to unlock

References Overview

Premium content — register to unlock

References Overview

Register to unlock

Journal & Source

Premium content — register to unlock

Journal & Source

Register to unlock

Metadata & Integrity

Premium content — register to unlock

Metadata & Integrity

Register to unlock