scholarly journals The Effect of Using Solving Problems Strategy to Improve the Divergent Thinking Skills in Science Course among Female Students of Ninth Grade

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 419-445
Author(s):  
Salah A. Al-naqa
Keyword(s):  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Ninth Grade ◽  
Female Students

Measurement Invariance of Divergent Thinking Across Gender, Age, and School Forms

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jörg-Tobias Kuhn ◽  
Heinz Holling
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Specific Model ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The present study explores the factorial structure and the degree of measurement invariance of 12 divergent thinking tests. In a large sample of German students (N = 1328), a three-factor model representing verbal, figural, and numerical divergent thinking was supported. Multigroup confirmatory factor analyses revealed that partial strong measurement invariance was tenable across gender and age groups as well as school forms. Latent mean comparisons resulted in significantly higher divergent thinking skills for females and students in schools with higher mean IQ. Older students exhibited higher latent means on the verbal and figural factor, but not on the numerical factor. These results suggest that a domain-specific model of divergent thinking may be assumed, although further research is needed to elucidate the sources that negatively affect measurement invariance.

Analysis of Student Critical and Creative Thinking (CCT) Skills on Chemistry: A Study of Gender Differences

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Ryzal Perdana ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Essay Question ◽  
Chemical Material ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Critical And Creative Thinking

Abstract Critical and creative thinking skills are an essential attribute for success in the 21st century. This study aimed to determine the students’ critical and creative thinking skills in the Islamic senior high schools of Surakarta City so that teachers can pay attention to the strength and weakness of each student based on gender differences. This study used descriptive qualitative analysis. The subject of this study amounted to 180 students consisting of 80 male and 100 female students. The measurement of critical-thinking skills used a 6-essay-question instrument of the chemical material of electrolyte and non-electrolyte solutions that measures the aspects based on Facione theory, namely: analysis, inference, explanation, interpretation, evaluation, and self-regulation. Then, to measure creative-thinking skills, a 4-essay-question test instrument of the chemical material that includes 4 aspects according to Torrance, fluency, flexibility, original and elaboration, was used. The results showed that the creative-thinking skills of male students are better than those of female students and the critical-thinking skills of female students are better than those of male students.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kemampuan Berpikir Divergen dan Kemandirian Belajar terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Jumardi Rauf ◽  
Siti Nur Humaira Halim ◽  
Randy Saputra Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Ex Post Facto

The aim of this study to know the influence of divergent thinking ability and self reliance learning towards students learning results. This is an ex-post facto research, the samples was 102 students from ninth class SMPN 24 Makassar. The instruments was divergent thinking skills test, koesioner self reliance learning, and test of student’s mathematical learning results. The results of a descriptive analysis showed that the ability to think divergent students in middle category with average score 55.91, standard deviation 10.623 of the 100 ideal score with percentage 42.42%. The self reliance of learning students in the high category with average score 60.03, standard deviation 6.528 of the 80 ideal score with percentage 74.2%. The results of students learning in the good categorized with average score 80.77, standard deviation 6.416 of the 100 ideal score with percentage 53%. The result of inferential analysis shows that the divergent thinking ability positively and significantly affects the learning results of 0.183. Self reliance learning also positively and significantly affect the learning results of 0.101. The results of inferential show that divergent thinking ability and self reliance learning simultaneously influence the results of mathematics learning students with regression equation Y=70,119+0,009X1+0,181X2. AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya pengaruh kemampuan berpikir divergen dan kemandirian belajar terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah jenis penelitian ex-post facto, dengan mengambil sampel dari siswa kelas IX SMPN 24 Makassar sebanyak 102 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes kemampuan berpikir divergen, kuesioner kemandirian belajar dan tes hasil belajar matematika. Hasil analisis statistik deskriptif menunjukan bahwa kemampuan berpikir divergen siswa dikategorikan sedang dengan skor rata-rata 55,91 dan standar deviasi 10,623 dari skor ideal 100 dengan persentase 42,42%. Kemandirian belajar siswa berada pada kategori tinggi dengan rata-rata 60,03 dan standar deviasi 6,528 dari skor ideal 80 dengan persentase 74,2%. Sedangkan hasil belajar siswa dikategorikan baik dengan skor rata-rata 80,77 dan standar deviasi 6,416 dari skor ideal 100 dengan persentase 53%. Hasil analisis inferensial menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara kemampuan berpikir divergen terhadap hasil belajar matematika sebesar 0,183, terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara kemandirian belajar terhadap hasil belajar matematika sebesar 0,101, serta terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan secara simultan antara kemampuan berpikir divergen dan kemandirian belajar terhadap hasil belajar matematika persamaan regresi Y = 70,119 + 0,009X1 + 0,181X2 

Analysis of Students' Critical Thinking Skills in terms of Gender Using Science Teaching Materials Based on The 5E Learning Cycle Integrated with Local Wisdom

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-199
Author(s):  
A. Ramdani ◽  
A. W. Jufri ◽  
G. Gunawan ◽  
M. Fahrurrozi ◽  
M. Yustiqvar
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Science Teaching ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Female Students ◽  
T Test ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Cycle ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Male And Female

Critical thinking is an important thing in building learners' knowledge. Students who have these skills will be able to solve problems effectively. This study examines the effect of science teaching materials based on the 5E learning cycle integrated with local wisdom in terms of gender on students' critical thinking skills. This quasi-experimental research with a pre-test-post-test control group design was carried out at Madrasah Tsanawiyah. Purposive sampling was used to select the research sample, including an experiment and a control group of equal ability between male and female students. The data were analyzed using a t-test and N-gain test to determine the improvement of critical thinking skills in both groups. The results showed that this teaching material affected students' critical thinking skills by the results of the t-test. The difference in the improvement of students' critical thinking skills is significant based on the result of N-gain and categorized as high. Students become more critical in solving problems after study using 5E integrated by local wisdom. The result shows an impact of this teaching material on first to fourth indicators of critical thinking skills. The fifth indicator is not affected by this teaching material because of students' weakness in elaborate the solution. There were also significant differences in the improvement of male and female students' critical thinking skills. One of them is that male students have a quicker response and higher self-confidence than female students in solving the problems. Based on this result, we conclude that applying science teaching material with 5E integrated by local wisdom positively affects students' critical thinking skills.

Designing a Transdisciplinary Approach to Elementary Math Literacy Learning through Science & the Arts

2019 ◽  
pp. 570-574
Author(s):  
Barbara Ann Temple
Keyword(s):  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Transdisciplinary Approach ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Elementary Math ◽  
Real World Learning ◽  
Initial Intervention

Engaging with subject matter in isolation stymies creativity, promotes rote learning, and limits development of divergent thinking skills. Conversely, a transdisciplinary approach to math develops critical and creative thinking skills, strengthens problem solving capacity, and promotes metacognition. In this pilot study, the design-based research process began with sharing initial intervention ideas for elementary Math lessons with participants at an international elementary Math conference. Utilizing participant feedback as part of the iterative process, three specific interventions for second-grade Math concepts were designed with intentional infusion of Science and the Arts. The ultimate goal for this research is the design of an effective elementary Math curriculum offering authentic, real-world learning through a transdisciplinary approach.

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