Journal of Baltic Science Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23(6), С. 1227 - 1242
Опубликована: Дек. 25, 2024
The
challenge
of
accurately
assessing
critical
thinking
in
physics
education,
particularly
on
topics
like
work
and
energy,
remains
a
key
issue
for
educators.
current
study
aims
to
address
this
by
exploring
students'
abilities
using
two-tier
test
data
analyzed
through
the
Rasch
model.
Data
were
collected
from
students
Bengkulu
Province,
Sumatra,
Indonesia,
evaluate
item
fit,
reliability,
across
various
dimensions.
It
was
found
that
instrument
demonstrated
high
validity
with
infit
outfit
mean
square
values
close
ideal,
strong
separation
reliability
both
participants
items.
Further
analysis
revealed
significant
variations
aspects
thinking,
including
interpretation,
analysis,
self-regulation,
indicating
need
more
targeted
pedagogical
interventions.
concludes
applying
model
analyze
tests
not
only
enhances
understanding
but
also
provides
novel
approach
developing
implementing
evaluation
instruments
education.
These
findings
contribute
existing
literature
deepening
theoretical
insights
into
within
education
offering
practical
guidance
educators
aiming
improve
curriculum
design
teaching
strategies.
Keywords:
rasch
model,
test,
Eurasia Journal of Mathematics Science and Technology Education,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
21(4), С. em2622 - em2622
Опубликована: Март 31, 2025
Critical
thinking
(CT)
is
essential
in
science
education
to
enable
students
deeply
understand
scientific
concepts
and
apply
their
knowledge
solve
complex
real-world
problems.
Despite
its
importance,
a
notable
gap
remains
the
availability
of
instruments
designed
measure
CT
specific
topics.
This
study
addresses
this
by
testing
accuracy
an
instrument
for
assessing
secondary
students’
related
human
circulatory
system,
focusing
on
six
APA-defined
indicators:
interpretation,
analysis,
inference,
evaluation,
explanation,
self-regulation.
The
was
conducted
Bantul
Regency,
Yogyakarta,
Indonesia,
involved
445
8th-grade
from
urban,
middle,
rural
schools.
Data
were
collected
through
online
test
administered
collaboration
with
teachers
after
had
completed
topic.
Using
Rasch
model
data
analysis
improved
consistency
instrument.
Results
showed
that
self-regulation
subskill
lowest
mean
score,
highlighting
it
as
priority
development.
At
same
time,
interpretation
highest
particularly
level
4
rating
category,
making
most
mastered
skill.
These
findings
underscore
need
educators
develop
targeted
learning
strategies
enhance
skills
adapt
them
other
topics
similar
complexity
system.
Education Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(6), С. 560 - 560
Опубликована: Май 23, 2024
The
socio-environmental
crisis
in
which
we
find
ourselves
makes
it
necessary
to
promote
a
citizenship
capable
of
facing
global
challenges
an
informed,
critical,
and
participatory
manner.
Given
the
shortcomings
environmental
education
practices
limitations
teachers
develop
effective
activities
their
classrooms,
is
review
redefine
teacher
training.
In
accordance
with
case
study
research
method,
present
results
implementation
activity
for
training
on
socio-scientific
issues:
production
consumption
avocados
Spain.
aim
out
how
students
use
evidence
what
perspectives
they
integrate
when
making
argued
decisions,
will
allow
us
assess
didactic
potential
designed
contribute
consolidation
dimension
eco-social
education.
show
students’
ability
critical
reflective
way,
sometimes
oriented
toward
search
proposal
solutions,
also
address
problem
using
systemic
approach,
integrating
different
perspectives,
including
political,
economic,
social,
ecological,
ethical,
health,
local,
considerations.
For
this
reason,
presented
considered
suitable
promoting
didactics
BMC Medical Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 24, 2024
The
educational
landscape
of
toxicology
is
increasingly
integrating
computational
methodologies
due
to
ethical
concerns
about
animal
testing
and
advancements
in
biotechnological
data
analysis
tools.
This
paper
examines
the
evolution
significance
Toxicology
21st
century
(Tox21)
initiative
its
impact
on
education.
It
contrasts
with
traditional
methods,
highlighting
limitations
conventional
approaches
new
perspectives
offered
by
techniques.
study
emphasizes
importance
incorporating
into
curricula,
including
case
studies
that
demonstrate
how
this
integration
enhances
students'
problem-solving
abilities,
real-time
skills,
innovation
capabilities.
Furthermore,
it
outlines
effective
teaching
content
software
tools,
online
resources,
academic
literature.
also
addresses
challenges
faced
shift
explores
prospects
for
advancing
By
documenting
these
developments,
aims
clarify
current
education
preparedness
students
address
global
chemical
safety
innovative
solutions.
Science & Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 17, 2024
Abstract
This
study
explores
the
socio-scientific
issue
of
relevance
animal
experimentation
using
a
role-playing
game
to
develop
argumentation
and
decision-making
skills
as
key
components
critical
thinking.
The
activity
was
conducted
with
two
cohorts,
each
consisting
30
pre-service
early
childhood
education
teachers
at
University
Málaga
(Málaga,
Spain).
analyzes
arguments
provided
by
participants
justify
their
decisions
perceptions
on
before
after
engaging
in
role-playing.
findings
reveal
progression
from
initial
rejection
recognizing
its
imperative
role
shaping
scientific
knowledge.
Additionally,
an
enhancement
understanding
rational
aspects
is
detected,
observed
through
evolution
types
employed
justifications
intervention.
Furthermore,
emotionally
charged
related
ethical
moral
are
also
observed.
Journal of Baltic Science Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23(6), С. 1278 - 1290
Опубликована: Дек. 25, 2024
The
current
study
uses
the
Rasch
Model
to
measure
lower-secondary
school
students'
critical
thinking
skills
on
photosynthesis
topics.
Critical
are
considered
essential
in
science
education,
but
few
valid
and
practical
measurement
instruments
remain.
fills
gap
by
adapting
instrument
from
Watson-Glaser
Thinking
Appraisal.
A
quantitative
approach
with
a
survey
design
was
used
study,
involving
467
students
Klaten,
Central
Java,
Indonesia.
Data
were
analyzed
using
evaluate
each
item's
reliability,
validity,
level
of
difficulty,
discrimination
ability.
results
suggest
that
has
good
validity
inference
subscale
being
most
difficult,
while
evaluation
is
easiest
for
master.
findings
provide
insights
educators
designing
more
effective
teaching
strategies
develop
skills.
implies
obtained
offers
new
into
profile
learning
support
secondary
schools,
especially
photosynthesis.
Keywords:
thinking,
educational
evaluation,
topic,
model,
education
