Scientific competence in explaining scientific phenomena and interpreting data using scientific evidence of 9th-grade students to design of science teaching activities using social issues
Keywords:
Explain Phenomena and Interpret Data, Evidence Scientifically, Socio Scientific IssueAbstract
The research aimed to
1) study the scientific competencies in explaining scientific phenomena and interpreting data using scientific evidence among ninth-grade student, and
2) design learning activities using social issues as context.
The sample group consisted of 26 Grade 9 students from an extended opportunity school in Phuket Province during the academic year 2023, selected through purposive sampling. The research tools included a scientific competency assessment, an observation form, and a journal recording form. Data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively using basic statistical values such as mean and percentage. The results showed that students had an average score of 50.08% in explaining scientific phenomena and 48.08% The learning activities based on the context of social issues were characterized by their emphasis on analyzing data to connect to knowledge and stimulate student learning. Classroom activities should promote argumentation among students and provide opportunities for them to utilize diverse information to support decision-making. These research findings can be applied to improve the design of appropriate learning activities in the future.
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