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Junior High School Students' Science Literacy Skills based on the Nature of Science Literacy Test (NOSLiT)

Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia · Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025)

DOI
10.15294/jpii.v14i1.15739
ISSN
2089-4392, 2339-1286
Published
2025-04-23
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Science literacy is a fundamental competency for students to engage with scientific issues and make evidence-based decisions. However, Indonesian students consistently rank low in international assessments such as PISA, revealing major gaps in their ability to understand and apply scientific concepts. This study aims to measure the science literacy skills of junior high school students using the Nature of Science Literacy Test (NOSLiT), which focuses on students' understanding of the nature and processes of science rather than solely content mastery. A descriptive quantitative method was employed with 150 ninth-grade students from five public junior high schools in Bombana Regency, Indonesia. The NOSLiT instrument, adapted to the Indonesian context, consists of 35 multiple-choice items across five science literacy domains. Results indicated that students' overall performance was categorized as very poor, with an average score of 39.7%. Key weaknesses were found in scientific thinking, societal application of science, and scientific methodology. These findings highlight a mismatch between current teaching practices and the demands of 21st-century science education. The study underscores the importance of integrating inquiry-based and contextually relevant pedagogy to enhance students' scientific reasoning, curiosity, and literacy. This research provides a foundation for curriculum development and targeted interventions aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education.

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  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari
  • State University of Semarang
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Rosliana EsoAffiliation unknown4
Edward NgiiUniversitas Halu Oleo2
La AgusuAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad BasriAffiliation unknown2
Arifin UthaUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Gunawan GunawanAffiliation unknown2
Holis HermansyahUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Mustarum MusaruddinUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Hasmina Tari MokuiUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Muh. Nadzirin Anshari NurUniversitas Halu Oleo1
LM. Fid AksaraUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Nur Fajriah MuchlisUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Muh. SholehAffiliation unknown1
Nur Hasiyatin HamunduAffiliation unknown1
M Reza AmriUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Siti Nurjanah AhmadUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Utomo Pranata HardiansyahUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Laode Muh. Nurrakhmad ArsyadAffiliation unknown1
Adris Ade PutraUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Deni AnggrainiUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Zulqarnain ZulqarnainAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad Zamrun FirihuAffiliation unknown1
Babeningsi BabeningsiAffiliation unknown1
I Nyoman SudianaAffiliation unknown1
Nursyamsi DermawatiAffiliation unknown1
La AbaUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Harsup HarsupAffiliation unknown1
Syamsul AlamAffiliation unknown1
Mirsan DahsyatAffiliation unknown1
Wiwik HidayatiState University of Semarang1
Senggo SenggoAffiliation unknown1
Muh Nur YaminAffiliation unknown1
Jopang JopangUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Syahrul SultanAffiliation unknown1

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