Analysis of Attitudes and Approaches to Problem Solving: Gender Differences and Education Levels

Haeruddin Haeruddin; Kamaluddin Kamaluddin; Amiruddin Kade; Albar Rabak Pabianan

doi:10.37729/radiasi.v15i1.1816

Haeruddin Haeruddin Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia
Kamaluddin Kamaluddin Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia
Amiruddin Kade Universitas Tadulako, Palu, Indonesia
Albar Rabak Pabianan SMP Negeri 4 Palu, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37729/radiasi.v15i1.1816

Keywords: Attitude, Gender, Problem solving

Abstract

The main problem in this research is the low ability of students to solve physics problems. Students' attitudes and approaches to problem-solving are allegedly related to the way they study physics and their success in solving physics problems. This study demonstrated student attitudes and approaches to solving physics problems using Attitudes and Approaches to Problem Solving (AAPS) survey questions using quantitative methods. Data were collected from 1045 students. Data analysis was carried out by grouping the data by gender and education level. The t-test was used to see the differences in each group. The result showed no statistically significant differences between men and women (t = -1,65 dan Sig. = 0,098 > 0,05). In addition, there was a significant difference in the level of education between collect students with junior and senior high school education levels (p < 0.05). The implications for practice, and the directions for future research are discussed.

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