2025-04-29
Analysis of Natural Science Problem Solving Ability at Junior High School on Temperature and Heat Material
2025-04-29 • Hamdi Arrayan, Nadi Suprapto, Munasir Munasir, Fasih Bintang Ilhami, Rizky Agassy Sihombing
This research aims to examine junior high school students' problem-solving abilities on the topic of temperature and heat. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, involving 20 seventh-grade students from SMP Negeri 1 Ngoro during the 2024/2025 academic year. The instrument used was an essay test, with problem-solving indicators based on Polya’s stages: understanding the problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan, and reviewing the solution. The findings revealed that students’ performance across these …