Research Article
Exploration of Students' Problem-Solving Skills in Physics-Based on Expert and Novice Categories
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.12-10-2019.2296469, author={Nehru Nehru and Wawan Kurniawan and Cicyn Riantoni}, title={Exploration of Students' Problem-Solving Skills in Physics-Based on Expert and Novice Categories}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Education International Seminar, MSCEIS 2019, 12 October 2019, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={MSCEIS}, year={2020}, month={7}, keywords={problem-solving skills expert novice}, doi={10.4108/eai.12-10-2019.2296469} }- Nehru Nehru
Wawan Kurniawan
Cicyn Riantoni
Year: 2020
Exploration of Students' Problem-Solving Skills in Physics-Based on Expert and Novice Categories
MSCEIS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.12-10-2019.2296469
Abstract
In agreement with conceptual understanding, identifying problem-solving skills is an important topic in physics. The purpose of this research was to explore students' problem-solving skills based on expert and novice categories. The research used a mixed-method approach with an explanatory model with 34 prospective physics teachers at Jambi University, Indonesia. The data was obtained by using open-ended questions. Data were collected using tests and interviews. Data analysis was done by using the rubric for physics problem-solving skills. Problem-solving skills were classified into expert and novice. The research showed that most students have problem-solving skills by novice categories. The cause is the weak application of concepts in the problem-solving process. The research concludes application of the concept in the process of problem-solving not well understood by most students be the reason most students have categories novice ability in problem-solving.