DEVELOPMENT OF ASICC-BASED MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDENT WORKSHEETS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS^ CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Silvi Fitria Kumalasari1, Nyoto Pujiadi2, Dina Maulina3, Dwi Ari Budiretnani1, Poppy Rahmatika Primandiri1,4, Agus Muji Santoso1,4

Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi, Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri1,
SMA Negeri 1 Kediri2,
Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi, Universitas Lampung3,
Kelompok Studi Biodiversitas Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri4

Abstract

This research aims to develop modern biotechnology worksheets to improve high school students^ critical thinking skills. This research uses design research with a development study which consisting of preliminary studies and prototyping. The research was conducted to senior high school in Kediri, East Java. Critical thinking skills scores are taken using a rubric that is integrated with essay test questions. Data was collected using pre-test and post-test questions, then analyzed quantitatively and descriptively. The results of this research reveal that ASICC-based student worksheets can improve the critical thinking skills of students in the medium category. Student learning stages in the form of searching, interpreting, and creating in the ASICC learning model can improve students^ critical thinking skills.

Keywords: modern biotechnology, critical thinking skills, student worksheets, ASICC

Topic: Science Education