Measuring students’ creative thinking skills with SCI-Fi (Science Creative Instrument in Fluids): How Suitable Is It?
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https://doi.org/10.18592/tarbiyah.v14i2.16085Keywords:
creative thinking, extended response test, fluid topics, learning instrument, PISA 2021 frameworkAbstract
This study aims to develop SCI-Fi (Science Creative Instrument in Fluids), an essay-based tool designed to accurately assess students’ creative thinking skills in physics by encouraging imagination and originality in problem-solving. The research adopts a Research and Development (R&D) approach based on the ADDIE model. To evaluate its quality, item validation was conducted using the Rasch model with 95 student respondents. The results show that SCI-Fi is valid and reliable, making it suitable for measuring creative thinking in physics. Additionally, it serves as a valuable tool for educators to identify students’ creative thinking profiles and plan targeted interventions, as well as for curriculum developers and researchers to promote creativity in physics education.References
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