The relationship between self-efficacy and problem-solving ability in biology learning at the senior high school

Dina Maulina; Agung Putra Wijaya; Viyanti Viyanti; Septiana Media Wati; Ismi Rakhmawati; Nor Hasniza Ibrahim; Nadya Meriza

doi:10.21009/biosferjpb.58149

Authors

Dina Maulina Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung
Agung Putra Wijaya Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung
Viyanti Viyanti Physic Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung
Septiana Media Wati Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung
Ismi Rakhmawati Institute of Subject-Specific Education, Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Nor Hasniza Ibrahim Program Sarjana Campuran (Mixed Mode) Pendidikan Sains, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Baru, Malaysia
Nadya Meriza Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/biosferjpb.58149

Keywords:

Biology Learning, Problem Solving Ability, Reproductive System, Self-efficacy

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between self-efficacy and problem-solving ability in the topic of the human reproductive system at the senior high school level (SMA). The research employed a quantitative correlational design. A total of 65 students were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a self-efficacy questionnaire and an open-ended test to measure problem-solving skills. The data were analyzed using regression analysis, preceded by a Pearson product-moment correlation test at a significance level of α = 0.01, with prerequisite tests applied. The results showed that the self-efficacy of Grade XI students at senior high school in the human reproductive system topic fell within the moderate category as much as 37%, while their problem-solving ability was in the adequate category in 45%. Statistical analysis yielded a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.00<0.01 and a calculated correlation coefficient as much as 0.700> 0.244 this indicates a positive and highly significant relationship between self-efficacy and problem-solving ability, with a strong correlation strength. In conclusion, there was a significant positive relationship between students' self-efficacy and their problem-solving abilities in biology learning, specifically concerning the human reproductive system material.

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