APPLICATION OF RASCH MODEL IN TWO-TIER TEST FOR ASSESSING CRITICAL THINKING IN PHYSICS EDUCATION

TitleAPPLICATION OF RASCH MODEL IN TWO-TIER TEST FOR ASSESSING CRITICAL THINKING IN PHYSICS EDUCATION
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2024
AuthorsKassiavera, S, Suparmi, A, Cari, C, Sukarmin, S
JournalJournal of Baltic Science Education
Volume23
Issue6
Start Page1227-1242
PaginationContinuous
Date PublishedDecember/2024
Type of ArticleOriginal article
ISSN1648-3898
Other NumbersE-2538-7138
KeywordsCritical thinking, item analysis, physics education, Rasch model, reliability test, two-tier test
Abstract

The challenge of accurately assessing critical thinking in physics education, particularly on topics like work and energy, remains a key issue for educators. The current study aims to address this challenge by exploring students' critical thinking abilities using two-tier test data analyzed through the Rasch model. Data were collected from students in Bengkulu Province, Sumatra, Indonesia, and analyzed to evaluate item fit, reliability, and students' abilities across various critical thinking dimensions. It was found that the two-tier instrument demonstrated high validity and reliability, with infit and outfit mean square values close to ideal, and strong separation reliability for both participants and items. Further analysis revealed significant variations in students' abilities in aspects of critical thinking, including interpretation, analysis, and self-regulation, indicating the need for more targeted pedagogical interventions. The study concludes that applying the Rasch model to analyze two-tier tests not only enhances understanding of students' critical thinking but also provides a novel approach to developing and implementing evaluation instruments in physics education. These findings contribute to the existing literature by deepening theoretical insights into critical thinking within physics education and offering practical guidance for educators aiming to improve curriculum design and teaching strategies.

URLhttps://oaji.net/articles/2023/987-1734897520.pdf
DOI10.33225/jbse/24.23.1227
Refereed DesignationRefereed
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