Analysis of mastery of science process skills and 21st century skills among secondary school students

Abstract

This study aims to identify the level of mastery of science process skills and 21st century skills among secondary school students in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. A total of 30 respondents were involved in answering the questionnaire. This quantitative study uses the survey method. The research instrument has two main parts: the science process skills questionnaire and the 21st century skills questionnaire. Subcategories tested in 21st century skills include attitudes and perceptions of PdP science, inventive thinking and effective communication. The findings of this study show that overall students have a high level of mastery in science process skills and excellence in 21st century skills. Meanwhile, Pearson's correlation test found a positive relationship between the level of mastery of science process skills and 21st-century skills.