Alternative Framework, Attitudes towards Science and Problem Learning: A Pilot Study

Abstract

This research seek amongst 54 students, in form four Science subject. Research was conducted in one school in Sandakan, Sabah East Malaysia. Quantitative and qualitative designs were administered in this research. Body Coordination Two Tier Concept Test (BCTTCT) was used to assess the students' understandings of the Sciences' concepts. The test consisted of 20 question, the student needs to select the answer and write down the justifications of their answer. Interview were conducted with eight students to get in-depth views of their original Alternative Framework (AF) and Misconception and the relationships between AF and their Misconceptions. The findings suggested that AF Category 1 and Category 2 are relevant and the findings could be explained by Lumen Mind Theory. AF is useful model for teachers to interpret the students' answer.