Relationship between Motivation and Critical Thinking Skills on Biology Learning Outcomes in Grade XI IPA at SMAN in Gowa Regency
Muh Hasim Arfah(1), Nurhayati B (2), Rachmawaty (3), Walid Sofyan (4)

Universitas Negeri Makassar (1,2,3), SMA 10 Gowa (4)

Abstract

The research aims to examine the relationship between learning motivation and learning outcomes, the relationship between critical thinking skills and learning outcomes, and to examine the relationship between learning motivation and students^ thinking skills on learning outcomes. This type of research is ex post facto research with a correlational design with two independent variables and one dependent variable. The sampling technique used is Simple Random Sampling. Data collection through tests and distribution of questionnaires. Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially with simple and multiple regression tests. The results of the study reveal that (i) the motivation to study Biology in grade XI IPA at SMAN in Gowa Regency is in high category, (ii) the critical thinking skill of students in grade XI IPA at SMAN in Gowa Regency is in moderate category, (iii) the learning outcomes of grade XI students at SMAN IPA in Gowa Regency is in moderate category, (iv) the relationship between learning motivation and Biology learning outcomes for grade XI IPA students at SMAN in Gowa Regency is in moderate category, (v) the relationship between critical thinking skills and Biology learning outcomes for grade XI IPA students at SMAN in Gowa regency is in strong category, and (vi) the relationship between learning motivation and critical thinking skills collectively on Biology learning outcomes in grade XI IPA at SMAN in Gowa Regency is in strong category.

Keywords: Learning Motivation, Learning Outcomes, Critical Thinking Skills, SMAN Gowa

Topic: Biology and Biology Education