JIE (Journal of Islamic Education)

Science Process Skills of Madrasah Students and Implications for Science Learning in Islamic Education

Nurfika Putri Utami — 2026-07-27

This study aimed to describe the profile of basic science process skills (SPS) among Grade XI students at MAN 3 Palembang and to analyze its implications for science learning in madrasahs within the context of Islamic education. The study employed a quantitative descriptive approach using a survey method involving 314 Grade XI students selected through total sampling. Data were collected using the Basic Process Skills Test (BAPS), consisting of 36 multiple-choice items, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of percentages. The results showed that students’ basic science process skills were generally at a moderate level, with an average achievement score of 65.89%. Among the six basic SPS aspects, prediction achieved the highest percentage (79.30%), followed by classification (73.51%), whereas measurement obtained the lowest percentage (50.11%). These findings indicate that students possess fundamental scientific thinking skills but still require reinforcement, particularly in measurement skills. In the context of Islamic education, the findings suggest the need for science learning in madrasahs to place greater emphasis on inquiry, laboratory activities, and scientific investigations integrated with Islamic values to develop students’ scientific competencies while fostering reflective and responsible individuals. This study provides diagnostic information regarding the strengths and weaknesses of each SPS aspect that can serve as a basis for developing learning strategies, assessment practices, and science curricula in madrasahs to support the improvement of science learning quality within Islamic education.

Science Process Skills Profile of Madrasah Students in Supporting the Quality of Islamic Education

Suprihatin Suprihatin — 2026-07-28

Science process skills (SPS) are essential competencies in science learning that support students' scientific thinking and inquiry abilities. However, empirical evidence regarding the SPS profiles of madrasah students as a basis for improving science learning within the context of Islamic education remains limited. This study aimed to analyze the science process skills profiles of tenth-grade students at State Islamic Senior High School 3 Palembang based on six basic science process skill indicators and to examine differences according to gender. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed involving 230 tenth-grade students selected through total sampling. Data were collected using the Basic Science Process Skills (BAPS) test and analyzed using descriptive statistics and an independent-samples t-test at a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that the observation, communication, and classification indicators were categorized as high, whereas measurement and drawing conclusions were categorized as moderate. Prediction achieved the highest score in both gender groups. Although female students obtained a higher average SPS score (67%) than male students (63%), the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.337 > 0.05). This study was limited to a single madrasah, and therefore the findings cannot be generalized to other Islamic educational settings. Nevertheless, the findings provide an empirical basis for teachers to design inquiry-oriented science instruction that strengthens students' science process skills and contributes to the improvement of science learning in Islamic educational institutions.