The Creative Thinking Skill of Biological Learning Students at Candi Baru High School

Abstract

The aim of this study was to describe the skill of students to think creatively about Biology at Candi Baru high school (HS). The study used a qualitative approach using a case study method. The population in this study was students of Candi Baru HS from the academic year 2016/2017. This research uses randomized cluster sampling. Samples were XI Mathematic and Science (MIA) 6, 7, and 8 classes. Data collected by observation and document collection, using a human instrument, an observation sheet and a categorization sheet. Data research included the quality of the student's; answers, works, and responses during the learning process. Data analysis was carried out descriptively by comparing the results of the research with information derived from literature or theory. The results showed that students' level of creative thinking skill is still low and the assessment provided by the teacher has not reached the students' creative thinking skill.