The Effects of Science Education Based on Science Process Skills on Scientific Problem Solving

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of the primary science education based
on science process skills on the scientific problem solving skills of elementary students. In the study, quasiexperimental design with a control group was used. In order to determine the scientific problem solving skills
of the students, Scientific Problem Solving Test was applied to the experimental and control groups as pre
and post test. The coefficient of the Cronbach alpha reliability of the test was found as 0,86. Results showed
that the science education based on science process skills enhances the scientific problem solving skills of
students.