An Analysis Of Basic Science Process Skills Among Secondary School Students In Ranipet District

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the basic science process skills of secondary school students based on their gender and standard. A descriptive survey method was used to gather data from 600 secondary students, using a stratified random sampling technique in the Arakkonam educational block of the Ranipet district in Tamil Nadu, India. Each participant was given a 60-item Basic Science Process Skill test, which was developed and standardized by the researcher. The test’s Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient was found to be 0.734, indicating good reliability. The findings of the study demonstrated that there were significant differences in basic science process skills based on gender, with girls outperforming boys. Furthermore, students in X standard performed significantly better than IX standard students.