Train high order thinking skills at undergraduate students chemistry through concept map based learning

Abstract

-This study aims to determine the role of concept map learning in studying organic chemical especially the matter of isomer. The subjects of this study were 58 chemistry education students with details of 24 PKU 16 students and 34 PKA16 students. Data acquisition was done by initial test, final test, and retention test, student response questionnaire and interview. Data analysis used descriptive and inferential analysis (t-test) using SPSS version 16. The results of the study were: (a) based on the gain score test () higher order thinking skills (analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing) PKU16 and PKA16 students increased with moderate and high categories; (b) have retention in higher order thinking skills; (c) excellent collaborative work, discussion and motivation; and (d) facilitate educational students in compiling of teaching material.