ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDE BY GENDER AMONG GRADE VIII STUDENTS AT A-ACCREDITED PUBLIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN TAMALATE DISTRICT

This study aims to determine the average score of, describe, and analyze differences in scientific attitude by gender among Grade VIII students of Grade A-accredited public junior high schools in Tamalate District. This study used a survey method with a quantitative descriptive approach. The study population consisted of all Grade VIII students of Grade A-accredited public junior high schools in Tamalate District, totaling 777 students from three schools. The sample comprised 197 students selected using random sampling. The research instrument was a scientific attitude questionnaire, and data were collected by administering the questionnaire to the students. The results show: (1) the overall average scientific attitude score of the students was 140. By gender, the average score was 137 for male students and 142 for female students. (2) The average percentage score of scientific attitude was 75% for male students and 78% for female students, both in the moderate category. (3) The analysis results show that there is a difference in scientific attitude between male and female Grade VIII students of Grade A-accredited public junior high schools in Tamalate District.