IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Sudharma .A; Sethu S Nath

Volume : VI, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

A Study on the Relationship between Problem Solving Ability and SelfEfficacy in Physics among Students at Secondary School Level

Dr. Sudharma . A, Sethu S Nath

Abstract :

Problem solving is one of the most complex and important cognitive skills which engages a number of cognitive attributes such as domain knowledge, structural knowledge, metacognitive skills and ampliative skills. In order to solve problems in physics pupils need all these skills and knowledge and attitudinal components such as engaging intentionally, persisting on task and approach the task with confidence. Self–efficacy is “the belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the course of action required to manage prospective situation” Bundura (2005). The intention of the study was to find out whether there exist any relationship between problem solving ability in physics and self0efficacy in physics problem solving among students at secondary school level. Problem solving ability in physics was found out using problem solving ability list and Self–efficacy Assessment Practices, developed and standardized by the investigator. The collected data were analysed using appropriate statistical techniques. The findings of the study revealed that thee exist a significant relationship Problem Solving Ability between an d self–efficacy in physics among total sample and sub samples, based on gender. The study was also intended to find out whether there exist any significant difference in the problem solving ability in physics and self–efficacy in physics problem solving among students at secondary school level, based on gender.