The Relationship Between Scientific Literacy and the Ability to Solve Environmental Pollution Problems
(a*) Yunita Ainun Jariah (b) Diana Vivanti Sigit (c) Adisyahputra

(abc) Biology Education, Jakarta State University,Jl. R.Mangun Muka Raya No.11, RT.11/RW.14, Rawamangun, Kec. Pulo Gadung, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13220

Abstract

The problem of environmental pollution is a challenge for all living things on earth. One effort that can be made to increase environmental awareness is through education. One of the agents who can be involved in overcoming various existing environmental problems is students. In order to support students^ ability to solve environmental pollution, they need to have scientific literacy. This research aims to analyze the relationship between scientific literacy and students^ ability to solve environmental pollution problems. The research method used in this research was a survey method conducted at 2 high schools in the Jakarta area with a total of 197 students. The instruments used are scientific literacy tests and environmental pollution problem-solving ability tests. The results of the research conducted can be concluded that there is a positive correlation between scientific literacy and students^ ability to solve environmental pollution problems.

Keywords: Environmental pollution- scientific literacy- learners

Topic: Biology