Class XI Students in Aizawl City's Problem-Solving Skills with Regard to Gender: A Study
Author : R Lalduhawma and 2Lalhlimpuii Ralte
Abstract :
Problem-solving ability is a crucial skill for individuals to navigate complex situations and achieve success in various domains of life. It involves the capability of students to analyze and find solutions to challenges. It involves the ability of students to adapt to different situations and to identify the nature of a problem, as well as to determine the appropriate methods for resolving it. This study was conducted to study the problem-solving ability among higher secondary school students in Aizawl city. The sample consists of 160 students from six different Higher Secondary Schools in Aizawl city in which three schools are Government schools and the other three are Private schools. Problem-solving ability test (PSAT) developed by L.N. Dubey was used as a tool for data collection. The findings of the study reveal that the level of problem-solving ability among higher secondary school students in Aizawl city was very low. Out of 160 students, there are 123 students who scored Very Low Ability in problem-solving ability test and there are no students who scored Very High Ability. Also, the finding of the study reveals that there is no significant difference between male and female higher secondary school students in their problem-solving ability.
Keywords :
Problem-solving ability, higher secondary students, Aizawl city, gender
