Profiles of Physics Education Students at UNIMED in Using ChatGPT Viewed from Their Critical Thinking Skills
Derlina, Binar Kurnia Prahani, Ummuhan Ormanci, Hanandita Veda Saphira, Irham Ramadhani, Reni Riani

Universitas Negeri Medan
Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Universitas Bursa Uludag
Universitas Wollongong
Universitas Negeri Medan
Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract

This study aims to examine the profile of students in the Physics Education Study Program at UNIMED in utilizing ChatGPT for completing academic assignments. The research employed a quantitative method with a descriptive correlational design. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and critical thinking skill tests, involving a sample of 194 active students during the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. The results show that the students average critical thinking score falls into the low category, with a mean score of 40.77, ranging from 11.5 to 67.7. Analysis of ChatGPT usage profiles reveals that more than 90% of students demonstrated a high level of plagiarism, often copying answers directly without engaging in analysis or evaluation. These findings indicate that ChatGPT is predominantly used as an instant answer tool rather than as a learning aid that fosters critical thinking.

Keywords: Student Profile- Critical Thinking Skills- ChatGPT Usage

Topic: Applied Sciences and Information Technology