Interplay of Grade 8th Students’ Critical Thinking and Academic Achievement in the Subject of General Science

Abstract

This study examines relationship between critical thinking and academic performance in science subject at elementary level. The primary objectives were to investigate the association between science critical thinking and academic performance at elementary level, to assess students’ critical thinking at elementary level and to assess elementary level students’ academic achievement. The research design is correlational and descriptive. The study population consisted of 20172 students of 8th grade in District Muzaffar Garh. Sample size was determined through Raosoft calculator results to 377 students. Adopted Critical thinking test and Achievement tests were administered at the end of academic session 2024-2025 for data collection. Critical thinking test and achievement test were adopted to gather data from students. Data was analyzed by calculating the mean and standard deviation as well as using Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) test. The findings of the study found that there is a positive relationship between critical thinking and academic performance in science subject at elementary level. Future research should take place on higher levels and other subjects except science.