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Critical thinking disposition was linked to CGPA, not gender or department

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Research area:Social SciencesEducationEducational Practices and Challenges

What the study found

The study found a strong relationship between CGPA (cumulative grade point average) and critical thinking disposition among polytechnic students. It also found no significant relation between critical thinking disposition and either gender or department.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that students need special assistance in cultivating their critical thinking dispositions, especially in the areas of engagement and maturity. The study suggests this is relevant for supporting students' critical thinking development.

What the researchers tested

The researchers studied 194 polytechnic students from the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments in northern Malaysia. They measured critical thinking disposition using the Engagement, Maturity, and Innovativeness (EMI) assessment and analyzed the data with descriptive statistics and inferential tests in SPSS version 21.

What worked and what didn't

The analysis showed no significant relation between gender and department. It also showed a strong relationship between CGPA and critical thinking disposition. The abstract does not report other statistically significant findings.

What to keep in mind

The available summary does not describe limitations beyond the study's sample and setting. The findings are based on 194 students from two engineering departments in one region of Malaysia, so the scope is limited to that group.

Key points

  • The study examined critical thinking dispositions in 194 polytechnic students in northern Malaysia.
  • No significant relation was found between critical thinking disposition and gender or department.
  • A strong relationship was found between CGPA and critical thinking disposition.
  • The EMI assessment was used to measure engagement, maturity, and innovativeness.
  • The authors say students need special assistance in developing engagement and maturity.

Disclosure

Research title:
Critical thinking disposition was linked to CGPA, not gender or department
Authors:
Nurul Shida, Sharifah Osman, Abdul Halim Abdullah, Norulhuda Ismail
Publication date:
2026-04-24
DOI:
10.14419/ijet.v7i3.25.17597
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