69 International Journal of Progressive Sciences and Technologies (IJPSAT) ISSN: 2509-0119. © 2019 International Journals of Sciences and High Technologies http://ijpsat.ijsht-journals.org Vol. 15 No. 1 June 2019, pp. 314-317 Corresponding Author: Nana Sutrisna 314 Analysis of Scientific Literacy Capabilities of Senior High School Students in Sungai Penuh Based on Science Competences Nana Sutrisna 1, Azwir Anhar 2 1 Student of Master Degree Programme of Biology Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia 2 Lecturer of Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia Abstract - This research aimed to analyze students scientific literacy skills of Grade X Senior High School in Sungai Penuh based on science competences. This research is a descriptive with a mixed method. The sample in this study were 86 students from three high schools with three categories: high, medium and, low categories taken by cluster random sampling technique. The instruments used were scientific literacy test questions and interview guideline sheets. The data analysis technique is done by describing the results of the student's test into the values and categories of scientific literacy achievements and analyzing the results of the interview. Based on the results of this research, it is known that the student scientific literacy skills of Grade X in Sungai Penuh based on science competency are classified as low with an average value of 22.66 to explain the phenomenon scientifically, 47.15 to evaluate data and designing scientific investigations, and 28.44 to interpret data and scientific evidence. Keywords - Science Literacy, Science Competence. I. INTRODUCTION Currently, education is in the 21 st century and also known as the term 4.0 industrial revolution era which is characterized by the rapid development of science and technology. Education in the 21 st century aims to encourage students to have skills that support them to be responsive to change along with the times. NCRL and Metiri Group [8] stated that one of the skills that must be possessed by students in the 21 st century is literacy skills. Besides having to have skills, there is also a need for a change in mindset from humans or students [15]. The government, especially Ministry of Education and Culture always strives to improve the quality of education. One of the government's efforts to improve the quality of education in Indonesia is to develop the 2013 curriculum as a form of improvement KTSP curriculum. Permendikbud Number 69 of 2013 stated that through the development of the 2013 Curriculum, Indonesian people who are faithful, productive, creative and effective will be able to contribute to the life of the world, nation, state and world civilization through strengthening integrated attitudes, skills and knowledge [12]. Natural Sciences (IPA) is one of the subjects in the 2013 Curriculum which is studied at the level of Junior High School (SMP). Science is the study of natural phenomena which include living things and non-living beings. At the Senior High School (SMA), science is studied separately in three subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.