Critical thinking skills differences of junior high school students based on the gender

Abstract

One of the essential skills that must be approved in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 is critical thinking skills. One way to equip students to face global challenges in the 21st century. The aim of the study is to know differences critical thinking of junior high school students based on the gender. The research method is descriptive research. The sampling technique by random sampling technique. The data collection method used a critical thinking skills test with 7 description questions that were tested for 92 students by VII grade in one of junior high schools in Yogyakarta, with details of 47 male students and 45 female students. Analysis of the test results was carried out in a descriptive qualitative manner. Based on the results of the study showed the average critical thinking of female students had an average value of 42.67% while male students had an average value of 41.94%. The conclusion is critical about students in general, both male and female students depend on very low categories. So there needs to be innovation in science learning, such as using learning models, media, supporting teaching materials that can improve students’ critical thinking skills.