Critical Thinking Ability Of Students Research Articles

Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Media Video Youtube Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Informatika Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Painan

Critical thinking in informatics learning is an important competency that needs to be developed in students. This study aims to investigate the effect of the use of YouTube video media on the improvement of critical thinking skills of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Painan. Through a quantitative approach with an experimental design, this study compares the critical thinking skills of students who receive learning with YouTube video media (experimental class) with students who receive conventional learning (control class). The research sample was taken at a simple random rate from the student population of grade VIII, namely class VIII.6 (experimental class) and class VIII.4 (control class). Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire that had been validated, consisting of 26 statements to measure critical thinking skills. Data analysis was carried out in two stages, namely descriptive analysis to describe data characteristics and inferential analysis using a t-test to test the average difference in critical thinking skills between the two groups. The results showed that the average score of critical thinking ability of students in the experimental class (95.56) was significantly higher than that of the control class (87.36) with a significance value of 0.001. This indicates that the use of YouTube video media is effective in improving students' critical thinking skills in informatics subjects

Natural and Social Sciences E-book Based on Inquiry Learning to Improve Higher Order Thinking Skills of Fourth Grade Elementary School Students

The low critical thinking ability of students is caused by a lack of student participation in learning and is dominated by teachers. Use of inappropriate media also causes this problem. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the effectiveness of E-book media based on Inquiry learning in improving the high-level thinking abilities of grade 4 students. The subjects used in this research were 17 grade students. This research uses the ADDIE model, which has the stages of Analysis, Design, Develop, Implementation, and Evaluation. The methods and instruments used are questionnaires and tests. The collected data was analyzed using qualitative descriptive and quantitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results show that the Science E-book based on Inquiry learning is valid, practical and effective for use in learning. Analysis of the effectiveness of e-books also shows a significant increase of 20.33% in students' HOTS abilities after using e-books. So it can be concluded that the Science E-book based on Inquiry learning is effective and has a positive influence in improving the HOTS abilities of class IV students at SDN 3 Kertha Mandala. The implications of this research show how important it is to create relevant science learning media to improve students' HOTS abilities.

PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MIND MAPPING BERBANTUAN MEDIA AUDIO VISUAL TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

IPAS is a learning that prioritizes students' critical thinking skills. However, the lack of use of attractive learning models and media results in students not being interested in participating in social studies learning, so that students' social studies learning outcomes decrease. This study aims to determine the influence of the Mind Mapping learning model assisted by audio-visual media on the critical thinking skills of grade V students in science learning in elementary school cluster IV, Kediri district for the 2023/2024 school year. The population of this study is all class V in Cluster IV Kediri, with as many as 180 students. This research was conducted using a pseudo-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. The results of data analysis showed that students who learned with the Mind Mapping model and audio-visual media had a significant increase in critical thinking skills compared to students who did not use this approach. The average score of critical thinking ability of students who used the Mind Mapping learning model was 88.39%, while students who did not use the model only achieved an average score of 80.32%. This shows that the mind-mapping learning model assisted by audio-visual media has a positive impact on the critical thinking ability of grade V students in science lessons in elementary school.

A Study on the Effectiveness of Lessons to Improve Critical Thinking Ability in University Students

This study analyzes the effects of lessons on critical thinking-related subjects operated in basic liberal arts and major subjects and seeks ways to improve critical thinking skills. The research design is a mixture of pretest-posttest and posttest designs. The critical thinking test was administered from the second semester of the 2022 academic year to the second semester of the 2023 academic year. Analysis of the study showed no statistically significant difference between the pretest-posttest critical thinking ability of students in the experimental group in the pretest-posttest design. On the other hand, the posttest designs showed that the experimental group had higer critical thinking ability than the control group, showing a statistically significant difference. When comparing the effectiveness of critical thinking ability by teaching method, there was no statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups regarding the total score, but the experimental group was more effective when it came to the rational evaluation subscale. This study found that short-term education does not necessarily lead to overall improvement in critical thinking ability and suggested continuous research expansion on critical thinking ability and evaluation of long-term effects.

Description Ability Literacy Science Numeracy in Class VIII Students at SMP IT Wahdah Islamiyah Makassar

This research is a descriptive research with survey method. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of Numeration Literacy Ability of grade VIII students at SMP IT Wahdah Islamiyah Makassar. The population of this study was all grade VIII students at SMP IT Wahdah Islamiyah Makassar consisting of 3 classes with a total of 89 students. The sample was selected by saturated sampling technique so that the determination of the sample when all members of the population were used as samples and the number of research samples was 89 students. The research instruments are in the form of numeracy literacy ability test question instruments totaling 15 questions and critical thinking skills test questions totaling 15 questions. The data collection technique is by giving tests directly. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistical analysis techniques. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that 1) The level of numeracy literacy ability of students has an average value of 30.34 fsn is in the low category. 2) The level of critical thinking ability of students has an average score of 39.78 and is in the low category.

Development of Google Sites-Based Social Science Learning Media to Increase Students’ Critical Thinking Ability

This research aims to (1) produce social studies learning media based on google sites to improve critical thinking skills of junior high school students grade VIII (2) determine the feasibility level of social studies learning media based on google sites to improve critical thinking skills of junior high school students grade VIII (3) determine the level of practicality of social studies learning media based on google sites to improve critical thinking skills of junior high school students grade VIII (4) determine the effectiveness of social studies learning media based on google sites to improve critical thinking skills of junior high school students grade VIII. This development research uses the ADDIE development model which stands for the stages of development, namely: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The subjects of this study were SMPN 5 Banjit students totaling 60 divided into 2 groups, namely the experimental group and the control group. In this study, data were obtained using test and non-test techniques. The test technique was used to obtain data on the effectiveness of the product which was carried out using a student critical thinking ability test instrument. While the non-test technique was used to collect data on the validity and practicality of the product which was carried out using product validation sheets, material validation sheets, teacher assessment sheets, and student assessment sheets. The results of this study indicate that the socialexplore website has very high feasibility. The results of material expert validation amounted to 3.79 with a decent category. The results of media validation amounted to 4.44 with a very feasible category. Teacher validation results of 4.40 with a very practical category. The results of user validation amounted to 4.31 with a very practical category. The results also show that the socialexplore website is effective and can help students to improve students' critical thinking skills on the material of the diversity of Indonesian society. The results of the experimental class critical thinking ability test were higher than the control class with an average value of 69.43 and the control class average value of 47.93. The Gain test results of the experimental class at SMPN 5 Banjit amounted to 0.68 with a moderate category.

Using Virtual Laboratory to Improve Student's Critical Thinking Ability in Learning Chemistry in High School

Education in the digital era requires innovation in the use of technology as a learning medium that can improve student’s critical thinking skills. One of the promising technologies is the virtual laboratory, which can be used as a medium of learning in chemistry lessons in senior high schools. This study aims to present an overview of the use of virtual laboratories to improve students' critical thinking skills in high school chemistry learning. In this study, an analysis of relevant literature was carried out to identify the benefits and potential of virtual laboratories in chemistry learning. The results of the study show that the use of a virtual laboratory can effectively improve student’s critical thinking skills in high school chemistry learning. Virtual laboratories can help students to develop skills in analyzing, evaluating and interpreting information in a chemical context, as well as increasing their understanding of concepts and problem-solving skills. To optimize the use of virtual laboratories in chemistry learning in high school, good planning, development and implementation is required, as well as an evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of using virtual laboratories. This research is expected to provide insights and recommendations for educational practitioners, especially in the development of chemistry learning that is innovative and oriented towards students' critical thinking skills.

PENGGUNAAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING DAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS (HOTS) PADA MATA PELAJARAN PRAKARYA DAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN KELAS XII IPS SMA NEGERI 1 MOTOLING


 
 
 
 
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 Before the action was implemented, the average score for Class XII students' Creative Products and Entrepreneurship lessons was 66.67. After taking action in cycle I, the average student critical thinking ability score was 72.89. Furthermore, in cycle II the average critical thinking ability of students increased, namely 89.48. Before the action was carried out, the average critical thinking ability of students was in the low category with a completion level of 44% out of 27 students. In cycle I, after taking action, students' critical thinking skills were still in the low category with a completion level of 56% out of 27 students. In cycle II, after carrying out further action as a result of reflection in cycle I, students' critical thinking abilities were in the medium category with a completion level of 93%, with a total of 25 students passing out of a total of 27 students.
 Keywords Keywords: Problem Based Learning Model, Project Based Learning, Critical Thinking Ability
 
 
 

PBL-based liveworksheet e-LKPD to improve critical thinking ability in 4th class primary school science learning

The low critical thinking ability of students in science and science learning is still not competent because learning activities still seem monotonous, teachers still do not use designing learning tools to improve critical thinking skills, especially not using interactive LKPD, therefore, researchers use PBL-based Liveworksheet software to improve critical thinking skills which aims to describe the development process, determine the level of feasibility, practicality and effectiveness of the product. This research method uses ADDIE, namely Analysis, Design, Implementation and Evaluation. Data collection techniques use test sheets and validation questionnaires on material, language, media, teacher responses and student responses. Based on these results, the PBL-based E-LKPD Liveworksheet to improve critical thinking skills is valid and practical to use for fourth grade elementary school learning activities.

Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Flipped Classroom (FC) Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Matematis Siswa pada Materi Peluang

The purpose of the study is to determine the achievement of student learning completeness on opportunity material after applying the Flipped Classroom (FC) learning model, knowing whether the mathematical critical thinking skills of students who get learning with the Flipped Classroom (FC) learning model are better than students who get learning with the direct learning model and to find out student learning activities during the application of the Flipped Classroom (FC) learning model. This study used a Quasi-Experimental design with the form of The Nonequivalent Posttest-Only Control Design. The population in this study was all grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 6 Singkawang totaling 115 students and the sample in this study consisted of 2 classes selected from 5 classes. Sampling using purposive sampling technique and selected class VIII E as experimental class and class VIII B as control class. The consideration of choosing the two classes is because there are still many students who have difficulty in learning and the average completeness of students has not reached KKM. Data collection is carried out by providing posttest questions on opportunity material and observation of student learning activities. Hypothesis testing using one sample t-test, two sample t-test. The results showed that: 1) Students achieved individual and classical completeness in classes applied to the Flipped Classroom (FC) learning model; 2) The mathematical critical thinking ability of students applied the Flipped Classroom (FC) model is better than students who applied the direct learning model; 3) Student activities are classified as active during the implementation of the Flipped Classroom (FC) learning model.

Critical Thinking Ability of Students with Rational Personality in Solving Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Problems

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa berkepribadian rasional dalam memecahkan soal HOTS. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yang melibatkan dua siswa kelas X di sebuah SMA di kabupaten Mojokerto yang memiliki kepribadian rasional. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan pemberian angket penggolongan kepribadian, Tes Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis SMA (TKBKS) dan pedoman wawancara. Analisis data berdasarkan indikator berpikir kritis (interpretasi, analisis, evaluasi, inferensi, eksplanasi dan regulasi diri). Dari hasil analisis data, berpikir kritis aspek interpretasi menunjukkan bahwa siswa berkepribadian rasional dapat memahami masalah dalam soal dan menuliskan apa yang diketahui dan ditanyakan pada masing masing soal. Siswa juga dapat memodelkan masalah ke dalam model matematika. Begitu pula pada aspek analisis, siswa berkepribadian rasional mampu menentukan informasi yang penting, tepat dalam memilih metode penyelesaian, dan melakukan perhitungan yang tepat pada soal kategori tinggi dan rendah. Namun kedua siswa tersebut melakukan kesalahan langkah dan kesalahan hitung ketika menyelesaikan soal kategori sedang. Pada aspek evaluasi, siswa dengan kepribadian rasional dapat menggunakan metode lain dalam menyelesaikan soal. Pada aspek inferensi, siswa berkepribadian rasional mampu menjelaskan kesimpulan dari jawaban yang didapat. Hasil yang sama ditunjukkan pada aspek eksplanasi, siswa berkepribadian rasional mampu menuliskan hasil akhir dengan benar dan tepat dan memberikan alasan setiap langkah yang dituliskan. Pada aspek regulasi diri, siswa berkepribadian rasional selalu mengecek hasil akhir yang didapat pada masing masing soal.

Application of media notion to improve students' critical thinking through TaRl learning at SMAN 6 Malang

This research was motivated by the low critical thinking ability of students in Geography subjects at SMA Negeri 6 Malang. This study aims to improve students' critical thinking skills by using a project-based learning model based on TaRl learning strategies. This type of research is classroom action research. The subjects of this study were students of grade X-I SMA Negeri 6 Malang. The instruments used in this study were interview sheets, observations, test questions, and documentation. Data collection techniques consist of interviews, observations, tests and documentation. Data analysis in this study used quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The result of this study is to improve students' thinking processes with a problem-based learning model based on Tarl learning strategies assisted by media notion in class X-I SMA Negeri 6 Malang. This is shown from the results of the analysis of each cycle showing a significant improvement so that students' thinking processes can develop.

Effect of STEM Integrated Problem-Based Learning Model on Students' Critical Thinking Skills on Electrolyte and Non-Electrolyte Solution Materials

This study aims to study the effect of problem-based learning integrated STEM and non-STEM learning models in improving critical thinking skills and their differences of learning process. The method used is a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest non-equivalent control design. The population of all students in class X science with non-probability sampling was 36 students each. The instruments used were observation sheets, description questions, and questionnaires. The results showed that the average percentage of STEM-integrated problem-based learning implementation was 96.00% and 93.00% without STEM, both of which showed very good results. The average critical thinking ability of students in the STEM integrated problem-based learning class is 71% and 59% without STEM, this is shown by the average value of the STEM integrated problem-based learning classes is greater than without STEM. The linear regression test using STEM integrated problem-based learning has a positive effect on critical thinking skills 2.251, t-count > t-table (3.756 > 2.032), Ho is rejected Ha is accepted, and without STEM there is no effect on critical thinking skills, with a t-count <t-table (2.016 < 2.032). The results showed that the STEM-integrated problem-based learning model had a positive effect on students' critical thinking skills on electrolyte and non-electrolyte solution materials.

Pengaruh Gender dan Strategi Pembelajaran Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Matematika Siswa Sekolah Dasar

The purpose of this study was to reveal the influence of gender and learning strategies on the mathematical critical thinking skills of fifth grade students at SDN 4 Pendem, Jembrana District. This study uses a quantitative approach with a 2 x 3 factorial design. From the results of the critical thinking ability test, it is found that the sig value for gender is 0.40 0.05, so it can be concluded that there is no difference in the average score of mathematical critical thinking skills. students who are influenced by gender. The sig value for the learning strategy is 1.010 0.05, so it can be concluded that there is no difference in the average score of students' mathematical critical thinking skills which is influenced by the learning strategy. There is no difference in the average score of critical thinking skills between male and female students who follow the learning strategy. Based on the results of data analysis, it was concluded that there was no difference in the average mathematical critical thinking ability of students which was influenced by gender.

Mathematical Critical Thinking Abilities of Students in Terms of Self-Regulated Learning in Realistic Mathematics Education Assisted By Mobile Learning

The students' mathematical critical thinking ability is categorized as still not good due to the teaching and lack of use of instructional media in the learning process. These factors also contribute to the students' low level of learning independence. Several studies have found that the mathematical critical thinking ability is still below average. One of the teaching methods that can help improve students' mathematical critical thinking ability is Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) assisted by mobile learning. This study aims to: (1) Test the effectiveness of RME assisted by mobile learning on students' mathematical critical thinking ability, and (2) Analyze and understand students' mathematical thinking ability in terms of their learning independence in RME assisted by mobile learning. The research method used is a mixed method with concurrent embedded research design. Quantitative research serves as the primary method, and qualitative research as the secondary method. The population in this study consists of seventh-grade students at MTs Al Wahdah Sumber in the academic year 2022/2023. The sample is determined using purposive sampling technique, selecting two classes as samples - Class VII A as the control group and Class VII B as the experimental group. Data collection techniques used in this study include tests, questionnaires, documentation, and interviews. Data analysis includes individual mastery test, classical mastery test, mean difference test, and proportion difference test. The results of this study indicate that: (1) RME assisted by mobile learning is effective in improving students' mathematical critical thinking ability, as evidenced by the average mathematical critical thinking ability of the experimental group reaching the actual mastery level, 75% mastery proportion in the experimental group, higher mean difference in the experimental group compared to the control group, and higher proportion in the experimental group compared to the control group, and (2) Diverse mathematical critical thinking abilities were found in the low, medium, and high learning independence groups.

Culture-Based Discovery Learning and its Impact on Mathematical Critical Thinking Skills

Complex life patterns in the 21st century require humans to master certain competencies and skills to adapt to life. Critical thinking ability is one of the important abilities to be mastered by today's students. This study aims to analyze the influence of culture-based discovery learning model learning. This type of research is quasi-experimental research. A total of 55 elementary schools and fifth-grade students were involved in this study. The experimental class consisting of 27 students was given treatment in the form of culture-based discovery learning, while the control class, which consisted of 28 students, was given conventional learning. Research data collection was carried out by giving tests of critical thinking skills in mathematics to two post-learning classes. Data analysis was carried out through descriptive data analysis and inference analysis through two independent sample t-tests with a significance level of 5%. The results showed significant differences in critical thinking skills between students taught through the culture-based discovery learning model and those taught through conventional learning models. The average critical thinking ability of students taught through the culture-based discovery learning model is higher than that of students taught through conventional learning models. It was concluded that the application of culture-based discovery learning can improve the critical thinking skills of elementary school students.

The effect of the generative learning model on the student critical thinking ability in environmental conservation topic

The low level of students' critical thinking ability makes students need help understanding science concepts. The application of an interactive learning model can be a solution to this problem. This research aims to analyze the effect of the Generative learning model on the critical thinking ability of 7th graders in Environmental conservation Materials. The research method used is the Quasy Experiment method carried out in class VII junior high school SMP Mutiara Insani Tangerang. Students' critical thinking abilities are measured by a written test instrument in the form of essay questions made according to indicators of critical thinking ability that have been adjusted as many as ten questions tested for validity and reliability. The selected experimental class comes from a population that is normally distributed, has a homogeneous variance, and has the same mean. The research results show that the experimental class with the Generative Learning model and the control class with the Discovery Learning model are normally distributed. Hypothesis testing is done by t-test, and the significance level is based on the results of the Posttest; there is a significant influence of the Generative Learning learning model on the critical thinking ability of class VII students. In conclusion, the Generative Learning Learning Model affects the Critical Thinking Ability of 7th graders Students in Environmental Conservation material.

Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition (SAMR) Model to Improve Student's Critical Thinking Ability

<p><span lang="EN-US">The use of technology in learning creates the need for applications and learning media that can improve students' critical thinking skills. The SAMR model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition), which offers teaching methods by integrating technology, can affect the learning process by improving students' critical thinking skills. This quantitative study used an experimental approach with a Posttest Only Control Design by dividing the sample into two groups (control and experimental classes) with cluster random sampling technique sampling on 54 students. The results of the post-test cognitive ability of the control class obtained an average value of 16.52, and in the experimental class, 19.63. Furthermore, the results of the post-test effective ability of the control class obtained an average value of 74.76 and in the experimental class of 84.07. This shows differences in students' critical thinking skills between students who use the SAMR model and those who do not use the SAMR model. In the results of the N-Gain analysis that has been carried out on the posttest value of the cognitive ability of the control class and the experimental class, the gain value of 0.33 is included in the medium criteria. While the N-Gain on the posttest value of the cognitive ability of the control class and the experimental class obtained a gain value of 0.19 which is included in the Low criteria. This study proves that the use of the SAMR model influences students' critical thinking skills, and the SAMR model has proven effective in improving students' critical thinking skills.</span></p>

Effectiveness of E-Module Circulation System Based on 8E Learning Cycle on High School Student's Critical Thinking Ability

Critical thinking skills are skills students must have in the 21st century. These skills can improve analytical skills and make students think more carefully This study aims to determine the effect of circulation system e-module based on learning cycle 8e on high school students' critical thinking skills. This type of research is quasi-experimental, which consists of 2 classes, namely XI IPA 1 as the experimental class with treatment using e-module circulation system based on learning cycle 8e and XI IPA 2 as the control class, which uses conventional learning. Based on the results of the study, it was found that there was a significant effect of the circulation system e-module based on learning cycle 8e on students' critical thinking skills, where in the control class the average posttest score was far below the experimental class, which was 55.5 and the experimental class average posttest score was 69.5. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, a significant value (2 tailed) was obtained of 0.003 (p<0.05). The use of circulation system e-module based on learning cycle 8e has a positive effect on students' critical thinking skills.

PENGARUH MEDIA POSTER TERHADAP CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS DI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN IPS ABAD 21

Student of class VII at MTs Al-Khoirot don’t have critical thinking skills 21st century. The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of using poster media on students' critical thinking skills in social studies subjects for class VII at MTs Al-Khoirot and to determine the effectiveness of applying poster media to social studies subjects for class VII at MTs Al-Khoirot. Using a quantitative method of the type of Quasi Experiment. Questionnaires are used as research instruments that have been tested for validity and reliability are used as data collection in this study. Hypothesis testing with Independent t-Test, obtained a tcount greater than ttable (tcount > ttable = 2,939 > 1,697) with a significance value (sig.2-tailed) 0.006 < 0.05. So the proposed hypothesis is accepted, it is concluded that the use of poster media affects students' critical thinking skills in social studies subjects for class VII at MTs Al-Khoirot. Paired Test Sample t-Test on critical thinking skills on the distribution of 1 and 2 shows the value of Sig.(2-tailed) 0.000 <0.05 so that it can be concluded that the average critical thinking ability of students in the experimental class and control class for the distribution of the initial questionnaire and The final result has a difference, the difference in average proves that the Social Studies subject for class VII at MTs Al-Khoirot is effective in using poster media.