scholarly journals Problem-solving and creative thinking skills with the PBL model: The concept of the human circulatory system

Biosfer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-166
Author(s):  
Marleny Leasa ◽  
Albertus Fenanlampir ◽  
John Rafafy Batlolona ◽  
Abdul Salam Saimima

Science learning in elementary schools using the PBL learning model can grow students' higher-order thinking skills, such as problem-solving and creative thinking skills. The purpose of correlational research was to analyze the relationship between problem-solving and creative thinking skills of elementary school students through the implementation of PBL. The predictor variables and criteria in the research were in the form of problem-solving and creative thinking skills, respectively. The population of this study was the fifth-grade elementary school students, totaling 120 students. This study’s sample was 33 students. The data retrieval used problem-solving and creative thinking skills tests on the concept of the human circulatory system. The data analysis was performed by linear regression. The results showed a correlation between creative thinking and problem-solving skills in learning with PBL. There is a strong relationship between problem-solving and creative thinking skills through PBL. The predictor variable contributed 37.8% to the criterion variable. This study recommends that it is essential to familiarize PBL in elementary schools learning to improve students' higher-order thinking skills.

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-90
Author(s):  
Rasimin Rasimin ◽  
Sukron Ma'mun

This study aimed at determining the effectiveness of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in empowering the creative thinking skills of elementary school students in Pagergunung Ulujami Pemalang in social studies (IPS) learning. The research population was all fifth graders of the elementary school in Pagergunung Ulujami, Pemalang Regency, the sample of this study was taken using quasi-experimental, while data collection technique used pre-test and post-test techniques on students' creative thinking abilities. Meanwhile, the statistical test analysis technique used the proportion test and the difference between the two proportions. The results showed a significance level of 5%. The conclusions of the study are: (1) PBL model is effective in the aspect of students' creative thinking abilities, but less effective in the aspect of problem-solving abilities in IPS learning, (2) PBL model is more effective than conventional learning in both students' creative thinking and problem-solving ability.


Author(s):  
Isti Aulia Maspupah

<p><em>Teachers are always required to always update the changes that occur, so that learning is able to prepare students to face the changes that occur. One of the important things that can be done by teachers is to develop HOTS-oriented learning so that students become accustomed to critical thinking so that they are able to develop their creativity. The purpose of this study is to determine the concept of higher order thinking skills, aspects of higher order thinking skills, HOTS-oriented learning characteristics. The results of this study are: Higher order thinking skills are thinking skills that are not just remembering, restating, and also referring without processing, but thinking skills to examine information critically, creatively, and able to solve problems, Skill-oriented learning higher order thinking is learning that involves 3 (three) aspects of higher order thinking skills, namely: transfer of knowledge, critical and creative thinking, and problem solving. The characteristics of HOTS-oriented learning must make students active in thinking.</em></p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Novy Trisnani

The ability to think reflective is an important ability to be developed in the mathematics learning process because it contains critical thinking skills and creative thinking skills. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of reflective thinking skills of elementary school students in high grades. This type of research is library research. The research data was obtained through a review of literature sources, including literature from print and online research journals, proceedings, reference books according to topics, modules, and other relevant sources. The ability to think reflective of elementary school students in high grades includes, first mentioning things in basic knowledge what is asked in the questions, what is known, mentioning the relationship between what is asked and what is known, and so on. Second, displaying problem-solving ideas designed according to known knowledge. Third, look back at the problem solving that has been made in order, including correcting and explaining if there is an error from the answer, and making conclusions correctly


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Uswatun - Hasanah ◽  
Fahrurrozi - Fahrurrozi ◽  
Zulela M. S. ◽  
Ahmad Januar

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the 5K-based Synectic model to improve the higher-order thinking skills of elementary school students. The type of research method used is a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design and a one-group pretest-posttest design with a control group design. The sample used was 127 grade V elementary school students in the District of Kebayoran Lama who were selected by purposive sampling technique. The results of this study prove that the application of the 5K-based synectic model obtained a significant value so that it is effectively used in improving the higher-order thinking skills of elementary school students. This model can help students develop creative reasoning to solve problems, store new information, assist in producing writing, and explore social and disciplinary problems to improve their high-order thinking skills. This research can be used as input for education practitioners, especially teachers in developing learning that adapts to the needs of the times and can develop students' reasoning.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Rukayah Rukayah

In the 21st century, it was required critical thinking generation which was able to solve problems and actively participate in making decisions on local and global issues that were formed through the thinking process. The research objectives were describing the questions form that are often used teachers, and the teacher’s need for assessment instruments to measure Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) that were appropriated to the level of elementary school students’ development. This was a qualitative descriptive research with a case research method. The research samples were 34 elementary school teachers in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. Informant selection used snow-ball sampling technique, while the research data are elementary teachers and documents. Data collection techniques were in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and document analysis. Data validity used source and technical triangulations. Data analysis used interactive analysis techniques including of (1) data collection, (2) data reduction, (3) data presentation, and (4) conclusion. The findings showed that (1) the description questions form are most frequently used teacher and multiple choice questions only measured C1 to C4; (2) 48% of teachers needed assessment instruments that can be used to measure HOTS.  


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoga Adi Pratama ◽  
Wahyu Sopandi ◽  
Yayuk Hidayah ◽  
Meiwatizal Trihatusti

ABSTRAK Keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi bagi siswa sekolah dasar sangat penting untuk menghadapi abad 21. Salah satu model pembelajaran yang dapat dikembangkan adalah RADEC (Read-Answer-Discuss-Explain and Create). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran RADEC terhadap keterampilan berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa kelas V sekolah dasar pada tema ekosistem. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuasi eksperimen dengan the matching pretest-posttest design. Sampel ditentukan secara purposive, dengan siswa SDN 5 Pagarsih sebagai kelas eksperimen dan SDN 1 Pagarsih sebagai kelas kontrol. Instrumen yang dikembangkan mengacu taksonomi Bloom Revisi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan model pembelajaran RADEC memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap berpikir tingkat tinggi siswa dibandingkan dengan model pembelajaran inquiri. Hal tersebut diperhatikan dari skor rata-rata pretest di kelas RADEC 40,44 dan inquiri 38.14. Sementara skor rata-rata posttest kelas RADEC 70.08 dan inquiri 56.5. Data tersebut menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan pada kelas eksperimen mencapai 29.64, kelas kontrol 18.36. Sintaks pembelajaran RADEC sesuai dengan konteks keIndonesiaan, khususnya pada tahap Read dan Answer yang membuat siswa lebih siap untuk belajar. Selanjutnya  Discuss, Explain dan Create yang lebih efektif dan  memudahkan proses pembelajaran.  Simpulan penelitian ini adalah model pembelajaran RADEC lebih berpengaruh positif dibandingkan model pembelajaran inquiri terhadap ketrampilan berfikir tingkat tinggi siswa.  Kata kunci: Keterampilan Berfikir Tingkat Tinggi, RADEC, Sekolah Dasar ABSTRACT Higher order thinking skills for elementary school students are important to face the 21 century resulting on RADEC (Read-Answer-Discuss-Explain and Create). The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of the RADEC learning model on HOTS of fifth grade elementary school students on the ecosystems theme. The research employed quasi-experimental model with the matching pretest-posttest design. Furthermore, the instrument developed refers to Revised Bloom's taxonomy. The results showed positive effect on students' higher order thinking compared to inquiry learning models seen from the average pretest score in the RADEC class 40.44 and 38.14 in the inquiry class, while the average posttest score in the RADEC class is scored 70.08 and 56.5 in the inquiry class. The data indicated that the increase in the experimental class reached 29.64, while the control class scored 18.36. The syntax used in RADEC learning model is in accordance with the Indonesian context, especially in the Read and Answer stages which make students ready to learn. Then, the Discuss, Explain and Create stages are more effective and ease the learning process. The conclusion of this research was that the RADEC learning model has a more positive effect than the inquiry learning model on higher order thinking skills Keyword: Higher Level Thinking Skills, RADEC, Elementary School


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