scholarly journals Implementation of Inquiry Method on Students' Critical Thinking Ability in the Concept of Structure and Function of Plant Networks

Author(s):  
Nurlena Andalia ◽  
Muhammad Ridhwan ◽  
Roslina Roslina ◽  
Nur Afni ◽  
Burhanuddin AG

This study aims to determine the implementation of inquiry methods that can improve students' critical thinking skills on the concept of structure and function of plant tissues at the Sekolah Keberbakatan Olah Raga Negeri Aceh (Aceh State Sports School). The population of this research is the many 112 students of class XI of the Sekolah Keberbakatan Olah Raga Negeri Aceh. The sample in this study were 26 students in class XI-1 as an experimental class and 26 students in class XI-2 as a control class. The method used is a descriptive method with a structural approach. Data collection is done by test techniques and data processing using the t-test formula. The results of the data analysis showed that the average ability or average value of class XI-1 students of the Sekolah Keberbakatan Olah Raga Negeri Aceh in taking the test received 80.7. While the average value of class XI-2 students of the Sekolah Keberbakatan Olah Raga Negeri Aceh in taking the test gets 70. Based on the price of t-counts and t-tables at a significant level of 0.05 with db: 50 of the sample class XI, then t- the count is 6.40 and the t-table is 1.66. So that the hypothesis proposed the implementation of inquiry methods can improve students' critical thinking skills on the concept of the structure and function of plant tissues in the Sekolah Keberbakatan Olah Raga Negeri Aceh is Accepted. It is recommended that this research can increase knowledge through the use of inquiry methods in all biological science subject matter.

Author(s):  
Tri Novita Indriyati

This study aims to improve students' critical thinking skills (CTS) in disadvantaged, outermost and foremost areas, namely in Indonesia's border elementary schools which are full of limited educational facilities. This research was conducted on science subjects in grade VI SDN 29 IDAI on the balance of ecosystems. The method used for the research is the experimental method, which is Quasi Experiment because conditions do not allow for the control class to be held. The research design is one group pretest posttest design, where before the treatment is given, the sample is first given a pretest (initial test) and at the end of the learning sample is given a posttest (final test). CTS aspects developed in this study include identifying criteria for possible answers, mentioning examples, giving reasons, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of data analysis in the form of the results of the pre-test and post-test, there was an increase in students' average critical thinking skills, starting from 32% (less) in the pre-test to 75% (good) in the post-test. The application of discovery-inquiry method with work sheet illustrated media is also able to increase student learning outcomes to an average value of 72.38 with a graduation rate. The minimum criteria for completeness in classical is 84.62%.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhajir

This study aimed at producing a valid, practical, and effective Civics learning device with guided inquiry model to train the students’ critical thinking skills. The development of the learning device used Dick and Carey model and was tested in the classroom using One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The data were collected through observation, test, and questionnaire. The data analyses were through descriptive quantitative, qualitative, and t-test.From the findings in the trial classroom, it was found a valid, practical, and effective learning device. It was valid because the average score given by civics learning expert was more than 4 in the interval 1-5, and achievement test showed that it was valid, reliable, and sensitive. It was practical because the teachers’ ability in managing the classroom showed good and very good category, and the students' activities were categorized as effective. The learning device was effective because the students’ response was positive, the students’ achievement test was thorough, and the students’ thinking skill was increased.Results of the effectiveness of the learning device oriented guided inquiry method can be seen from the teacher's ability to manage to learn very well, students’ learning activity was effective, students’ response was positive, learning mastery was classically achieved namely 93.33%, and students’ critical thinking ability increased.Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that Civics learning device Oriented Guided Inquiry Method developed is feasible and can train students' critical thinking skills in learning.


2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Abdul Ghofur ◽  
Nahdia Rupawanti Basuki Raharjo

This study aims to examine the effect of 5E learning approaches (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) and SETS learning approaches (Science, Environment, Technology, and Society) assisted by social media applications on students' thinking skills. The design of this study was a quasi-experimental design of 58 Lamongan Islamic University students who were selected by purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques using written tests in the form of pretest and posttest, data analysis using two-way ANOVA. The results of data analysis showed that there was a significant influence between groups of students who were taught with the 5E approach and the SETS approach to their critical thinking skills. This is based on the calculated F value of 17,547 with a significance value of 0,000. Based on the results of the descriptive analysis showed that the average value of students' critical thinking skills that were taught with the 5E approach was higher compared to the average score of students who were taught by the SETS approach. The average value of critical thinking ability of students who are given learning using the 5E approach is 73.11, while the average value of critical thinking ability of students who are given learning by the SETS approach is 61.90. The use of social media applications in these two approaches is very helpful to complete the experience learning becomes more concrete so it can help them in discussion, reading, and practice.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Dewi Nirmala

Students' critical thinking ability is one of the components developed in 21st Century learning. However, this critical thinking ability is still very minimal and far from expectations, this is supported by the results of international surveys that show a low average value. Likewise, the results of the pretest of critical thinking skills of grade IV elementary school students in Cluster 2 Purwasari showed a low average value. This study aims to determine the improvement of students' critical thinking skills in reading comprehension learning through the use of the FIVES Model and the Guided Reading Model. The study used a quasi-experiment with Static Group Pretest-Postest Design. The results showed that the use of these two models could improve students' critical thinking skills. However, the use of Model FIVES experienced a significant increase compared to the Guided Reading Model. Thus, there is an increase in students' critical thinking skills through the FIVES Model compared to the Guided Reading Model.


Author(s):  
Yunila Fajrida ◽  

In the field of education, the presence of technology has helped teachers a lot in carrying out learning. Future education cannot only focus on cognitive aspects. To face various problems and challenges of the times in the future, students are expected to have much better attitudes, skills, and knowledge competencies, to be more creative, innovative, and productive. The purpose of this research is to analyze the feasibility and effectiveness of the development e-module Biology based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) on the material structure and function of plant and animal tissues to improve the critical thinking skills of students in class XI MIPA SMA that are valid, practical, and effective. The results showed that the e-module Biology based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) on the structure and function of plant and animal tissues to improve critical thinking skills of students in class XI MIPA SMA has a very valid category with a validator value of 89.33%, very practical 93.33% by Biology teachers and students with a score of 87.52% and the results of the effectiveness test of the CTL - based e-module showed that it was very effective, there was a significant difference between classes that used CTL - based e-modules and classes that did not use CTL - based e-modules . So, it can be concluded that the CTL-based Biology e-module that has been developed is very valid, very practical, and very effective.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 183-190
Author(s):  
Kasmiati Kasmiati ◽  
Tahril Tahril ◽  
Vanny M. A. Tiwow

This study aimed to identify the effect of the problem-based learning model on the reaction rate toward critical thinking abilities of students of MAN 1 Palu. This study was a quasi-experiment with a pretest-posttest control group design. Sampling was taken by purposive sampling technique with the sample of class XI MIA 3 as the experimental group (n = 18) and class XI MIA 4 as the control group (n = 14). The results of the study and data analysis obtained an average value of students' critical thinking skills from the questionnaire that the experimental group was 82.95%, higher than the control group (73.43%). The average value of students' critical thinking skills from the description test showed that the experimental group was 79.42%, higher than the control group (58.02%). Students' critical thinking skills data using parametric statistical analysis with t-test (right-party t-test) obtained tcount > ttable was 6.83 > 2.04 which corresponds to the H1 acceptance area, therefore H1 was accepted and H0 rejected. This means that students 'critical thinking skills in the experimental group were higher than in the control group. The results of this study concluded that the problem-based learning model had a significant influence on the thinking ability of students in grade XI on the reaction rate at MAN 1 Palu.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Heny Kustiani ◽  
Muhammad Zaini ◽  
Mulyadi Mulyadi

One of the problems faced in education in the 21st century is the critical thinking skills of students who are still considered lacking. One of the learning tools that need to be improved to help improve students' critical thinking skills is the Student Worksheet (LKPD). This study aims to describe the effectiveness of LKPD on the concept of Structure and Function of Plant Tissue Based on Critical Thinking Skills. The validation subjects were 3 experts, individual test subjects were 3 high school class XI students and small group test subjects were 6 class XI high school students. This type of research is development research to produce valid, practical, and effective products. The results showed that the effectiveness of LKPD expectations based on the assessment of students' critical thinking skills in working on LKPD had both categories (including interpretation, analysis, inference, and explanation) and very good categories (including self-regulation). Interpersonal skills (collaborating) and intrapersonal skills (meticulous) students have very good categories.


Author(s):  
Nesti Surya Astuti Zebua

This study aims to determine whether the application of the Problem Solving learning model can improve students' mathematical critical thinking skills. This type of research is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The subjects in this study were students of class VII SMP Yos Yoseph Medan, which consisted of 32 students. The object in this study is the Problem Solving learning model to improve students' critical thinking skills in solving mathematical problems. Based on the analysis of research data, the results obtained are: the initial test of mathematical critical thinking ability of students is still relatively low that is obtained a classical average of 49.84, as many as 8 students who completed 25% with a percentage of 25% while students who did not complete as many as 24 people with 75% percentage. The results of the first cycle test after using the Problem Solving learning model obtained a classical average value of 63.90, 17 students completed with a percentage of 53.12%, while students who did not complete as many as 15 people with a percentage of 46.87%. In the second cycle after making improvements to the learning model Problem Solving obtained an increase in the classical average value of 75.78 students who completed 26 students with a percentage of 81.25% while students who did not complete as many as 6 people with a percentage of 18.75%. So it can be concluded that the Problem Solving learning model that has been applied can improve students' mathematical critical thinking skills. This is supported by the data obtained by the average classical completeness of students' mathematical critical thinking skills obtained by the Problem Solving learning model in cycle II higher than cycle I.


Author(s):  
Yuli Mulyawati ◽  
Fitri Anjaswuri

ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION OF DEBATE LEARNING MODEL IN DEMOCRATIC CULTURAL CULTURE COURSES IN ENHANCING THE CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY. PGSD STUDENTS.This research is a qualitative descriptive study based on the results of research conducted by researchers that the application of parliamentary debate learning models can improve critical thinking skills, which is the ability that everyone has to analyze ideas or ideas in a more specific direction to pursue relevant knowledge about the world by involving evaluation of evidence. The ability to think critically is needed to analyze a problem to the stage of finding a solution to solve the problem, the possibility of other answers based on analysis and information that has been obtained from a problem. Observer gives an average value of 74, 8 with very good criteria, observer 2 gives a value of 75.0 with very good criteria, observer 3 gives a value of 75.2 with very good criteria. observer gives an average value of 82.35 with very good criteria, observer 2 gives a value of 82.55 with very good criteria, observer 3 gives a value of 82.25 with very good criteria. So it can be synthesized that the Application of Debate Learning Model in the Democratic Cultural Culture course can improve the Critical Thinking Ability. PGSD students.


2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Saiful Prayogi ◽  
Samsun Hidayat ◽  
Armansyah Armansyah

This study aims to improve learning outcomes and critical thinking skills of students SMPN 18 Mataram Academic Year 2012/2013 through the implementation of 5E learning model. The type of research used is classroom action research (PTK). This research is conducted in a cycle consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data on cognitive learning outcomes were obtained from multiple choice tests and critical thinking skills using critical thinking skills tests. The subjects of the research are students of class VIII-A which is 19 people. The results showed that there was an increase in learning outcomes and critical thinking skills due to the 5E learning model. In the first cycle of classical completeness cognitive learning outcomes is 94% and the average value of 82 is categorized completely. Furthermore, critical thinking ability in the first cycle is worth an average of 76 that is completely categorized. It can be concluded that the 5E learning model has been able to improve learning outcomes and students' creative thinking ability.


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