scholarly journals Students’ critical thinking ability in analyzing descriptive paragraph

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 462
Author(s):  
Patahuddin Patahuddin ◽  
Syawal Syawal ◽  
Amri Amri
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
The University

Learning that is oriented to the development of critical thinking skills is one of the main priorities of an educator in their learning activities. This study aims to analyze students' critical thinking skills in analyzing a descriptive paragraph. This study uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. This research will be carried out during the odd semester of the academic year 2021/2022. The subjects of this study were all 1st-semester students in the English language education study program FKIP UMPAR which consisted of 18 students. The research instruments are observation and interview which involves the descriptive paragraphs observation and the interview guide sheet. Data analysis using descriptive statistical analysis. Referring to the data gained in the study, the researcher found that the critical thinking ability of students to analyze a descriptive paragraph was still very low. It was discovered that students' critical thinking skills in analyzing descriptive paragraphs were in a low category, students achieving a score below the minimum graduation standard set by the university. The data is also reinforced by the results of interviews which show that students are not accustomed to doing English paragraph analysis.

scholarly journals The Effect of Cooperative Learning and Thinking Ability toward Writing Skill of Exposition Paragraph

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Etik Etik ◽  
Ninuk Lustyantie ◽  
Emzir Emzir
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Numbered Head Together (NHT) type and Cooperative Script (CS) type of cooperative learning (creative and critical thinking ability) toward the skill of writing exposition paragraph to the second-semester students of Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program, University of Cokroaminoto. This study employed the quantitative research approach of the experimental method with a 2x2 factorial design. The test results of the exposition paragraph writing and the thinking ability were analyzed by using a two-way ANOVA design with 0.05 of the significance level. The sample of this study used the multi-stage random sampling technique for 68 students. The result of this research found that students could have high scores in writing exposition paragraphs if teachers employed the cooperative learning model of NHT type so that they could possess the critical thinking ability. The students who had high critical thinking skills got better scores in writing. Conversely, the students who had low critical thinking skills got lower scores in writing.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MAHASISWA MELALUI METODE PENEMUAN TERBIMBING BERBANTUAN SOFTWARE GEOGEBRA PADA MATA KULIAH KALKULUS PEUBAH BANYAK DI FKIP UMSU

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-159
Author(s):  
Ismail Hanif Batubara
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Guided Discovery ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Education Study ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Discovery Method

Abstract. The purpose of this study was to find out: (1) Is the increase in mathematical critical thinking abilities of students given the guided discovery method assisted by Geogebra software higher than students who were given guided discovery method learning without Geogebra software, (2) Are their interactions between learning with students 'initial mathematical abilities towards improving students' critical thinking skills. This research is a quasi-experimental study. The population of this study is that all classes in the fourth-semester mathematics education study program are approximately 120 people. Randomly, two classes were chosen from four classes. The experimental class was treated with Geogebra assisted guided discovery methods and the control class was treated with a guided discovery method without the help of Geogebra. Data analysis was performed by analysis of two-way variance (ANAVA). The results showed (1) Improvement of mathematical critical thinking skills of groups of students who obtained guided discovery method learning using GeoGebra software was higher than the group of students who received learning through guided discovery methods without GeoGebra software. (2) There is no interaction between the learning model and the initial ability of students in improving students' critical thinking skills in mathematics.Keywords: Critical Thinking Ability, Guided Discovery Method, Geogebra

CONCEPT-BASED LEARNING DAN KEMAMPUAN BERFIKIR KRITIS MATEMATIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maifalinda Fatra ◽  
A Rizki ◽  
Tita Khalis Maryati
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Simple Explanation ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability

Mathematical Critical thinking is one of  mathematical abilities that must be obtained by students. Critical thinking is one of the high order thinking processes that can make concepts in student knowledge.  Students with critical thinking in mathematics learning mostly do rational activities such as interpreting information based on a particular theoretical framework, linking theory with practice, making claims and justifying it, utilizing data in support of argumentation, making relations or relationships between various ideas, asking questions, evaluating knowledge, predict, describe something, analyze, synthesize, and categorize. This study aims to analyze the effect of the Concept-Based Learning Model on the critical thingking mathematical abilities.The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of Concept-Based Learning Model toward mathematics critical thinking ability. The method used in this research is quasi experiment by Randomize Control Group Post Test Only Design with cluster random sampling technique. Indicators of mathematics critical thinking skills measured in this study include providing simple explanations, building basic skills, concluding, making more explanations, and deciding an action. The results showed that the mathematics critical thinking ability of students in the experimental class for the five indicators that being analyze was higher than the ability of students in the control class. A fairly high difference in the indicator showed in give a simple explanation and concluding. and it means that the application of Concept-Based Learning Model significantly influences the  abilities  of students' mathematics critical thinking.

scholarly journals Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis Calon Guru Kimia sebagai Kesiapan Menghadapi Revolusi Industri 4.0

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Oktariani Oktariani ◽  
Asyti Febliza ◽  
Nurul Fauziah
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Chemistry Education ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Chemistry Teachers ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability

This research was conducted to identify and describe prospective teachers’ critical thinking skills profile as readiness to face the industrial revolution 4.0. This research was a descriptive research. Research subjects were  chemistry education students who are prospective chemistry teachers. The instruments used in this study were the Critical Thinking Ability Test and Critical Thinking Ability Questionnaire. The instrument used is valid and reliable. The results of the study showed that the critical thinking skills of prospective chemistry teacher students are still in sufficient criteria with average score 46,7. It was also found that students' critical thinking skills in 5th  semester  were better than those in semester 3rd and 1st with average score 57,46 and 41. This result was also supported by differences in student performance for each indicator of critical thinking skills. Chemistry students show better performance on indicators of building basic skills compared to other critical thinking skills indicators. Meanwhile, the indicators on building strategies and tactics of chemistry education students still showed  poor performance than other indicators. This needs to be improved immediately in order to prepare prospective chemistry teachers who are ready to compete in facing the industrial revolition 4.0. Improvements can be made by designing learning methods, teaching materials and evaluation tools that can improve students' critical thinking skills.Keywords: critical thinking skill, education 4.0., prospective chemistry teachers, revolutioanl industry 4.0ABSTRAK.Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi dan mendeskripsikan profil keterampilan berpikir kritis calon guru kimia sebagai kesiapan dalam menghadapi revolusi industri 4.0. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif. Subjek penelitian merupakan mahasiswa pendidikan kimia yang merupakan calon guru kimia. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah tes keterampilan berpikir kritis dan kuisioner keterampilan berpikir kritis. Instrumen yang digunakan sudah valid dan reliabel.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keterampilan berpikir kritis calon guru kimia masih berada pada kriteria cukup yaitu dengan skor rata-rata 46,7. Selain itu juga ditemukan bahwa keterampilan berpikir kritis mahasiswa semester 5 lebih baik dibandingkan semester 3 dan semester 1 dengan skor rata-rata masing-masingnya yaitu 57, 46 dan 41.  Hasil ini juga didukung dengan adanya perbedaan performa mahasiswa untuk masing-masing indikator keterampilan berpikir kritis. Calon guru kimia menunjukkan  performa yang lebih baik pada indikator membangun keterampilan dasar dibandingkan dengan indikator keterampilan berpikir kritis lainnya. Sementara itu, pada indikator membangun strategi dan taktik calon guru kimia masih menunjukkan performa yang kurang baik dibandingkan dengan indikator yang lainnya. Hal ini perlu segera diperbaiki guna mempersiapkan calon guru kimia yang siap bersaing menghadapi era revolusi industri 4.0. Perbaikan dapat dilakukan dengan cara merancang metode pembelajaran, bahan ajar dan alat evaluasi yang dapat mengasah keterampilan berpikir kritis peserta didik. Kata kunci: calon guru kimia, keterampilan berpikir kritis, pendidikan 4.0, revolusi industri 4.0

scholarly journals PEMANFAATAN MEDIA SOFTWARE TRACKER UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS PESERTA DIDIK PADA MATERI IMPULS DAN MOMENTUM DI SMKN 1 SOREANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Furi Chorina Agustin ◽  
Yudi Dirgantara ◽  
Ade Yeti Nuryantini
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
High Level

This study originated from the lack of utilization of learning media during the learning process. Teaching methods used by teachers are less varied so that learners are only trained in cognitive abilities only while for high-level thinking skills such as critical thinking ability is still low. One alternative that can be done to improve the skills of critical thinking is to utilize the Software Tracker media. This study aims to determine the improvement of critical thinking skills of learners through the use of Software Tracker media on the material impulse and momentum. The research method used is Pre-Experiment with design One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The sample of this research using Purposive Sampling technique. The research instrument used in this research is the critical thinking skills of the students of impulse material and momentum to measure the critical thinking ability of learners. The data analysis technique uses normality test, and t test to normalized n-gain value from pretest and posttest value of learners using Microsoft Excel. The results showed that the critical thinking skills of learners increased after utilizing the Software Tracker media during learning. The result of this research is proved from the significant value of ttable test of 1.691 while t count is 24.53 which means H0 is rejected and Ha accepted. The results of this study indicate that the use of Software Tracker media on the material impulse and momentum have a positive impact on improving the critical thinking skills of learners.

scholarly journals The Effect of Problem Based Learning Model on Critical Thinking Ability of Students on Additives and Addictive Substances Class VIII SMPN 12 Padang

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-132
Author(s):  
Mesia Dewi Hasanah ◽  
Heffi Alberida ◽  
Yosi Laila Rahmi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
T Test ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability

Implementation of Curriculum 2013 requires students to learn actively, independently, and critical thinking. Critical thinking is an activity through thinking about ideas related to concepts or problems. The efforts to improve critical thinking skills of learners can be done by using the appropriate learning model. One of the learning models that can be used to improve the ability of critical thinking is a problem-based learning model. This type of research is quasi experiment with randomized control-group pretest posttest design. The sample of this research choosed by used purposive sampling method. Class VIII6 as experimental class and class VIII4 as control class. Data of this research result are quantitative data of critical thinking ability. Data were analyzed by using t test. The results showed that the mean difference of posttest value with pretest value of critical thinking ability of experimental class learners is higher than control class. Hypothesis testing with t-test obtained tcalculate=2,94>ttable= 1,67, then H1 accepted. Based on these results the authors conclude that the implementation of problem-based learning model has a positive effect on the ability to think critically learners on the material additives and addictive substances.

scholarly journals Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Metakognisi Siswa dalam Menyelesaikan Masalah Matematika melalui Pendekatan Problem Solving

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ikhsan ◽  
Said Munzir ◽  
Lia Fitria
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Better Than

The aims of this study are to determine the improvement of critical thinking skills mathematical and metacognition of students who are taught with problem solving approach and the correlation between mathematical critical thinking and metacognition of students. This research is an experimental research with pretest-posttest control group design. The sample this research is the students of class VIII_2 and VIII_3 in SMP Negeri 1 Banda Aceh. Collecting data technique are test and nontest. Data were analyzed using t-test and correlation test. The result of the research shows 1) the critical thinking ability of the students who get the learning through problem solving approach is better than the students who get the conventional learning, 2) Metacognition of students who get the learning by using problem solving approach is better than the students who get the conventional learning, 3) a positive and significant relationship between students' metacognition and critical thinking skills.

scholarly journals Biotechnology Module Based on Sociosaintific Issues to Improve Student's Critical Thinking Ability Through Online Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Nia Alfitriyani ◽  
Indarini Dwi Pursitasari ◽  
Surti Kurniasih
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Thinking Skill ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Learning Module ◽  
Instructional Level ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Readability Test

This research aims to develop a science learning module based on Socio Scientific Issues on biotechnology materials that can improve students' critical thinking skills. This research is an R&D research with a 4-D design. Validation is carried out by science experts and teachers. The module readability test and the students' responses to the module were obtained using a close test and questionnaire. Data analysis was performed descriptively quantitatively. The results of the module validation by expert lecturers obtained 89% and an average CVI value of 0.98 with a very valid category and was suitable for use. The module readability test results were 42.22% with the instructional level category indicating that the modules needed to be learned. The results of the N-Gain test for critical thinking ability is 0.59, the module is in the moderate category and the students' response value to the module by 87.50% showed the response in the very good category to the use of module-based SSI in learning to improve critical thinking skill.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF INQUIRY TRAINING LEARNING MODEL AND CRITICAL THINGKING ABILITY TOWARD SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS OF SMA

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Ferawati Hutapea ◽  
Motlan .
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Process Skills ◽  
Science Process Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Better Than

The purpose of research are 1). To know are differences in science process skills of students with the applied of inquiry training learning model and direct instruction learning models, 2). To know are differences in science process skills of students who has high critical thinking ability and the  critically low ability, 3). To know the interaction inquiry training learning model and critical thinking ability toward students science process skills. The samples in this research conducted by cluster random sampling and  as many as two class , the first class (X-I) as experiment applied Inquiry Training learning model and the second class (X-2) as control class applied Direct Intruction learning model. The instrument used in this research is tests science process skills and critical thinking skills in the form of description and observation sheets science process skills. From these results it can be concluded that: 1) there are differences in students science process skills with applied inquiry training model and direct intruction model, 2) science process skills of students with high critical thinking ability is better than the science process skills of students with the ability to think critically low, and 3) the interaction inquiry training learning model and critical thinking ability toward the science process skills.

scholarly journals Application of Discovery Learning Model to Improve Critical Thinking Ability of Class 5 IPA

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Sri Rahayu
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Classroom Action Research

<p><em>This type of research is classroom action research. The purpose of this study was to improve critical thinking skills in science by applying the Discovery Learning model. The results showed that the application of the Discovery Learning model can improve critical thinking skills in science. The percentage of critical thinking skills in the very good, good, adequate, and poor categories. In pre-cycle it was 41%, cycle I was 68%, increased in cycle II to 86%, and increased again in cycle III was 95%.</em><em></em></p>

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