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Journal : Progressive of Cognitive and Ability

Critical Thinking Skills of Fifth-Grade Elementary School Students in Mathematics Learning through LOC-R Model: A Descriptive Study Mardiana, Tria; Muzayyanah, Arifah
Progressive of Cognitive and Ability Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : EDUPEDIA Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56855/jpr.v4i3.1682

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Purpose - This study is aimed to describe the critical thinking skills of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri Sosrowijayan after participating in mathematics learning using the LOC-R (Literacy, Orientation, Collaboration, Reflection) model. Methodology - The study is employing a quantitative descriptive design with 20 students. The data were collected through questionnaires based on indicators, then analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of average scores, percentages and ability categories. Findings - The result of the study revealed an average critical thinking score of 85,2 (high category), The highest-scoring indicator was connecting concepts (88%), while the lowest was identifying problems (79%). Novelty - This study integrated LOC-R model to mathematics learning in elementary school and assess its impact to eight specific indicator of critical thinking. Significance - The finding of the study provide evidence that implementation of LOC-R model is effective in enhancing students’ critical thinking, making it an alternative mathematics teaching strategy for fostering 21st-century competencies.
The Effect of the LOC-R Learning Model on Fifth-Grade Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Mathematics Learning Mardiana, Tria; Muzayyanah, Arifah
Progressive of Cognitive and Ability Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56855/jpr.v5i1.1895

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Purpose – This study aims to examine the effect of the LOC-R (Literacy, Orientation, Collaboration, and Reflection) learning model on fifth-grade students’ critical thinking skills in mathematics, addressing the need for instructional approaches that move beyond procedural learning toward higher-order thinking. Methodology – A quasi-experimental method with a one-group pretest–posttest design was employed. The participants consisted of 20 fifth-grade students from SD Negeri Sosrowijayan. The intervention involved the implementation of the LOC-R learning model in mathematics instruction. Data were collected using a critical thinking skills questionnaire developed based on eight critical thinking indicators. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, normalized gain (N-gain), and a paired-sample t-test to determine the significance of the observed differences. Findings – The results revealed a substantial improvement in students’ critical thinking skills following the implementation of the LOC-R learning model. The mean score increased from 65 on the pretest to 85 on the posttest, with an N-gain value of 0.67, indicating a moderate-to-high level of improvement. The paired-samples t-test showed a statistically significant difference between pretest and posttest scores (p < 0.05), confirming the intervention's effectiveness. Novelty – This study provides experimental-based empirical evidence on the effectiveness of the LOC-R learning model, which has predominantly been examined through descriptive approaches in previous research. Significance – The findings offer practical implications for elementary school teachers, curriculum developers, and education researchers seeking effective instructional models to enhance students’ critical thinking skills in mathematics learning.