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Leveling Up Junior High School Students' Critical Thinking Skills: Mathematical Thinking Patterns through Polya's Theory Arriah, Fathrul; Ilhamuddin, Ilhamuddin
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): March
Publisher : Education and Talent Development Center Indonesia (ETDC Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v5i2.4384

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This research is prompted by junior high school pupils' low mathematical critical thinking skills in tackling non-routine situations. Students generally struggle with solution formulation and planning, indicating poor systematic and logical thinking. This study examines Junior High School 1 Bulukumba students' mathematical critical thinking skills in solving mathematical problems using Polya's Theory's four steps: Understanding the Problem, Planning a Solution, Implementing the Plan, and Looking Back. Grade VIII pupils of Junior High School 1 Bulukumba are the participants of this qualitative descriptive study. The study collects data through problem-solving tests based on non-routine issues, observation, and in-depth interviews. The results of the study indicate that most research subjects have been able to carry out Stage 1 (Understanding the Problem) well. However, significant weaknesses were identified in Stage 2 (Planning a Solution), where students have not been able to formulate appropriate and coherent strategies, and Stage 4 (Looking Back), where students tend to ignore validation and rechecking answers. A mechanistic approach without reflection still dominates students' critical mathematical thinking. This research helps teachers and schools diagnose pupils' critical thinking skills. These findings can be utilized to construct learning interventions that improve strategic planning and self-evaluation (reflection) skills in problem-solving contexts to "level up" students' mathematical thinking according to Polya's Theory.
Pendampingan Pembelajaran Numerasi Berbasis Game Edukatif Digital di Sekolah Dasar Hasmawati, Hasmawati; S, Hamzah.; Mesrah, Mesrah; S, Kurniawati; Ilhamuddin, Ilhamuddin; Muzaini, Muhammad
Matano: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Tahun 2026
Publisher : Education and Talent Development Center of Indonesia (ETDC Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/matano.v2i1.4697

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Kemampuan literasi dan numerasi merupakan fondasi penting dalam pembelajaran abad ke-21. Berbagai laporan nasional dan internasional menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan numerasi peserta didik sekolah dasar di Indonesia masih relatif rendah, khususnya dalam memahami konsep matematika secara kontekstual. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi peserta didik melalui integrasi game edukatif digital dalam pembelajaran matematika di SD Inpres Panaikang. Metode yang digunakan adalah Participatory Action Research (PAR) dengan tahapan perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi yang melibatkan guru dan peserta didik. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan motivasi belajar, keterlibatan aktif peserta didik, serta kemampuan numerasi dasar. Selain itu, guru mengalami peningkatan kompetensi dalam mengintegrasikan teknologi digital ke dalam pembelajaran. Kegiatan ini memberikan kontribusi baru berupa model pendampingan pembelajaran numerasi berbasis game edukatif yang kontekstual dan aplikatif di sekolah dasar wilayah perdesaan. Sebagai rekomendasi, kegiatan pengabdian selanjutnya disarankan untuk memperkuat dukungan infrastruktur teknologi serta menyelenggarakan pelatihan berkelanjutan bagi guru agar implementasi game edukatif dapat berlangsung secara optimal dan berkelanjutan.