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Implementation of the REACT Strategy Assisted by PhET Simulation to Improve Critical Thinking Skills on the Mechanical Wave Characteristics Topic Ratu Zachrien Qalbia Dwi Ridwan; Ida Kaniawati; Heni Rusnayati
Jurnal Penelitian Pembelajaran Fisika Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025): APRIL 2025
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Fisika, Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/jp2f.v16i2.1846

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This study examines the improvement of students' critical thinking skills through the REACT Strategy assisted by PhET Simulation. The research employs a quantitative method with a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consists of 35 purposively selected 11th-grade students from a high school in Bandung, studying the characteristics of mechanical waves. Instruments include an essay-based critical thinking test (eight questions), and Student Worksheets. Data were analyzed using N-Gain and effect size. Results show that the REACT Strategy with PhET Simulation yielded an N-Gain of 0.52 (medium category). The strategy was also effective in enhancing critical thinking skills, with a high effect size (d = 3.19).  In conclusion, implementing the REACT Strategy assisted by PhET Simulation significantly improves students' critical thinking skills in learning.