Journal of Indonesian Science Teachers
Vol 2 No 2 (2024): May

Increasing Critical Thinking Skills and Interest in Learning Physics for Class X High School Students through the Implementation of Problem-Based Learning

Karollina, Novi (Unknown)
Rahmad, M. (Unknown)
Ekasari, Nofita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jun 2024

Abstract

The research aims to increase critical thinking skills, interest in learning physics, and alternative energy materials through the PBL model. This type of research applies classroom action research (CA) with the subject of research being class X.5 students at SMA 4 Pekanbaru, totaling 36 students. CA is carried out in 2 cycles with the stages of each cycle consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data collection uses observation sheets, tests of critical thinking skills, and learning interest questionnaires. Data on critical thinking skills and interest in learning were analyzed descriptively through data obtained in cycles 1 and 2. The results of the research were: 1) students' critical thinking abilities increased from cycle 1 to cycle 2, based on observation results, it increased from the sufficient category in cycle I to the good category in cycle II and test results increased from middle category in cycle I to high category in cycle II, 2) students' interest in learning increased with a score of 76.08 in cycle I to 79.75 in cycle II with the same category, namely high. It was concluded that the application of worksheet students with the PBL model was able to improve the critical thinking skills and interest in learning of class X.5 students at SMA 4 Pekanbaru in learning physics about alternative energy materials.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIST

Publisher

Subject

Education Social Sciences

Description

Indonesian Science Teacher Journal (JIST) is published by the Master of Science Education Universitas Riau. JIST aims as a scientific publication media to disseminate original research papers in the field of science education and learning. Published papers focus on the results of research of ...