Journal Focus Action of Research Mathematic (Factor M)
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)

Analysis of students’ critical thinking ability in solving open-ended problems in arithmetic sequences

Noraini, Ani (Unknown)
Putri, Anggita Oktaviana (Unknown)
Ilmiawan, Muhammad Sulthon (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2025

Abstract

Critical thinking is an advanced thinking skill that requires students to think rationally and logically. This study aims to describe the critical thinking ability of students. The research was conducted in MAN 1 Malang in class XB, consisting of 32 students. The method used was descriptive qualitative research with three subjects representing high, medium, and low categories of critical thinking skills. The data collection techniques used were tests and interviews. The data analysis technique used was the analysis of test scores and interviews, with a credibility test for data validity. The results showed that high-category subjects were able to fulfill six critical thinking indicators (interpretation, analysis, evaluation, conclusion, explanation, and self-regulation) and could answer in two different ways. Medium-category subjects were able to fulfill the indicators of interpretation, analysis, conclusion, explanation, and self-regulation, although there were less precise answers. Subjects in the low-category did not meet the indicators of critical thinking skills and could only answer in one inappropriate way. Based on these results, teachers can provide open-ended or non-routine problem sets to improve students' critical thinking skills.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

factorm

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Subject

Education Mathematics Other

Description

Journal Factor M focuses on the main issues in mathematics education and applied mathematics. In addition, Journal Factor M also discusses issues that generally exist in the field of mathematics ...