JURNAL IQRA´
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Iqra' : Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan

Problem-Based Inquiry Method: Improving Critical Thinking Skills, Academic Outcomes, and Learning Motivation

Ismaniati, Christina (Unknown)
Almendo Thio Lindra (Unknown)
Heldy Adynata Putra Pratama (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2025

Abstract

This study investigates how well the Problem-Based Inquiry Method (PBIM) improves academic performance, learning motivation, and critical thinking abilities. Innovative techniques are required since traditional education methods frequently fall short in fostering intellectual curiosity and higher-order cognitive skills. Inquiry-based learning and problem-solving are combined in PBIM to encourage active student participation. A control group (n=67) that received traditional instruction was contrasted with an experimental group (n=66) that used PBIM in a quasi-experimental design. Motivation surveys, subject-specific posttests, and standardized critical thinking tests were used to gather data, which were then subjected to t-tests and MANOVA analysis. The experimental group's critical thinking (mean difference = 22.82, p=0.000), academic results (mean difference = 8.69, p=0.000), and motivation (mean difference = 16.12, p=0.000) all showed significant gains, according to the results. The multivariate influence of PBIM was validated by MANOVA (p<0.05). The results support the inclusion of PBIM in educational practices to replace passive learning paradigms by highlighting its effectiveness in promoting cognitive development, academic achievement, and intrinsic motivation.

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Journal Info

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JI

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Subject

Education

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Jurnal Iqra’ adalah Jurnal ilmiah yang memuat tulisan mengenai kajian tentang ilmu pendidikan. Jurnal Iqra’ diterbitkan oleh IAIM NU Metro Lampung dua kali setahun. Redaksi membuka kesempatan kepada para Akademisi, Dosen, Peneliti, Guru dan Mahasiswa untuk berpartisipasi dalam ...