Journal of Humanities and Social Studies
Vol. 3 No. 03 (2025): AUGUST 2025

IMPROVING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH SCIENCE PRACTICUM BASED ON LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AT SMPN 1 BATUPUTIH

Azizah, Lutfiana Fazat (Unknown)

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Publish Date
15 Aug 2025

Abstract

This research is motivated by the low critical thinking skills of students in science learning. The aim of this research is to improve critical thinking skills through practicum based on local environmental problems. The method used was Classroom Action Research (PTK) with two cycles for grade 7 students at SMPN 1 Batuputih. Data is collected through observation, tests and documentation. The research results showed that there was a significant increase in students' critical thinking abilities after taking part in the practicum. In conclusion, science practicum which is linked to local environmental problems is effective in improving students' critical thinking skills actively and contextually.

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Journal of Humanities and Social Studies
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HJ

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Media Inovasi Pendidikan dan Publikasi

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Religion Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

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JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL STUDIES is a journal that uses a double-blind peer review model that can be accessed online. The purpose of HUMAS JOURNAL is to publish a journal containing quality articles that will be able to contribute thoughts from a theoretical and empirical perspective in ...