Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran CTL (Contextual Teaching And Learning) Terhadap Keterampila Berpikir Kritis Peserta Didik Pada Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi: The Effect Of Contextual Teaching And Learning (CTL) Model On Students Critical Thinking Skills In Economics Class

Kartika, Ika
Sadiah, Ati
Sartika, Sri Hardianti

COSMOS
Vol 2 No 6 (2025): Oktober-November

This study aims to analyze the effect of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model on students' critical thinking skills in the subject of Economics. The research method employed a quasi-experimental design with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design, involving two eleventh-grade (XI) classes at SMAN 9 Garut as the research sample. The instrument used was a critical thinking skills essay test based on Ennis's indicators. The results indicated an improvement in critical thinking skills in both classes; however, the experimental class showed a more significant improvement compared to the control class. The average posttest score of the experimental class was 74.35, which was higher than the control class at 64.53, with N-Gain values of 0.36 (medium category) and 0.17 (low category), respectively. The independent sample t-test yielded a Sig. value of 0.000 < 0.05, indicating a significant difference between the two classes after the treatment. Thus, it can be concluded that CTL has a significant influence and is effective in improving students' critical thinking skills as it provides meaningful learning experiences by connecting the material with real-life contexts.