Wiyata Dharma: Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan
Vol 13 No 2 (2025): Article in Press

Problem-based learning to improve critical thinking in network topology material in grade X

Nurkolis, Veri (Unknown)
Suswanto, Hary (Unknown)
Ramadhani, Syaifudin (Unknown)
Nisrina, Salma Huwaida (Unknown)
Azizah, Suti Mega Nur (Unknown)
Arwani, Wafik Nur Muhammad (Unknown)
Setyawan, Wahyu Dwi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the improvement of students' critical thinking skills through the application of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in Network Topology material in class X at SMAN 4 Malang. The study used a quasi-experimental method with a pretest–posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 68 students divided into experimental and control groups. The instruments used included a concept comprehension test and an active participation questionnaire. The results showed that the experimental group, which learned using the PBL model, experienced a significant increase in concept comprehension and active participation compared to the control group. The PBL model proved to be capable of creating collaborative learning, increasing student activity, and strengthening critical thinking skills in network topology material. These findings confirm that PBL is an effective approach to enriching problem-solving-based learning processes in secondary schools.

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Education

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Wiyata Dharma: Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan publishes high-quality manuscripts of evaluation, assessment, and measurement in varied instructional settings, including economics, mathematics, physics, vocation, engineering, and linguistics with their own particular phenomena, and ...