Journal of Digitalization in Physics Education (JDPE)
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): August

Improving Critical Thinking Skills of High School Students in Physics Learning with Smartphone-Simulation Assisted Inquiry Model

Rahmatta Thoriq Lintangesukmanjaya (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Akhmad Iswardani (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Binar Kurnia Prahani (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Budi Jatmiko (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Zainul Arifin Imam Supardi (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Dwikoranto (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Aug 2025

Abstract

Objective: Research to describe the improvement of students' critical thinking skills with the Smartphone-Simulation assisted inquiry learning model. Method: This research employed a quantitative descriptive approach, utilizing the data collected. Primary data were obtained from the results of skills tests, observations of learning implementation, and student responses. Furthermore, secondary data was obtained from a literature review to support the primary data. Results: The smartphone simulation media-assisted inquiry model has a positive effect on improving students' critical thinking skills, with an N-Gain score of 0.675. The inquiry learning model, combined with critical thinking, is closely related, focusing on high-level thinking processes that are systematic, reflective, and experience-based. Novelty: Dynamic visualization through the use of smartphone simulations greatly helps improve students' critical thinking skills, accelerating and strengthening the development of their critical thinking in real terms. This is achieved through information transfer and the construction of understanding through active and reflective thinking processes. It is hoped that this research can be one of the implementations of innovative learning planning assisted by digital media.

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Journal Info

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dpe

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Physics Social Sciences

Description

In addition to original articles, the journal features the following special sections: Research & Development in Physics Education Based Digital Technology: Research & Development area explores the creation and testing of new tools, methods, or frameworks that integrate digital technology into ...