<![CDATA[This study aims to explore the effectiveness of Discovery Learning in fostering students’ critical thinking and collaboration skills in IPAS learning at the elementary school level. The research employed a mixed-methods approach with a convergent exploratory design, involving one Grade V IPAS teacher and 21 students at a public elementary school in Muaro Jambi Regency. Quantitative data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire, while qualitative data were obtained from interviews and learning documentation. The data were analyzed descriptively and thematically and then integrated using a joint display technique. The results indicate that the teacher perceived the implementation of Discovery Learning as very effective in developing critical thinking (87%) and collaboration skills (85%). In comparison, students’ perceptions were categorized as good, with an average score of 81%, and the lowest achievement was in the information evaluation aspect (75%). These findings imply that Discovery Learning can support the development of critical thinking and collaboration skills in elementary IPAS learning when appropriately scaffolded and effectively facilitated by teachers.]]>
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