PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN UNPLUGGED UNTUK MENINGKATKAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA KELAS 3 SEKOLAH DASAR PADA MATERI SIKLUS HIDUP KUPU-KUPU DI MIN 1 PEKANBARU

Pendas : Jurnah Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar
Vol. 11 No. 02 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 02, Juni 2026 Published

ABSTRACT The low level of critical thinking skills among third-grade elementary school students in science learning, particularly on the topic of the butterfly life cycle, is the focus of this study. This research aims to analyze the implementation of unplugged learning in improving students’ critical thinking skills. The method used is a quantitative approach with descriptive and verificative research types. The subjects were 31 third-grade students at MIN 1 Pekanbaru. Data were collected through pretest and posttest and analyzed using N-Gain. The results indicate an improvement in students’ abilities after the implementation of unplugged learning, suggesting its potential to support critical thinking development and create more meaningful learning experiences. Keywords: unplugged, critical thinking, butterfly life cycle