Jurnal Cakrawala Pendas
Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025)

ANALYSIS OF MATHEMATICAL CRITICAL THINKING ABILITIES OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Liyana Sunanto (Universitas Darul Ma'
arif Indramayu)

Khoimatun (Universitas Darul Ma'
arif Indramayu)

Ahmad Yusron (Universitas Darul Ma'
arif Indramayu)

Pipit Nurossobah (Universitas Darul Ma'
arif Indramayu)

Nurbaetullah Karnita (Universitas Darul Ma'
arif Indramayu)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze elementary school students’ mathematical critical thinking skills through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach based on the PRISMA guidelines. A total of 20 articles published between 2015 and 2025 were obtained from the Google Scholar and Publish or Perish databases and systematically analyzed through identification, selection, and content analysis stages. The review results indicate that learning models such as Problem Based Learning (PBL), Discovery Learning, and Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) are the most widely applied and proven effective in enhancing students’ mathematical critical thinking skills. Furthermore, digital learning media such as investigation-based e-LKPDs, contextual mathematics comics, and interactive multimedia contribute positively to improving conceptual understanding and analytical ability. Several studies also highlight common challenges, including teachers’ limited pedagogical competence and students’ low learning motivation. Overall, this literature synthesis provides a comprehensive overview of trends, effectiveness, and challenges in developing mathematical critical thinking skills among elementary school students in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

cp

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Jurnal Cakrawala Pendas (JCP) aims to provide researchers with scholarly discourses, theories, research methods, and findings. Therefore, the journal accepts manuscripts related to all aspects of Elementary Education. It is also keen to help make connections among researchers. Jurnal Cakrawala ...