Literasi: Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Indonesia
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Juni

The Effect of Implementing the Project Based Learning (PJBL) Learning Model on Critical Thinking Skills in Science Learning for Grade 4 Students of SD Negeri 30 Pasir Tuntung

Rita Harisma (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Melyani Sari Sitepu (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Halimah Tussa’diah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Lhutfia Wahyu Safutri (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)



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24 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to describe the effect of implementing project-based learning (PjBL) models on critical thinking skills in 4th grade elementary school students. This study uses a quantitative approach with a pretest-posttest one group design. Data were collected through tests to measure students' critical thinking skills. Data analysis techniques include normality tests and Paired Sample t-Test tests. The results of the study showed an increase in students' critical thinking skills after the implementation of project-based learning models. The average pretest score of 50.5 increased to 70.5 in the posttest. The results of the Paired Sample t-Test test showed a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05), so it can be concluded that there is a significant influence between the implementation of project-based learning models on students' critical thinking skills. Thus, the project-based learning model is effective for improving the critical thinking skills of 4th grade students of SD Negeri 30 Pasir Tuntung.

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