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The Effect of the Problem-Based Learning Model Assisted by Flipbook Media on Learning Outcomes and Critical Thinking Skills of Grade VI Students in Pancasila Education at Public Elementary Schools

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The learning of Pancasila Education at Kunir Lor 01 Public Elementary School still faces several challenges. Student learning outcomes have not yet reached optimal levels, and their critical thinking skills remain relatively low. The learning process is still dominated by teacher-centered approaches, with heavy reliance on textbooks as the sole teaching resource, while the use of innovative learning models and media remains limited. Addressing these issues requires the implementation of learning strategies that can actively engage students and foster higher-order thinking. This research aims to examine the influence of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model supported by Flipbook media in improving student learning outcomes and critical thinking skills. The study employed a true experimental design with a Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design involving grade VI students at Kunir Lor 01 Public Elementary School. The research instrument consisted of tests administered both before and after the intervention. Data analysis was conducted using the independent samples t-test with the assistance of SPSS 27 for Windows. The results demonstrated that students in the experimental group, who were taught using the PBL model integrated with Flipbook media, achieved higher average scores in both learning outcomes and critical thinking compared to the control group. Hypothesis testing further confirmed these findings, showing significance values of 0.000 for learning outcomes and 0.006 for critical thinking skills, both below the threshold of 0.05. These results indicate significant differences between the experimental and control groups. In conclusion, the integration of the PBL model with Flipbook media has a positive and significant effect on enhancing both the learning outcomes and critical thinking skills of elementary school students. This suggests that innovative and student-centered learning approaches are essential to improve the quality of Pancasila Education.

The Effect of Problem Based Learning Model with the Assistance of Wordwall Media on Collaboration and Critical Thinking Skills in Science in Elementary School Students

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The problems that occur at Pasrujambe 01 State Elementary School in learning Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) are suboptimal collaboration skills, low critical thinking skills, teachers being the center of learning, teaching materials only using textbooks, and the use of less innovative learning models and media. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of the PBL model with the help of Wordwall media on collaboration skills and critical thinking abilities of elementary school students. This type of research is quasi- experimental research using a Pretest Posttest Control Group Design. The data analysis method used the T-test or Independent sample T-Test. The results of the experimental class data analysis for collaboration skills and critical thinking skills showed higher values than the values in the control class. This is reinforced by the calculation of the hypothesis test which states that the results of students’ collaboration skills obtained a significance value ( sig 2-tailed ) of 0.001 and collaboration skills obtained a significance value ( sig 2-Tailed ) of 0.000 so that both are less than 0.05. This proves that there is a difference between the control class and the experimental class regarding collaboration skills and critical thinking skills. Thus, it can be concluded that the PBL model with Wordwall media has a significant influence on collaboration and critical thinking skills.

The Effect of the PBL Model with SALACCA Media (Snakes and Ladders with QR Code Cards) on Learning Outcomes and Critical Thinking Skills of Elementary School Students

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The problems that occur at Kunir Lor 01 State Elementary School in Pancasila Education learning are that students’ learning outcomes are not optimal, students’ critical thinking skills tend to be weak, teachers are the center of learning, teaching materials only use textbooks, and the use of learning models and media that are less innovative. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of the PBL model with SALACCA (Snakes and Ladders with QR Code Cards) media to improve learning outcomes and critical thinking skills in elementary school students. This type of research is an experimental study (True Experimental) using a Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The data analysis method used t-test or independent samples test with SPSS 27 software for windows. The results of the data analysis of the learning outcomes and critical thinking skills of the experimental class students showed higher than the average value of the control class. This is reinforced by the calculation of the hypothesis test which states that the students’ learning outcomes obtained a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.002 and the critical thinking skills obtained a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.001 so that both are less than 0.05, it is proven that there is a difference between the average learning outcomes and critical thinking skills of the experimental class students and the control class. Thus, it can be concluded that the PBL model with SALACCA media has a significant effect on the learning outcomes and critical thinking skills of students in Elementary School.

Feasibility of Steam-Based IPAS Learning Module in Developing Critical Thinking Skills of Grade V Elementary School Students

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STEAM-based learning modules are a phenomenon as a medium for developing critical thinking skills in learning Science of Nature and Social Sciences (IPAS) in elementary schools (SD). The purpose of this study was to describe the feasibility of developing STEAM-based IPAS learning modules as a medium for developing critical thinking skills. The type of research is Research and Development (R&D). Data were collected through expert validation questionnaires and tests. The results showed that the validation scores for all experts were greater than 0.80, meaning that the IPAS learning module was valid for data collection; Student response questionnaire> 80%, meaning that the readability of the IPAS learning module has good criteria; Increased average learning outcomes of 33.41 and a decrease in standard deviation of 3.646; The results of hypothesis testing obtained data calculated significance value (0.000) <0.05 or absolute t count (23. The conclusion of the research is that the STEAM-based IPAS learning module can be interpreted as feasible to be used as learning media in developing critical thinking skills, because it has fulfilled the validity aspects, practicality aspects, and effectiveness aspects.

Comparison of Children Learning in Science Model with Direct Instruction in Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Terms of Learning Motivation in Science Learning

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Comparison of Children Learning in Science model with Direct Instruction in the development of critical thinking skills in learning science in elementary school. The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of children Learning in Science with Direct Instruction in the development of critical thinking skills in terms of learning motivation in learning science in elementary school district Kedawung-Sragen, this study is a quasi-experimental research, using quantitative data analysis and sampling using cluster random sampling. Data collection is by test. The research Data were analyzed by stages: prerequisite analysis test, variance analysis test of two unequal cell paths, and further analysis of variance test. The results of the test calculation of variance analysis of two unequal cell paths obtained data that Fcount (75.61) > Ftable (3.89), and in further tests Anava, obtained data that the marginal mean of Children Learning in Science model is 89.78 greater than the Direct Instruction model which has an average of 77.66. The conclusion of the study is that the model of children Learning in Science is more effective than the model of Direct Instruction in the development of critical thinking skills.

Comparison of Problem-Based Learning Model with Direct Instruction in Mathematics Learning Towards the Development of Critical Thinking Skills

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The selection and application of learning models to develop critical thinking skills is a problem in learning mathematics in elementary schools. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference between Problem Based Learning model and Direct Instruction model in mathematics learning on the development of critical thinking skills. This research is a quasi – experimental research, using quantitative data analysis and sampling using cluster random sampling. Data collection with tests. Data analysis of this research includes: prerequisite analysis test, two-way variance analysis test of unequal cells, and further analysis of variance test. The results of the calculation of the analysis of variance test of two-way unequal cells obtained data that Fcount (5.36) > Ftable (3.91), and in the Anava further test, obtained data that the marginal mean of the Problem Based Learning model is 88.58 greater than the Direct Instruction model which has a mean of 80.05. The conclusion of the research is that the effectiveness of the Problem Based Learning model is better than the Direct Instruction model in developing critical thinking.

Learning Activities in Mathematics Education: Application of the PBL Model and RME Approach in the Power Dominating Set for Solving Electricity Network Optimization Problems to Enhance Students’ Critical Thinking Skills

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Mathematics education has a significant role in developing students’ critical thinking skills, especially in dealing with complex problems. In an effort to support this, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of applying the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) learning model combined with the Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) approach to learning the concept of Power Dominating Set (PDS). The PDS concept, which is part of graph theory, is used to solve power network optimization problems by minimising the number of control points. This is expected to improve the efficiency of resource use and the overall performance of the power grid. This research method involves the application of the PBL model, where students are actively involved in the learning process through real context-based problem solving, as well as the RME approach that connects abstract mathematical concepts with realistic situations. The learning process is focused on mastering the concept of PDS both from the theoretical side and its application in power network optimisation. The results showed that the combination of the PBL model and the RME approach significantly improved students’ understanding of the PDS concept, both in terms of mathematical abstraction and its application in practical contexts. In addition, this approach proved effective in developing students’ critical thinking skills, especially in analysing and solving complex power network optimisation problems. The discussion of the results of this study highlights that learning strategies that integrate PBL and RME are able to provide deeper and more relevant learning experiences for students. This approach not only helps students understand complex mathematical concepts, but also trains them to apply the knowledge in real situations. The implications of this research provide important insights for educators to adopt innovative learning methods that can improve the quality of mathematics learning, especially in teaching applicable concepts such as Power Dominating Set.

The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning Model on Critical Thinking Skills in Grade IV Elementary School on Fraction Number Material in Bantul District

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Project Based Learning is one of the learning models that provides space for students to explore knowledge. The purpose of this research is to find the effectiveness of Project Based Learning (PjBL) on the development of critical thinking skills on fractional number material. The method used is mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) with the research objective to identify the effectiveness of the PjBL model on critical thinking skills. Data collection by questionnaire and document analysis Skills measured based on 5 aspects of critical thinking skills consisting of 12 indicators. This research was conducted in grade IV elementary schools in Bantul district. Data collection by test The results showed that critical thinking skills were obtained at 97.1% with very good criteria. It can be concluded that students have very good critical thinking skills development.

Development of Problem-Based-Learning (PBL)-Oriented Electronic Student Worksheets (e-Worksheet) to Improve Critical Thinking Skills of Class XI Senior High School Students on Factors that Influence Rate of Chemical Reactions Material

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Education system changes from time to time, and with these changes, the existing curriculum in Indonesia also continues to undergo several curriculum updates. The Merdeka Curriculum is the answer to the high level of competition that occurs in the 21st century. Factors that influence the rate of chemical reactions are one of the materials in chemistry phase F of the Merdeka curriculum, which has abstract characteristics and requires experimentation. Based on these characteristics, the problem-based-learning (PBL) learning model is suitable for use and can improve students’ critical thinking skills. This research aims to determine the feasibility of developing a PBL-oriented student e-worksheet to improve critical thinking skills on factors that influence reaction rates. The method used in this research is R&D with a 4D model. The results obtained are that the student e-worksheet developed is feasible because the content and construct validity results obtained in mode 5 with a very valid category, then the practicality results obtained a response questionnaire score of 98.44%, which was supported by the results of the student activity sheets, and the effectiveness was obtained. From the data from the pretest and posttest results, which were analyzed using the SPSS Paired Sample t-Test, the results showed that there was an increase in students’ critical thinking skills, namely with a significance value of 0.00.

Development of Problem-Solving-Oriented Electronic Module (E-Module) to Improve The Critical Thinking Skills of Class XI Senior High School Students on Acid-Base Material

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The Independent Curriculum is a solution to the tight competition for human resources in the 21st century. The critical thinking skills needed in the 21st century can be improved through studying chemistry, especially acid-base materials. The problem-solving learning model is an appropriate learning model for understanding acid-base materials and can improve students’ critical thinking skills. Learning media that can be used in chemistry learning are electronic modules. The aim of this research is to develop a problem-solving-oriented e-module to improve critical thinking skills in acid-base materials. The development model in this research uses the 4D model by Thiagarajan. The development of problem-solving-oriented e-modules was declared suitable for improving students’ critical thinking skills in acid-base material in terms of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. Validity is seen in content and construct validity, both of which received a mode value of 5 in the very valid category. Practicality can be seen from the results of the student response questionnaire, which obtained a percentage of  98.75℅ in the very practical category and is supported by the results of observations of student activities. Effectiveness can be seen from the results of the students’ critical thinking skills pretest and posttest, which obtained a significance value of 0.00 using the paired sample t-test.