Implementation of Problem-Based Models to Improve Critical Thinking Skills in Solving HOTS Questions in Civics Education Subjects for Grade 3

Abstract

This research is motivated by the low critical thinking skills of students in grade III. One solution to overcome this problem is to use a Problem Based Learning (PBL) model. The purpose of this study was to improve students' critical thinking skills by using the Problem Based Learning model for students in grade III. This research method is Classroom Action Research (CAR) which is carried out in two cycles. Each cycle has two meetings and four stages, namely planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The time of the research was carried out in April to June 2023. The subjects of this research were students in grade III who were visited by 12 students. With 8 male students and 4 female students. Data collection techniques in the form of observations, interview, tests, and documentation. The results of this study can be said to be the key to students' critical thinking which has increased in each cycle, where the percentage results in the first cycle of my meeting (25%), the second meeting increased to (41,67%) while in the second cycle of the first meeting (64,75%), and the second meeting increased to (83,33%). Thus, it can be said that by applying the Problem-Based Learning model, it can improve students' critical thinking skills in solving HOTS questions.

Keywords: Critical Thinking Skills, HOTS, Problem Based Learning ModelThis research is motivated by the low critical thinking skills of students in grade III. One solution to overcome this problem is to use a Problem Based Learning (PBL) model. The purpose of this study was to improve students' critical thinking skills by using the Problem Based Learning model for students in grade III. This research method is Classroom Action Research (CAR) which is carried out in two cycles. Each cycle has two meetings and four stages, namely planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The time of the research was carried out in April to June 2023. The subjects of this research were students in grade III who were visited by 12 students. With 8 male students and 4 female students. Data collection techniques in the form of observations, interview, tests, and documentation. The results of this study can be said to be the key to students' critical thinking which has increased in each cycle, where the percentage results in the first cycle of my meeting (25%), the second meeting increased to (41,67%) while in the second cycle of the first meeting (64,75%), and the second meeting increased to (83,33%). Thus, it can be said that by applying the Problem-Based Learning model, it can improve students' critical thinking skills in solving HOTS questions.