Using Predict-Observe-Explain learning model to improve critical thinking ability of 4th grade students on science material

Abstract

The problem that becomes the focus in this classroom action research is the low critical thinking skills of students in grade IV A. This study aims to determine the increase in students' critical thinking skills using the POE (Predict Observe Explain) learning model. This research includes classroom action research (PTK) using collaborative methods between researchers and teachers. This study consisted of 2 cycles, each cycle consisting of 2 meetings. This research was conducted at SD Muhammadiyah Ambarketawang 3, in grade IV A students, which amounted to 5, consisting of 2 boys and 3 girls. Data collection techniques used observation sheets and documentation. The results of the increase in critical thinking skills showed that in the first cycle of learning I to improve critical thinking skills there were 2 students achieving critical thinking skills achievement scores, namely 60% with a score of 60% and 90%. Whereas in the second cycle the increase in critical thinking skills, there were 4 students who completed their critical thinking skills, namely getting a score of 70% to 100%. Based on the results of this analysis, it can be concluded that the application of the POE learning model can improve the critical thinking skills of class IV A students in science material.