Analysis of Critical Thinking Skills in the Group Discussion Process of Fifth Grade Students on the Topics of GCD and LCM

Abstract

Critical thinking skills are skills that need to be developed so that students master the concept of learning in analyzing problems, identifying information, and developing solutions collaboratively. In the research subjects studied, namely fifth grade students at an elementary school in Malang City, there were obstacles in the group discussion process so that their critical thinking skills were less active. This study aims to analyze critical thinking skills in the group discussion process using a descriptive qualitative method that describes these abilities in fifth grade FPB and KPK materials. The data analysis technique used is the technique developed by Miles and Huberman. The theory used is Jacob and Sam's critical thinking theory in 2008. Critical thinking skills in this study are seen based on the results of students' answers in answering questions on the questions. In addition, based on the results of observations conducted by researchers and interviews with homeroom teachers which were then described based on 4 indicators of critical thinking. The results showed that there were 3 groups that were able to meet the 4 indicators of critical thinking clarification, assessment, inference, strategy so that it can be said that the group is in the very critical category. Meanwhile, 1 group only fulfilled 2 indicators, namely clarification and inference, so it can be said to be included in the less critical category.