Peningkatan Kemampuan Bernalar Kritis Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi Melalui Model Problem Based Learning Pada Peserta Didik Kelas XI IPS 4 SMAN 6 Malang

Abstract

In this era of advanced information, the ability to reason critically is becoming increasingly
important. Critical reasoning is the ability to objectively analyze, evaluate, and conclude information
by using logic and proper reasoning. Based on the results of observations in class XI IPS 4 SMAN 6
Malang, it was found that students were dependent on information on the internet which made
analyzing and processing data according to their understanding was still lacking. Therefore, the
purpose of this research is to improve the critical reasoning skills of students in economic subjects
using the Problem Based Learning model by adopting the Watson Gletser Critical Thinking Test
(WGCT) assessment component which involves 5 aspects of critical reasoning skills, namely argument,
assumption, deduction, interpretation, and conclusion. This type of research is Classroom Action
Research which was carried out in 2 cycles. The research subjects were students from class XI IPS 4
SMAN 6 Malang with a total of 34 people. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the
critical reasoning ability of students increased in cycle II by 23.8% from cycle I 60.16% to 83.24% in
cycle II which was included in the very critical criteria.