PENGARUH MEDIA POP UP BOOK PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPAS TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of pop-up book learning media on the IPAS (science and social studies integration) learning of Grade V students, specifically in the topics of Digestive Organs, Nutrition, and Health and Balanced Eating Patterns, in relation to critical thinking skills. This research is a quantitative study involving a sample of 38 students from classes VA and VB at SDN Kendalpecabean. The results of this study support the hypothesis that the use of pop-up book media can develop critical thinking skills. Based on the pre-test and post-test result, there was a significant increase in students understanding of the material. The pop-up book media, which is visual, interactive, and contextual, has proven effective in helping students build conceptual understanding in a more concert and enjoyable manner. This media not only serves as a visual aid, but also encourages students to actively explore the material, make decisions, and express their opinions independently. This is reflected in the questionnaire results, which showed that the majority of student felt support in independent learning and in thinking more deeply through the use of pop-up books. The learning process became more meaningful as it encouraged student to think critically, engage in discussions, and construct argument based on logical reasoning. Moreover, the very positive student responses (95.16%) indicate that this media is highly effective in creating an engaging and motivating learning experience, ultimately supporting the success of IPAS learning in the elementary school.