PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE THINK PAIR SHARE (TPS) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPAS FASE C DI UPT SDN 28 TUMAMPUA II PANGKEP KOTA

Abstract

The problem addressed in this study is the low level of critical thinking skills among fifth-grade students at UPT SDN 28 Tumampua II Pangkep Kota. This study aimed to describe the implementation of the Think Pair Share (TPS) cooperative learning model to enhance students' critical thinking skills in the IPAS subject. This study used a qualitative approach and was a classroom action research (CAR) study, which involved a cyclical process of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research focused on students' critical thinking skills in IPAS and the TPS cooperative learning model. The subjects of this study were a teacher and 23 students from class VA at UPT SDN 28 Tumampua II Pangkep Kota in the even semester of the 2024/2025 academic year, consisting of 10 males and 13 females. Data were collected using observation, tests, and documentation. The data analysis techniques included data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results showed improvements in each cycle. The observation results of the learning process in Cycle I showed that both teacher and student activities were in the "moderate" category, which improved to the "good" category in Cycle II. The results of the critical thinking skills test showed that the students' skills were in the "low" category in Cycle I and improved to the "critical" category in Cycle II. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that the implementation of the Think Pair Share (TPS) cooperative learning model can enhance students' critical thinking skills in IPAS subject for Phase C at UPT SDN 28 Tumampua II Pangkep Kota.